There are no words, just paintings.

I am beginning to realise and possibly grasp what I am chasing, revealing, and trying to catch. I am not sure realising is the right word; it is not exact enough for that struggle where you try to put your finger on something. Words are helpful but not always the best way to find answers….

MA Critical Practice Forum student presentations

The focus of these sessions is on sharing your research and critical writing. You are asked to give a 6 – 8 minute verbal presentation (we will time it) to a small group of MA Fine Art students and staff. We would like you to talk us through your current research through your critical writing and…

Indexicality

David Hockney talks about Picassos works in his book, A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen. Specifically, he examines this painting of an owl, although I’m not sure if he realised this was Picasso’s pet owl which he adopted while working in his studio in Antibes. Hockney explains in detail that…