We're lucky enough to have Amy Key read for us at our next event on the 16th of March at the Lock Tavern. She's been published under the Tall Lighthouse pilot series, which has basically showcased A LOT of brilliant poets since it started. She's been published in Magma, South Bank Poetry, Smiths Knoll, Rising and the Penned in the Margins anthology City State: The New London Poetry.
Also, she runs The Shuffle poetry night with Gale Burns and Jacqueline Saphra on the last Saturday of each month at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden, and it's brill, so let's all go together soon.
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Flirtatious State Seen Through A Hangover
The cherries were to be eaten in a cornfield at dusk.
I plump up the pillows and wallow with tonics;
waste days tongue-tying stalks into knots.
He is gymkhana, rosette and novel, but what can he give
save for daydream and stutter? He may dally sweet
in my eyes, but I know in my lips he could not dare
to kiss me.
Wanting feels like too little caviar
for breakfast. I court delusion with inventions
of frisson, e.g. late-night, suggestive, elaborate emails.
Inventive delusion of knee-shifts and come-on,
meet restorative water, go home now by taxi.
Resist the urge to foresee your first child. Even
when his eyes check in your eyes, his reflection.
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Tuesday, 9 March 2010
MAGIC /// Ziemowit Maj
"Every time I sit down to work, I am waiting for the magic to happen. I struggle with myself and the form to see a glimpse of that something that goes beyond shape and colour. If there's no magic, it's not worth it. The form has to convey a little bit of some obscure personal truth in a raw and simple way. That truth is not predictable and it's meaning is not neccesary clear even for myself, but it's presence or absence is always painfully obvious."
Ziemowit Maj is a London-based Polish Illustrator / pen wielder / hallucinator. He has been popular recently with bloggers all over the place, and so we are to present his submissions for the past show.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ziemowit_maj/
MAGIC /// Ashlie Chavez
23 year artist/analogue photographer living in Los Angeles. She is best know for the Symbiotic Series done with my twin sister and for my portraits of Pro and Am skateboarders. Ashlie believes in a theocratic hope for the future, and encourages the use of traditional photography methods.
http://ashliechavez.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anarae
MAGIC /// Charlie Cameron
Currently studying BA Illustration at Camberwell with a lust for screen printing and power violence.
ORAL MAGIC
This collection of work explores the idea of the spoken word and how we can conjour up our own imagery and responses in the minds eye, this series of prints and zines celebrates of the magic of our own imagination.
Pancatantra screen prints.
The pancatantra is a book written by Vishnu Sarma, written in sanskrit, steming from an indian oral tradition, believed to be first written around 3oo bc, the storys consist of day to day animal politics.
http://theflapjackdepartment.blogspot.com/
The Ministry of Progress
Exciting exhibition from multifaceted collective Ministry of Progress. Their first collaborative escapade has its private view Thursday, and runs Friday and Saturday. Featuring Clinic patients Jemma Skidmore and Harriet Bridgewater, as well as our best bud Mr. Prendergast, ensure you sellotape your eyes securely so they don't fall out or melt, and we'll see you there on Thursday.
http://theministryofprogress.blogspot.com/
Monday, 8 March 2010
Holy Smoke!
Shout out to Holy Ghost for featuring me on their blog. They update daily with literally some of the hottest photography and illustration I have seen, and are holding an exhibition soon to showcase the cream of creatives that have slipped under the radar. Keep your eyes peeled.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Sunday, 28 February 2010
MAGIC /// Sarai Vardi
Like magic, Sarai's work balances on the fine line between reality and
make believe.
"You'll like this, not a lot, but you'll like it" - Paul Daniels.
make believe.
"You'll like this, not a lot, but you'll like it" - Paul Daniels.
Sarai Vardy is a freelance illustrator based in Tulse Hill. She has a trojan back catalogue; if pen and ink drawings were goals, she would be about as prolific as Ian Rush circa 1993.
MAGIC /// Harriet Bridgewater
"In these collages I have made decisions about their content based around telephone conversations with my mother about magic." ///
Harriet Bridgwater has recently graduated from Falmouth with a degree in Fine Art and she is currently based in Brighton. She does all the artwork for Clinic favourites Tall Ships, and we had the pleasure of hanging out with her at their recent EP launch at the Freebutt in Brighton.
/// Modern Milk
Disinformation
Cloak from Sean Parker on Vimeo.
Research for my current project on the materialisation of electromagnetic interference.
FYI any script writers out there: 19;29 - New Writers for 'Anon'
Got forwarded this to inbox today, send them your submissions if you're interested in script writing.
19;29 are currently seeking new writers for the development of a project in April 2010. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in a series of writing workshops and to be involved in the creation of a new site-specific audio piece by the company.
To apply fill in the preliminary online form here.
For all queries relating to 'Anon' contact 19;29's Producer Amy Letman: amy@1929.org.uk - deadline for online forms is Saturday the 13th March 2010
19;29 are a company who work in performance and live events. They interrogate unexplored spaces, taking a found site and responding through performance. 19;29’s mission is to give spectators and participants an experience of a space that resonates with concerns past and present, whilst at the same time exploring mythologies, thematics and moments from the site itself.
19;29 are currently seeking new writers for the development of a project in April 2010. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in a series of writing workshops and to be involved in the creation of a new site-specific audio piece by the company.
To apply fill in the preliminary online form here.
For all queries relating to 'Anon' contact 19;29's Producer Amy Letman: amy@1929.org.uk - deadline for online forms is Saturday the 13th March 2010
19;29 are a company who work in performance and live events. They interrogate unexplored spaces, taking a found site and responding through performance. 19;29’s mission is to give spectators and participants an experience of a space that resonates with concerns past and present, whilst at the same time exploring mythologies, thematics and moments from the site itself.
Friday, 26 February 2010
world press photo
So i've been distant and not blogging for a few weeks but am now getting my act together. Here is one of my favorites from this years world press photo winners. The picture comes from a piece of work called "elephant story" by David Chancellor.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Dirty Cop Friday 26th February
So tomorrow night at the Old Police Station there are a lot of brilliant things happening. Simon Pomery will be reading at 7 o'clock, a poet whose pamphlet has just been released through Tall Lighthouse. Also, there will be an exhibition by Art Saves Lives with live theatre, digital video animation by Patrick Jameson at Volume Project Space, and Anat Ben David headlines with her live show.
Here's a schedule so you don't miss a thing;
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The Interview Room:
7.30-8.00: Simon Pomery & Blood Music
8.00-8.45: Anat Ben David
9.15-9.45: Eoin Donnelly
10-10.30: Minimal Defence
10.35-11.30: The Agency DJ
at PoSt all evening: Simon Pomery. Reading at 7pm
at Volume all evening: Patrick Jameson 2x film screening
in The Container all evening: Nomadic Art Poker
in The Cells all evening: Annalisa Brambilla
In The Gallery all evening: Art Saves Lives
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And here is something Simon wrote.
Jeremiah
'He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.'
Lamentations 3:10
I dreamed I went out walking in the wood
at home, a place I knew like the back of my hand,
and with my back against a tree I stood
to hear the river's source run underground.
Out from a grove of figs a lion stalked
toward me, his mane swaying and his paws
patrolling on the grass. With his gaze stuck
on mine, I sat down in that awful peace.
Imagine my relief to see him go.
Afraid to move, I watched as through the air
he vanished, and in his place a vapour strode
and settled in the likeness of a bear.
His dark claws spread like branches over me,
and as I thought of all I had done wrong
his roar gave off the stench of rotten meat;
my cries rose in the sky and turned to song.
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See you there!
Here's a schedule so you don't miss a thing;
-----
The Interview Room:
7.30-8.00: Simon Pomery & Blood Music
8.00-8.45: Anat Ben David
9.15-9.45: Eoin Donnelly
10-10.30: Minimal Defence
10.35-11.30: The Agency DJ
at PoSt all evening: Simon Pomery. Reading at 7pm
at Volume all evening: Patrick Jameson 2x film screening
in The Container all evening: Nomadic Art Poker
in The Cells all evening: Annalisa Brambilla
In The Gallery all evening: Art Saves Lives
-----
And here is something Simon wrote.
Jeremiah
'He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.'
Lamentations 3:10
I dreamed I went out walking in the wood
at home, a place I knew like the back of my hand,
and with my back against a tree I stood
to hear the river's source run underground.
Out from a grove of figs a lion stalked
toward me, his mane swaying and his paws
patrolling on the grass. With his gaze stuck
on mine, I sat down in that awful peace.
Imagine my relief to see him go.
Afraid to move, I watched as through the air
he vanished, and in his place a vapour strode
and settled in the likeness of a bear.
His dark claws spread like branches over me,
and as I thought of all I had done wrong
his roar gave off the stench of rotten meat;
my cries rose in the sky and turned to song.
-----
See you there!
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
So Many Things
have gone on, so I'm going to try and condense them all into one post, just see if I can't.
1, As Sean briefly mentioned, we recently went on tour down to Brighton for the Tall Ships EP launch, (of which you should all buy a copy, I have had mine playing on repeat) which was great fun for all concerned. Sean has some pictures brewing, so I'll let him give you the full lowdown on it, but here is some coverage from Tall Ships themselves.
2, Immediately after this I went to Paris for a week, which was much fun and involved lots of drinking/walking/reading/museums/shoddy french and pointing at menus. Also a Malaysian man sexually proposition me and I managed to spend 8 hours straight in the Louvre (which became more of a challenge than enjoyable by the end of it). It was easily the biggest building I have ever been in.
The Ancient Near East section, including this man (The Code Of Hammurabi), was definitely a highlight:
It is essentially a code of laws from Ancient Babylon around 1800 BC, making it a cool four thousand years old people. History is awesome.
3, While away I read the debut novel of Steve Toltz, 'A Fraction Of The Whole', which was great. Essentially dealing with the interaction between a father and son who are both such introverted overthinkers they drive each other, and themselves, insane. Stemming from the school of writing akin to Jonathan Safran Foer in it's quirky magical realism, the book is a great read. Especially if, like me, you sometimes find yourself wandering the corridors of your own brain at 4:00am desperately looking for a way back to sleep.
The only criticism I will raise is of the writing style, it is far too similar between the father and son's narratives, making the distinction far too slight (especially as this distinction is a goal of both characters). But all in all, a really great read.
4, Upon returning I found a cheeky parcel waiting for me, chock full of publication samples. Yes we're finally getting our arses in gear and creating a book for you to melt your eyes over. We've been compiling poetry/illustration/photography submissions over the last 6/7 months and things are looking pretty creamy. Prepare yourself for the launch night, it's going to be lots of fun (plus you can by one of the beauties).
5, On monday we all went to see Tall Ships, So Many Dynamos and Tubelord at The Borderline. I was excited to say the least, getting to rock out the Tall Ships is always a pleasure and it was my first time seeing Tubelord live.
1, As Sean briefly mentioned, we recently went on tour down to Brighton for the Tall Ships EP launch, (of which you should all buy a copy, I have had mine playing on repeat) which was great fun for all concerned. Sean has some pictures brewing, so I'll let him give you the full lowdown on it, but here is some coverage from Tall Ships themselves.
2, Immediately after this I went to Paris for a week, which was much fun and involved lots of drinking/walking/reading/museums/shoddy french and pointing at menus. Also a Malaysian man sexually proposition me and I managed to spend 8 hours straight in the Louvre (which became more of a challenge than enjoyable by the end of it). It was easily the biggest building I have ever been in.
The Ancient Near East section, including this man (The Code Of Hammurabi), was definitely a highlight:
It is essentially a code of laws from Ancient Babylon around 1800 BC, making it a cool four thousand years old people. History is awesome.
3, While away I read the debut novel of Steve Toltz, 'A Fraction Of The Whole', which was great. Essentially dealing with the interaction between a father and son who are both such introverted overthinkers they drive each other, and themselves, insane. Stemming from the school of writing akin to Jonathan Safran Foer in it's quirky magical realism, the book is a great read. Especially if, like me, you sometimes find yourself wandering the corridors of your own brain at 4:00am desperately looking for a way back to sleep.
The only criticism I will raise is of the writing style, it is far too similar between the father and son's narratives, making the distinction far too slight (especially as this distinction is a goal of both characters). But all in all, a really great read.
4, Upon returning I found a cheeky parcel waiting for me, chock full of publication samples. Yes we're finally getting our arses in gear and creating a book for you to melt your eyes over. We've been compiling poetry/illustration/photography submissions over the last 6/7 months and things are looking pretty creamy. Prepare yourself for the launch night, it's going to be lots of fun (plus you can by one of the beauties).
5, On monday we all went to see Tall Ships, So Many Dynamos and Tubelord at The Borderline. I was excited to say the least, getting to rock out the Tall Ships is always a pleasure and it was my first time seeing Tubelord live.
Having been a fan of Tubelord for a while it is a disgrace that I haven't seen them before now, and they more than lived up to the hype, literally blowing me out of the water and into some sort of mathrock time machine. Basically it was awesome funtimes, and if you're not already seeing them on this tour then GET TICKETS NOW. I believe we're going up to the Kingston show too if you fancy joining.
I think that's everything fun that's gone on recently, see told you I could do it.
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