Category Archives: Inspirations
A bagful of cuttlebones, 4000 seeds, and a new exhibition…
It’s been a while since my last post, in the time between now and then I have been scheming a brand new installation for an exhibition entitled ‘Displacements‘, I’ve taken a field trip to Malaysia where I drove through palm
A bagful of cuttlebones, 4000 seeds, and a new exhibition…
It’s been a while since my last post, in the time between now and then I have been scheming a brand new installation for an exhibition entitled ‘Displacements‘, I’ve taken a field trip to Malaysia where I drove through palm
My discussion with John Baldessari & Meg Cranston
In the last few weeks I’ve been honoured to meet and talk with many inspirational people. Two of the most renowned were John Baldessari & Meg Cranston – artists internationally respected for their work and careers. Below is a transcript
My discussion with John Baldessari & Meg Cranston
In the last few weeks I’ve been honoured to meet and talk with many inspirational people. Two of the most renowned were John Baldessari & Meg Cranston – artists internationally respected for their work and careers. Below is a transcript
Turning Sculpture into Concrete Poetry: #OneMillionInspirations
A marvellous experiment has been conducted this week – an exchange of artwork and poetry inspirations with Nilofer Neubert, as part of #OneMillionInspirations. Below you can see the artwork I presented to Nilofer, and the impressive concrete poem she wrote to respond
Turning Sculpture into Concrete Poetry: #OneMillionInspirations
A marvellous experiment has been conducted this week – an exchange of artwork and poetry inspirations with Nilofer Neubert, as part of #OneMillionInspirations. Below you can see the artwork I presented to Nilofer, and the impressive concrete poem she wrote to respond
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
For this week’s wordpress photo challenge, the theme is ‘Forward’, something I have been thinking about a lot recently with the beginning of the new lunar year – all the more important over here in Asia, at the beginning of
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
For this week’s wordpress photo challenge, the theme is ‘Forward’, something I have been thinking about a lot recently with the beginning of the new lunar year – all the more important over here in Asia, at the beginning of
Singapore Art Feast #3 (Japanese Art Galleries)
It’s been a few weeks since I went on such a full day of gallery hopping, but today has been so full of new things that I’m quickly jotting these thoughts down on my way home on the bus. I
Singapore Art Feast #3 (Japanese Art Galleries)
It’s been a few weeks since I went on such a full day of gallery hopping, but today has been so full of new things that I’m quickly jotting these thoughts down on my way home on the bus. I
This week’s Inspiration: The sonic universe of Taylor Kuffner
Last week, renowned gallerist Mr Tagore told me about his hopes to install a sonic sculpture on the Singapore MRT (Train System), and explained how life, death and redemption can be captured on canvas. This week he introduced me to
This week’s Inspiration: The sonic universe of Taylor Kuffner
Last week, renowned gallerist Mr Tagore told me about his hopes to install a sonic sculpture on the Singapore MRT (Train System), and explained how life, death and redemption can be captured on canvas. This week he introduced me to
This week’s Inspiration: 3,000 hovering roses – Floriculture at Garden Museum
Something rather unusual blossomed this Valentine’s Day at the Garden Museum. Did you give or receive flowers last week? You might be interested to find out more about how the globalised flower trade has attracted increasing controversy over its environmental
This week’s Inspiration: 3,000 hovering roses – Floriculture at Garden Museum
Something rather unusual blossomed this Valentine’s Day at the Garden Museum. Did you give or receive flowers last week? You might be interested to find out more about how the globalised flower trade has attracted increasing controversy over its environmental
This week’s Inspiration: talking to international gallerist and art historian Sundaram Tagore
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Sundaram Tagore – international gallerist and art historian – on topics including the Singapore art scene, the psychology of space at an art fair, and why he has been given the confidence
This week’s Inspiration: talking to international gallerist and art historian Sundaram Tagore
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Sundaram Tagore – international gallerist and art historian – on topics including the Singapore art scene, the psychology of space at an art fair, and why he has been given the confidence
This week’s Inspiration: We Are Pirates of Uncharted History // @OtaFineArts, Singapore
An inspirational Japanese artist I found in Singapore, and just had to write about his latest show. Original article published in Artitute Magazine here, copyright Nicola Anthony. Nobuaki Takekawa’s first show in Singapore imparts an almost mythical feel as you
This week’s Inspiration: We Are Pirates of Uncharted History // @OtaFineArts, Singapore
An inspirational Japanese artist I found in Singapore, and just had to write about his latest show. Original article published in Artitute Magazine here, copyright Nicola Anthony. Nobuaki Takekawa’s first show in Singapore imparts an almost mythical feel as you
This week’s inspirational artist: Caroline Jane Harris at Scream // Art Stage Singapore
I was pleased to spot many UK galleries at Art Stage Singapore – I wrote a little about London’s Scream Gallery and talked with an artist who inspires me – Caroline Jane Harris. Original article published here in Artitute Magazine. (Copyright
This week’s inspirational artist: Caroline Jane Harris at Scream // Art Stage Singapore
I was pleased to spot many UK galleries at Art Stage Singapore – I wrote a little about London’s Scream Gallery and talked with an artist who inspires me – Caroline Jane Harris. Original article published here in Artitute Magazine. (Copyright
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
I’m feeling a bit plural this month: basking in the warmth of sunlight and hot rain that falls outside my art studio in Singapore, I am also longing for the cold UK weather that has become so synonymous with the
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
I’m feeling a bit plural this month: basking in the warmth of sunlight and hot rain that falls outside my art studio in Singapore, I am also longing for the cold UK weather that has become so synonymous with the
Found articles: Talking to Elizabeth Price on winning the Turner Prize
This article from the guardian gave me great insight into the artist and her influences, and a video clip of her work which will tide me over until I get back to the UK to see it. By Charlotte Higgins, Tuesday
Found articles: Talking to Elizabeth Price on winning the Turner Prize
This article from the guardian gave me great insight into the artist and her influences, and a video clip of her work which will tide me over until I get back to the UK to see it. By Charlotte Higgins, Tuesday
Singapore art feast
This week has been jam packed with inspiring artists, galleries and creative people – a true feast of art. I took a trip round some exhibitions with art advisory and all round art-savvy individual, Jane Shishido, of Worlds Apart Contemporary Art
Singapore art feast
This week has been jam packed with inspiring artists, galleries and creative people – a true feast of art. I took a trip round some exhibitions with art advisory and all round art-savvy individual, Jane Shishido, of Worlds Apart Contemporary Art
Inspiration from Space
Just a quick post to say, you MUST check out new Google Space: http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ (Don’t run it on IE, I suspect it will not work!) I have spent an hour just skimming around between the stars and getting some kind
Inspiration from Space
Just a quick post to say, you MUST check out new Google Space: http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ (Don’t run it on IE, I suspect it will not work!) I have spent an hour just skimming around between the stars and getting some kind
A new sense of beginning
Having recently relocated to a new studio in Singapore where I am making a new body of work, I decided to make this post more about my working process than my artwork progress. Singapore is amazing, sensory and inspirational. In my
A new sense of beginning
Having recently relocated to a new studio in Singapore where I am making a new body of work, I decided to make this post more about my working process than my artwork progress. Singapore is amazing, sensory and inspirational. In my
A shift: London to Singapore
It’s been a while since I put fingertips to keyboard. As some readers, fellow creatives and friends will know, my efforts and braincells have been flurrying around over the last few months working to set up a second art studio
A shift: London to Singapore
It’s been a while since I put fingertips to keyboard. As some readers, fellow creatives and friends will know, my efforts and braincells have been flurrying around over the last few months working to set up a second art studio
The Spectacle of the London Olympic Ceremony 2012
I don’t usually blog this sort of thing, but I was pretty impressed by this cultural spectacle. As were the hundreds of other watchers who had come to see the ceremony on the big screen at Greenwich royal naval college,
The Spectacle of the London Olympic Ceremony 2012
I don’t usually blog this sort of thing, but I was pretty impressed by this cultural spectacle. As were the hundreds of other watchers who had come to see the ceremony on the big screen at Greenwich royal naval college,
Invisible in London: Understanding invisible art
Published in Trebuchet Magazine, Jul 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony Anyone living in London will have noticed that in preparation for the Olympic Games, a myriad of shiny new buildings, facades and artworks are materializing all over our City. This weekend
Invisible in London: Understanding invisible art
Published in Trebuchet Magazine, Jul 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony Anyone living in London will have noticed that in preparation for the Olympic Games, a myriad of shiny new buildings, facades and artworks are materializing all over our City. This weekend
VIDEO: ‘World’s Largest Kinetic Art Sculpture’ Unveiled at Singapore Airport
A great article I found on The Atlantic Cities, JOHN METCALFE, JUL 11, 2012. Click here for original or see below Here’s something to stare aimlessly at while your flight gets delayed: “Kinetic Rain,” an entrancing metallic ballet that Singapore is
VIDEO: ‘World’s Largest Kinetic Art Sculpture’ Unveiled at Singapore Airport
A great article I found on The Atlantic Cities, JOHN METCALFE, JUL 11, 2012. Click here for original or see below Here’s something to stare aimlessly at while your flight gets delayed: “Kinetic Rain,” an entrancing metallic ballet that Singapore is
Contemporary Korean art at the Saatchi Gallery: YeeSookyung
Published in Trebuchet Magazine, 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony. This month there are many things inspiring me, but one that really catches the eye is the arrival of contemporary Korean art from 33 artists including Debbie Han, Seon Ghi Bahk, Ji
Contemporary Korean art at the Saatchi Gallery: YeeSookyung
Published in Trebuchet Magazine, 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony. This month there are many things inspiring me, but one that really catches the eye is the arrival of contemporary Korean art from 33 artists including Debbie Han, Seon Ghi Bahk, Ji
New Artwork: Rubik’s Cube
A strong thread within my practice is my desire to illuminate the little things that comprise the whole: Piecing together small details and snippets to create a finished artwork, playfully highlighting the fragile constructs, moments & complexities that go unnoticed
New Artwork: Rubik’s Cube
A strong thread within my practice is my desire to illuminate the little things that comprise the whole: Piecing together small details and snippets to create a finished artwork, playfully highlighting the fragile constructs, moments & complexities that go unnoticed
Pandamonium: Melting the heart of even the most miserable cynics
I reviewed this show in Trebuchet Magazine, see original article here or read on below… 11th Jun 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The rather cheeky Signal Gallery has challenged all of us, from the panda lovers to the miserable cynics, to see this
Pandamonium: Melting the heart of even the most miserable cynics
I reviewed this show in Trebuchet Magazine, see original article here or read on below… 11th Jun 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The rather cheeky Signal Gallery has challenged all of us, from the panda lovers to the miserable cynics, to see this
Morocco part 1: textures, patterns, colours, sunlight
Here is a sprinkling of beautiful textures, colours and scenes from my recent adventure in costal Morocco. Often as I ventured through an elegant archway or round a crumbling corner the view struck me as a near abstract image waiting
Morocco part 1: textures, patterns, colours, sunlight
Here is a sprinkling of beautiful textures, colours and scenes from my recent adventure in costal Morocco. Often as I ventured through an elegant archway or round a crumbling corner the view struck me as a near abstract image waiting
REVIEW: The science of art and the art of science
Below is a review I wrote for Trebuchet magazine, see the original here Polymath 10th Mar 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The science of art and the art of science GV art is a contemporary gallery that explores and acknowledges
REVIEW: The science of art and the art of science
Below is a review I wrote for Trebuchet magazine, see the original here Polymath 10th Mar 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The science of art and the art of science GV art is a contemporary gallery that explores and acknowledges
Hallucinations and dancing dots – Yayoi Kusama
Today I couldn’t resist visiting the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Tate again. The immersive experience is just so sense tingling and visually luscious that I expect I’ll be there every time I have a spare moment until it finishes on 5th June. (see my
Hallucinations and dancing dots – Yayoi Kusama
Today I couldn’t resist visiting the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Tate again. The immersive experience is just so sense tingling and visually luscious that I expect I’ll be there every time I have a spare moment until it finishes on 5th June. (see my
