passing the parcel......

well the parcel has now been passed.
I can now look forward to seeing everyone's parcels...
I honestly found the whole process very tricky, but this shows just how much I stay in my world. I should get out more!

good luck Neil

Samantha Bryan

a little look at what I am working on.........

Samantha Bryan

Time is running out....

I am just not sure.........but time is nearly gone.
I suspect that without a deadline I would still be deciding what to do.

The only rule that I set myself was to stay away from laborious outcomes....and I think I broke that rule. Perhaps it is just in my nature to work very intricately.

I am finding it so hard to create something that has no destination. Playing rather than finishing. I feel outside of my comfort zone.


Samantha Bryan

www.brainsfairies.co.uk

Yay I made the image appear!!
Sorry for the delay.....i have had technical difficulties...all kinds.

I have only just managed to fully appreciate Karen’s pass the parcel......wow well done Karen!
She will be amused (hopefully) at all the random emails that I have sent her today.

Is it possible to be over inspired?

Let it begin....

Well - Done!

Well-done Karen!

Knowing how challenging this first appeared to you before you started the week – it was a great pleasure to see you actually relaxing and really enjoying the creative process.

…This shows on the final piece - it's wonderful!

For me this is what “pass the parcel” is all about – The freedom to have fun with creativity!

I can’t wait to see all of the artworks together!

Good luck to all those to follow…Have fun!

Damian

www.damianclark.co.uk

Glimpse of next parcel

Glimpse for you all!

Karen

www.kaboodledesign.co.uk

Selection of images

It has been an amazing journey - literally!
Refreshed, inspired and happy!

I am looking forward to seeing everyones contribution on this project, I wish Samantha well and I hope she enjoy the process too!

Signing out,

Karen

http://www.kaboodledesign.co.uk/

Completed and ready to pass on!

Alas, back home.

A little tease image wise.

My work is completed and ready to pass onto Samantha.

Parcel is ready to return home to Helaina, he had a great time and the weather was good so he has a nice glowing tan!

Giggle!

Karen

www.kaboodledesign.co.uk

Phewwww

how exciting...... . I have not logged on for awhile.

I have found it interesting reading the postings from the lastest backwards.....

It is sooo good people are being challenged. Just what we need in live to step aside from or rutted path and be thrilled...

I can barely wait to see the responses.

Sadly I did not get my own sneak preview in Whitby!!


Well done one and all, enjoy!

Carrie

www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

Whitby reporting in...

Hello from Whitby!

Enjoying a nice cold beer in a cyber cafe and thought i'd report in.

Started at the beginning of the week gathering my thoughts and ideas on my response to Parcel, busy exploring different mediums and being free in this. Got loads at this stage and I will be homing "it" into a completed piece soon.

I have had moments where my head has been bursting with ideas, which as been at times a little overwhelming. It is impacting on my time here as what I am seeing and experiencing is in some way connecting with the parcel - sometimes very spookily!

Surprising connections everywhere!

.....Mean while to Parcel himself who is having a whale of a time!.....
He has enjoyed a walks on the beach, a ride on a donkey and the hedonistic play on the "tu-penny" slot machines, copious amounts of icecream and ginger beer!

Karen

www.kaboodledesign.co.uk

Good cake choice...

I'm so pleased that the response to my little parcel has been positive, and that Karen seems to be treating it like one of the family! Rocky road is always a good cake/biscuit choice aswell!

Helaina
www.helainasharpley.co.uk

The "WOW!" factor.

Andrew Warburton has not been doing his job properly and as the unofficial photographer for Karen’s pass the parcel, he is belatedly letting you have a sneaky peek at the unwrapping of the parcel from Helaina.

At this point I would just like to say that it was by pure coincidence that I gate crashed Karen’s opening of the parcel at Sainsbury’s cafe, honest. There was a collective “wow!” that came from us once the parcel was opened. I had a hard time keeping my initial impressions to myself as this was Karen’s moment and I was just an intruder. Here is the photographic record that I took so that you can enjoy it as well.

Just in case you were wondering what was in the other parcel, I can reveal that it was this….

I hope that the next pass the parcellers have as much fun as we both had unwrapping it in Sainsbury's before we were kicked out (other coffee shops are available).

Andrew Warburton http://www.arearugs.co.uk/

Adventure & Holiday

Wow Karen, this is sounding like a big creative undertaking even before the parcel is unwrapped, what a great story, keep us all posted

Robin Widdowson
Loca

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

Late night No.1

Well as I suspected yesterday that it was going to be a late night – it was! … Put it this way, the birds were singing when I decided it was time for bed!

But it was an extremely productive night. I always find the first few hours the most important when I’m inspired; I like to get down as many ideas as possible.

The problem now is that I have got so many ideas, and within different disciplines – Where do I go from here?

…Can I somehow fuse these ideas together and forge them into a coherent whole?

…So many possibilities and yet so little time!

Here’s a little taste of one of the avenues I was exploring

Stay tuned for more….

Damian Clark

It's arrived!

Hello All,

Just received my parcel from Michael - Wow! Not what I was expecting, but absolutely fascinating – It looks great!

Well-done Michael!

I’m already buzzing with ideas and can’t wait to get stuck into it…Think it’s going to be a late night.

But what am I going to do??

Watch this space!

Damian Clark

And on it goes again...

That’s it. The deed is done.

I have fully and completely enjoyed every second of this process,
from concept to finished article.
I think I will be revisiting this technique again fairly soon,
such was my enjoyment.
I have many more ideas to explore with the materials that I have used.

Now over to Damian Clark for the next round of creative play.
Have a huge amount of fun and good luck mate.

Mike Barrett – Emelbi.

Creative Wounds

Yes Robin, I have touched on this process before but not for many years now.
I have got many cuts and a few burn blisters all over my hands. All in the name of creativity.

Mike Barrett – Emelbi.

I dont want to guess.......!

This is looking very interesting, nice process, have you done this before? I really dont want to guess what it is as that would spoil my suprise (but I reckon I know anyway)!! Great to see you trying something different, and really exciting to watch how the blog is developing now it has more on it. I am away from the office from today and dont get back until Tues 7 July, so look forward to seeing its progression when I get back.

Robin Widdowson, Loca

Progress Teaser

Made some progress today. Really enjoying what I have decided to do. Excited to see how it will turn out.

Here are some photo images of the work in progress.
To borrow a phraze from Rolf Harris... "Can You Tell What It Is Yet?"

Mike Barrett – Emelbi.

Teaser Sketches

I have been playing around with a few ideas of how best to proceed and have settled on the medium that I want to use. Once I had decided on the materials I set to sketching out a few images. Here are some teaser shots from my sketches. What on earth could it be?

Keep watching!

Mike Barrett – Emelbi.

PTP moves on. Feeling creative.

Just received the parcel from Andrew.

Looking forward to getting my teeth into this. Many ideas have sprung to mind in response to the artwork that Andrew has produced. I am going to make a pot of coffee and mull this over for a while. Watch this space!

By the way, nice work Mr Warburton!

Mike Barrett – Emelbi.

Interesting work

Andrew, this artwork looks excellent, what are the materials that you have used, looks very tactile. Why did you find it so difficult to produce it? Well done and good luck to Michael, looking forward to see what you come up with, any clues?

Robin Widdowson, Loca

How difficult was that?

Well, I have finally finished my piece of "Art". It was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be but I have thoroughly enjoyed the process. I was able to bring together lots of ideas and techniques that I have wanted to do for ages. What you may think of the final outcome I am not sure but I have made something that I am pleased with.

The baton has now been passed to Michael Barrett. Good Luck.

Andrew - AREA RUGS

Hello "passtheparcelers",

I received on Friday my art from Dawn. Slightly earlier than I expected and unfortunately this coincided with me taking some time out to go round the degree shows on Friday and Saturday, the impromptu “Art Hike” at Lady Bower in Derbyshire on Sunday and a couple of day’s holiday at the seaside. That is why this post is so late, sorry. In that time I have not been idle and there are lots of ideas going on in my head that I have taken from Dawns art work. It has been difficult to narrow down those ideas because there were so many things that I would like to do that came from the art work. Give me a day or so and I will give you a taster of what I have decided to create.

Watch this passtheparcel space.

Andrew – Area Rugs & Carpets.

Ooooh! done it!

Yes! I've faced a fear and done it!...... Blogged my first Blogg!

The site looks good on the eye... trying not too "sneak a peak".. want the work to be a total surprise.

Well done people.

Be inspired!

Carrie

Sneak previews

These artworks look great. I really appreciate that you have both used techniques and mediums that you dont apply to your usual creative practice. How was it, did you enjoy the process?
Robin Widdowson, Loca

Passing it on

When I opened the parcel I was really surprised to get some Ideas straight away. Chris is right, having a deadline really makes a difference. Due to work commitments I haven't got the luxury of time but I am pleased with the results. The parcel is ready to go to the next person on the list - Andrew Warburton...I hope you find your inspiration from it easily Andrew.

Here's a little snippet of what I have been doing.

Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson Photography

Sneak Preview

He's a sneaky look at what I have received from Chris... not all of it, I'll leave it to your imagination

Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson Photography

It's arrived

Hi Guys

After a delayed delivery (posted to studio)I am now in possession of the parcel! Feeling a bit worried that I wouldn't have a clue what to do with it, I opened up the parcel hoping that i would be inspired straight away...
Look at the time! have been working late tonight so you will have to wait for my next post to find out more...

Watch this space
Dawn Robinson Photography

First parcel passed

Hi all, Starting this was always going to be difficult however Dawn should now have my 'piece'. I REALLY enjoyed it once i started. Having a project deadline for this really helped me produce. I don't want to give too much away at this stage but the name of the project itself influenced my thinking in the end. It will be really interesting to see how something personal to me becomes very quickly abstracted and reinterpreted by each person involved. Cheers, Chris - Swink Design

Have you any sneak preview images?

Robin Widdowson, Loca

Its amazing that the owner remembered you after so many years, did you tell him what you are doing now and about the project? How was the paper stretching? I havent had a go at that since college, what a breath of fresh air. I hope that the artwork is going well and that you are enjoying the process, cant wait to see it.

Robin Widdowson, Loca

Project start

Hi all, thank you Michael for spending the time setting this up! I stretched my paper the other day... first time in years. I also went back into the art store i used to frequent when i did my foundation course in Bradford. "I haven't seen you in twenty years" the owner said. Anyway must dash. Lets all hope this works! Chris, Swink Design

Pass The Parcel - Art Collaboration and the Artists

Below is the list of artists who are involved in the Loca ‘Pass The Parcel’ art collaborating and their website addresses.

Chris Chapman - www.swinkdesign.co.uk

Dawn Robinson - www.dawnrobinson.co.uk

Andrew Warburton - www.arearugs.co.uk

Michael Barrett - www.emelbi.com

Damian Clark - www.damianclark.co.uk

Carrie Scott-Huby - www.pinkmooninspires.co.uk

Amy Hirst - http://sceno.org/amyhirst/

Helaina Sharpley - www.helainasharpley-wirework-artist.co.uk

Karen Stansfield - www.kaboodledesign.co.uk

Samantha Bryan - www.brainsfairies.co.uk

Neil Woodhouse - www.threedvs.co.uk

Claudio Kron - www.claudiokron.com

Loca - Creative in Kirklees - www.loca.co.uk