Forthcoming Exhibition: Chalk + Cheese

Flyer front CHALK AND CHEESE

 

Detail from kinetic sculpture 'Horse and Alter Ego - Shadowplay' by Andie Clay

Detail from kinetic sculpture ‘Horse and Alter Ego – Shadowplay’ by Andie Clay

 

Detail from installation 'Fires in the Mind' by Dave Clay

Detail from installation ‘Fires in the Mind’ by Dave Clay

Dave and I had always planned to have a joint exhibition called Chalk + Cheese. Sadly, it didn’t happen while he was alive, so I’m going for it now. It will showcase his installation and sculpture work and a range of my own mixed media work too. There’s also an opportunity for past students of Dave to participate digitally.

The exhibition will take place at The Corn Exchange Gallery in Cardigan from the 15th – 20th February 2021.

Further details nearer the time.

Background to ‘Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain’

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This film was shot on location at Rhosygilwyn mansion. The following quotations are taken from the DVD cover, further information about Glenn and Sean is below.

“Taiji is so much more than the physical form-the energy, chi, flows through and beyond the body filling the space around. Andie’s work reflects the ebb and flow of that energy in a way that no other medium can, giving a sense of that continuous stream of universal energy that we can all immerse ourselves in.” Sean Dowdall

“What interested me here was the contrast between Andie’s rapid energy and the measured concentration of Sean’s slow movements. The situation crackled with creative intensity-which even a sudden downpour failed to dampen. Indeed, Andie incorporated this chance intervention into the work.” Glenn Ibbitson

“The quiet energy of Sean’s Taiji, together with breathtaking vision by Glenn resulted in a Zen-like experience that was far beyond my wildest expectations. Thank you both.” Andie Clay

Further details about Sean and Glenn below.

Tai Chi, Sean Dowdall. http://www.dragontherapies.co.uk/

Glenn Ibbitson:

Painter and Film-maker. Worked as a scenic and storyboard artist with BBC before turning freelance to work in film and theatre. Moved to West Wales to develop his own painting and  film projects. “Tatsuko” [2012: silent; B/W] has been shown in London and Tokyo. “A hauntingly beautiful, dramatically gripping yet enigmatic film ..the shots breathe the artistry of Antonioni, while the enigmatic yet intense story echoes Tarkovsky.” -Gillian McIver-Tanbouli: co-director Studio 75 London

www.smokingbrushfineart.com

Short filming showing me painting a scroll, depicting movement through Tai Chi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxWY-c3jA88

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This short film called ‘Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain’ was filmed as a three-way collaboration between myself, Glenn Ibbitson (film maker and painter) and Sean Dowdall (Tai Chi). The film was used in support of my recent successful application to the RWSW.

 

 

French Musician Philippe Lauters composes music inspired by my paintings

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWnxD2_HG8&feature=youtu.be

Call of the coast - 61cm by 61cm - mixed media

Click on the link to view the video. So touched that she found my work of interest, do look at her other YouTube films.

New Year Open Studio January 2-4, 2015

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I was pleased to welcome you all to my new year open studio-both local regulars and new visitors from near and far, including a couple who had seen my work on exhibition in London and travelled down to visit me in my studio.

Editing video of YV Painting Commissions with Nick Pudsey, Pembrokeshire Video

low res of nick nick looking at cameraSpent the day beavering away with Nick Pudsey in his editing suite to produce a short video about the presentation of commissioned paintings of YV musicians at the O2 Arena, London. This will be another film to put up onto my Vimeo page and will be accessible via my website eventually. It was great to relive the adrenaline flow and excitement of that day in January 2013.

Performance Art

A&S1 copy A&S7 copy A1 copy A8 copyAs part of my art project at Rhosygilwen, Glenn Ibbitson and I collaborated on painting and filming Yang style Tai Chi. The short film “Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain” is the culmination of that days shooting. For further details do get in touch.

Tai Chi, Sean Dowdall. http://www.dragontherapies.co.uk/

Filmwork and photographs above, Glenn Ibbitson. http://www.smokingbrushfineart.com/

 

September issue of Pembrokeshire Life magazine

DSCN1915 copyGreat to see the current issue of Pembrokeshire Life magazine which has got a feature written by Jenny White (Swansea based writer and critic) describing my exhibition and a series of workshops at Rhosygilwen throughout September. Start of a new body of work encompassing video, painting on scrolls and sculpture concerning my long term study and interest in Tai Chi.

Nick Pudsey of Pembrokeshire Video Filming My Solo Exhibition at Swansea

Image of Nick Pudsey Filming my Exhibition

Nick Pudsey Filming my Exhibition

Nick and Vicky Pudsey spent the day with me in the exhibition shooting lots of film to be edited for future videos which will appear on this website in due course. This included being interviewed by the gallery manager Mark Heycock.