Damien Hirst at the Tate Modern

So as you guys know, I went to London last week to see the New Designers 2012 exhibition, but I also managed to squeeze in a visit to the Tate Modern because I wanted to see the Damien Hirst exhibition. And of course, I got a copy of the Damien Hirst book... Well it would have been rude not to! Here's some images from the book because the exhibition was a 'no photography' basis.

8 Pans 1987

Boxes 1988

Stimulants (and the Way They Affect the Mind and Body) 1991

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Something Living 1991

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Something Living 1991

In and Out of Love
(White Paintings and Live Butterflies) 1991

There was a whole room filled with live butterflies flying around. At first they looked really dull and ugly, with their wings closed and then I seen one flutter off the wall and there was the most stunning flash of blue and green!

Beautiful, cataclysmic pink minty shifting horizon exploding star with ghostly presence, wide, broad, painting 2004

This was one of my favourite paintings. The mix of the sickly pink and minty colour just satisfies me so much!

 

Lullaby, the Seasons 2002

Doorways of the Kingdom of Heaven 2007

Sympathy in White Major - Absolution II 2006

Sympathy in White Major - Absolution II 2006

The Abyss 2008

Sorry for the image overload.... Just really wanted to share it with you guys!

Cigarettes, butterflies, pills, sharks, cows, sheep, honey and a fair few other eccentric and (seemingly) random objects. If you haven't visited the exhibition, I highly recommend you go!! All very interesting concept pieces split into 14 rooms.

 Go and by hypnotised by Damien!

New Designers 2012

So I got back from London, late on Friday night. I didn't know what to expect at New Designers 2012 as this was the first year I had attended. Well, I was very impressed by the diversity and innovation of the designer- makers. The flat surface designers were incredible too. It was great to be inspired and see what else is going on in the graduate world. I chatted to a few of the graduates there and it was nice to be around like- minded people in the creative environment. (Usually people assume textiles is making fabric and old school grandma knitting!)

Here's a few photos from my trip...

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I picked up a tonne of business cards. I'd love to collaborate with some of the graduates!

London bound...

So I've set my alarm for 4:45am... Early tomorrow I'm leaving forLondon. Yes, its that time of year. New Designers 2012 is here!

image: williamsandcleal.co.uk

Image: newdesigners.com

I'm staying with a family relative who I haven't seen in years so I'm excited for a catch up. Also excited to use the tubes for the first time alone and to see the new talent from all over the UK. If your there give me a shout!

Degree Show

So here's some photos of my work that was on display at Cleveland College of Art and Design.

End of Year Exhibition

So it's came to the end of another academic year at Cleveland College of Art and Design. Technically I graduated my Foundation Degree but I've decided to top up to get the BA qualification. The open night of the exhibition was so busy! We could not move for families and friends. There was  a guest hour also where people from the industry was invited to come and see the work on display. Here's some photos of the night!



60's themed shoot

A shoot I modelled for Photographer, Cody Gibson.

 

 

Editorial Shoot

So I modelled for Photographer, Lauren Polson at Tynemouth beach and pool.

Go check out her Facebook Page, Lauren Polson Photography.