Parcel goes on Holiday!

OK Reporting in,

I thought i'd leave him, Parcel behind but no, he is coming with us all to Whitby!

I will let the boys to go on adventures over the Nab and I will concentrate on my task. Unsure how the new setting will influence the development of the piece, but it's ment to be.

Looking forward to the freedom,

What an exciting oppurtunity for us all to be involved in, I am looking forward to seeing everyones work at the end of the project.

Bye, I will report back after my holiday!

Karen

Parcel goes on an adventure....

Parcel was a bit miffed....three days on a shelf, waiting for Karen to get to the end of the daily tick list.

"Please be patient” Karen said to Parcel “I have to go and get the car fixed at lunch time, perhaps you would like to join me?”

Parcel was delighted in going for a trip out!

Off to Dewsbury they went, after dropping the car off at Kwik Fit they strolled through Dewsbury town centre, nipping into a couple of fashion boutiques for a glimpse of anything nice to purchase for the pending vacation to Whiby.

They came to rest and take refreshment at Sainsburys Café. A suitable window of opportunity to unwrap Parcel, thought Karen.

“What in such a public area?!” questioned Parcel alarmingly. Karen reassured Parcel that it would be “alright” and “the people here are too busy with their own lives to notice us”.

Sitting at the café window looking out watching the weather change continually, Karen took her time to relax.

By coincident Andrew Warburton walked passed the Café window. He could not believe Parcel had not been unwrapped yet!!!

Karen made a choice there and then to allow Andrew to participate in the unwrapping of Parcel, as she had unwittingly forgot to bring her camera and by good fortune Andrew possessed his fancy camera phone.

The moment had finally arrived! Parcel was slowly revealed. Karen savoured every moment. She was delighted and in awe at the beauty revealed.

Helaina has created a most delightful, evocative piece of Art.

Karen is excited and intrigued about the adventure she is about to undertake…..

Restraint of a Saint?

Oh Yeh - Thats me alright!

Parcel still unwrapped and on the shelf - perhaps it will go for a scuttle around my home?

Who knows!

Karen :)

I don't believe you've not opened it!

You've got the restraint of a saint! I couldn't wait to open it! Here is the parcel I gave to Karen this morning...
Helaina
www.helainasharpley.co.uk

Received, but not revealed!

Right then!

I have received the parcel from Helaina - We enjoyed a nice cup of tea and a bun during the hand over.

Strange to read your comments that you are nervous at my reaction upon opening it!

I will be suitable surprised when it happens…..Yes everyone the parcel is on the shelf in my living room waiting patiently to be un wrapped.

This special moment will happen when my present workload lessens and I can give the occasion my full, undivided attention – because that’s what it deserves!

Wait to hear more.

Karen

NEXT!

Well, I finished the piece last night, having not worked on it since Thursday. I am pleased with it, but a little nervous about what Karen will think and do! I gave it to her this morning, so good luck Karen and have fun!

Helaina
www.helainasharpley.co.uk

I think I'm getting there, with a little reassurance from my Mum!

I think I'm getting there! Yay! I asked my Mum to come and see it last night, she's an art teacher by trade, and she gave me a little reassurance, so I feel more confident in it now. I'm not going to lie to you, it's still 'craft' (I don't think in a 'fine art' way) and it's quite a simple idea, but I think it's got enough intrigue to engage a viewer for a while.
I've just got to finalise the composition and then fix it all in place, and I'm done! But I'm sure the finishing touches won't be as quick as they sound, they never are.

Helaina
www.helainasharpley.co.uk

still not sure....

Thank you for the encouragement Robin, and yes you're right, my everyday practice is always focussed on the end saleable product, and although it is always a creative process, the piece is determined by the customer.
So, last night I tried to resolve my issues with what I'd started. But this really just involved looking and changing the composition around. I was missing some materials (as I'm working at home on it, not at the studio - one of the following artists (Samantha Bryan, is in the same studio building as me, so I can't risk having it at the studio, just in case she sees it.) So I need to take some more things home today to see if that solves my problem. I'm also struggling with keeping within the size guidelines, I prefer to work big, so I keep having to remind myself to keep it to a postable size!

Helaina
www.helainasharpley.co.uk

I can imagine how difficult this must be for you given how your practice usually operates. I would say that you need to be creative (on this project) without having too much of a critical eye on your artwork. This is a great opportunity to be able to experiment and produce in response to someone else’s creation without the worry of somebody purchasing it or the obvious constraints from a commissioner. Just go for it and use your creative instincts.

Robin Widdowson
Loca

doubt has set in....

I gave myself an hour and a half to work on the piece last night (I've got alot of work on, so everything is time critical.) And to be honest, I'm not sure I'm on the right track! I've realised that not having critical feedback is making me unsure. I've always worked from a studio, with other artists around, so there's always someone to ask and reassure or offer suggestions. So, after my time allotted slot last night, I began doubting whether the thing I was doing/making was any good or relevant, so I decided to leave it and come back to it tonight. I'll either continue or start again!

A very blurry image of some of the discarded materials....

Flummuxed.....

I collected my parcel last night from Amy (it's a good job, as I'm not sure it would have survived the post!) I had a clear idea of what I thought Amy might have created in my head, as I know her practice and jumped to conclusions. There was also a little note on the box saying how I could touch it, and mentioned string. This is why I was flummuxed when I opened it!
I looked at it for a while, then wrote down all the elements I liked or that I found interesting about it. This has lead me onto an idea, which I started playing with last night, and meant I was still experimenting three hours later! It's good to have something different to work on and tax my brain in a completely different direction.

This is a snippet of Amy's piece, which I hope to take forward....

Helaina

www.helainasharpley.co.uk

Lots of possibilities!

I'm inspired by the feet! - that's all I can say right now

Amy

www.sensationprojects.net

its like my birthday has come early!

Just recived my parcel! (Hand delivered for that personal touch) I've got an assortment of three packages, all very well wrapped ..one in brown paper, one in a tube and one in a jiffy bag- could almost be an installation in itself. ....which has just made me think of something - I can see how writing a blog can give you ideas. I'll be back once i've opened the packages...

Amy Hirst

The final thrust...... technology...... aaaaah!

Why are the final stages soo troublesome? Does anyone else experience this?

I am passing on the parcel tomorrow, at this moment in time I will be relieved to do so!

Here goes!

I must remember it is good for me too catch up with 21st Century and leave my Luddite principles behind....... !

Carrie Scott-Huby
http://www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk/

more biscuits consummed!

The conclusion is drawing to a close......
a little stressed.......
a little sadness creeping in....

I want to continue working in "project" land!
Having the indulgence to work on ideas that have been shelved for far too many years., I can barely remember how long ..... .
Well, its like how the saying goes.... 'be careful what you wish for'!. As I ask myself "Whats next"?

A sense of euphoria is followed be a sense of loss of a dream.

I am looking to my next dream to fulfil.


Carrie Scott-Huby
http://www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk/

Artwork update

I have more-or-less just got back from leave and am so pleased to see how the Blog and the artworks are progressing. Damian, its fascinating to see how you have translated Michael's piece into your interpretation and how you have used a new medium to do this, will be interesting to see if this influences you work from now on. Carrie, very intriguing, can't wait to see how this progresses, good luck!

Great to hear that you have all enjoyed the process so much!!

Robin Widdowson
Loca

theories, gigglings and bisciuts!

I have been furthering research and development. Absorbing it all, to make manifest ideas and theories, translate them into creative artworks.

I am loving every minute of this dedicated time.


Carrie Scott-Huby
www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

developments

Developments have been a at a slower pace today... been caught up with other daily business activities... so its great to get down to business... I don't want to give the game away so "that’s all folks..."


Carrie Scott-Huby
www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

a hint...

completed one thing.... its sooo difficult not to give the game away.

I am loving the inspiration I got from Damian Clark. I am keeping on with one aspect of Damian's and a link with the title/ theme of his.

I am desperately trying not to look at the other postings from the previous artists, I want a complete surprise when we exhibit in August 2009.

Carrie Scott-Huby
www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

t...houghts

I have been busy 'creating' in response to Damian's 'pass the parcel', honing my ideas... but wanting to keep the response fresh and vital! I have also been watching the programs about the lunar landings, astronauts and such like ..... an added inspiration..... .

signing out for now, Carrie Scott-Huby

Ooooh just as I thought I was getting the hang of it.....

new technology ..... trying to show images .... patience....

Carrie Scott-Huby
www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

got the parcel

I was delighted with the parcel itself..... a brown paper package, a favourite.... . A journey in Bluebell... ( my campervan) taking the parcel home, carefully.... enjoying the anticipation.... then the experience of unwraping the two brown paper packages.... shear joy.... and what a discovery.......

I am so inspired, infact too inspired..... oooo so many ideas... what indulgence...

Carrie Scott-Huby
www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

Finished!

I’ve had to work very hard to finish this and there’ve been many late nights to get it all done – But it’s finished at last! Phew!

… And I’m really pleased with the results!

This collaboration has been a real joy to do and I’ve loved every moment of it!

It’s given me the opportunity and freedom to delve into new areas of creativity that I’ve always wanted to explore, yet only dabbled in before.
I think this is an area I will continue to work with well into the future… There’s so much more to discover!

It’s now time to pass it onto Carrie Scott-Huby…Good luck Carrie and enjoy !

Damian Clark

Evolution

This has taken some doing, but everything is falling into place now.

…It’s moving, breathing and reacting! No, I’ve not created a monster, but hopefully something you will see as quite beautiful.

Here’s a little teaser…

Any ideas what it is yet?


Damian Clark

Mutation

Another Brilliant Night! The hairs were standing up on the back of neck during last night’s development… I’m so enjoying this!

Ideas have begun to forge and mutate.

My creation is now resonating and oscillating… It’s coming alive!

.... But what is it??

Damian Clark