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Photos by Julia Boyd

Blue, Red, White, 2011. Woollen jumper, nails.

 Blue, Red, White (detail), 2011. Woollen jumper, nails.

 Beige, 2012. Woollen jumper, felt.

Mauve, 2012. Woollen jumper, felt.

Mauve (detail), 2012. Woollen jumper, felt.

Caramel, 2012. Woollen jumper, nails.

Caramel (detail), 2012. Woollen jumper, nails.

Sky Blue, 2012. Woollen Jumper.

Forest, 2012. Woollen cardigan, nails.

Forest (detail), 2012. Woollen cardigan, nails. 

 Mustard, 2012. Woollen jumper.

Installation view

Text

For this exhibition I asked writer Annika Harding if she would put together a few words on the show. I was very pleased when she did. I printed them off on pompom encrusted glossy paper which made them particularly popular.

You too can read what she wrote Here.

Have A Ball (Pompom Cluster)

Pompom parties, small children and many other keen makers contributed to the creation of this artwork- not to mention the hundreds of pompoms i made myself! The pompoms then clustered together in this spot for a small while before gradually dispersing as visitors where invited to choose a pompom, snip, and take it home

Have A Ball(Pompom Cluster), 2012. Wool, paper, foam, hook, shelf, scissors.

 (Detail)

 (Detail- the boxes)

Manageable Packageables

Photos by Julia Boyd

 Manageable Packageables, 2012. Watercolour on watercolour paper, woollen garments, paper, found objects, vinyl.

(Details)

Photocopy of contents of one of the boxes. (This was displayed alongside)

A Case for Sleep

Photos by Julia Boyd

 A Case For Sleep(blue), 2012. sleeping bags, jackets, zipper, foam.

(Detail)

 A Case For Sleep (brown), 2012. sleeping bags, jackets, zipper.

Installation view

Photos

I have just received the photos of my recent solo show from photographer extraordinaire- Julia Boyd. I was so excited to see them- and show them off. And so here goes.

Photo: Julia Boyd

Creature Comforts- we did it!

I did it.

No, WE did it.

With the help of my dear family and friends, somehow we managed to pull it off.

The term 'solo' show is not entirely apt- this exhibition is the result of so many helpers. It has never been me diligently working away by myself in a studio.  I make art at home and in the back yard. While watching telly or with a child on my lap- or at least tugging at my sleeve. I made pompoms with my sisters, husband, and son.  I asked for help when i couldn't possibly finish that quantity of french knitting in time. Friends and family have helped with the art making, the childminding, the art talk, the cooking, writing, taking photos, putting up with a messy house and scrambled eggs for dinner.

 I don't mind that I'm not the artist working solo in the studio, even if it means a thousand interruptions and art making mess covering the carpet.

I love that it has been OUR effort.

So, Thankyou.

I'm looking forward to sharing lots more photos soon, -for now take a look at the CCAS social pages for a few photos of the opening and a bit of banter.

The show continues until the 22nd April, I'll be here, and I'd love to share a cuppa with you.