Archive for July, 2011
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 @ 6:26 pm in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »
Some paintings from my latest series. I am often intrigued by the collections of objects I encounter in the street, placed unconsciously or accidentally in what could have been a formal arrangement. If placed in a different context like a gallery, how would they be perceived differently? By painting these banal collections, I hope to […]
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 @ 1:22 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | 2 Comments »
I’ve got a brilliant new job. I’ve started working at a gorgeous art supplies shop in Fulham called Jackson’s. It’s really atmospheric, tucked away under the railway arches of Putney Bridge Station. I get to spend my days dealing with luscious paint, learning more about art materials, and talking to artists. And here are some […]
Posted: Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 @ 6:42 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »
I’ve been preoccupied with the everyday lately, in fact, every day for several years. I like to find humour and wonder in overlooked and unexpected places. By finding something magical in something seemingly banal, the world at least appears to be a better place, and feels it too. I’m even reading a collection of texts […]
Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 @ 3:40 pm in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | 2 Comments »
I had an incredible time up in Middlesbrough last Sunday. I was invited up by rednile projects to attend Factory Nights, a great art initiative where site responsive artists can get together and see fascinating places they may not have had the chance to see otherwise. They then have the opportunity to collaborate and possibly […]
Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 @ 3:33 pm in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »
Last Friday, our latest show at Market POST opened. Titled “I’m in the heart of Tooting at the moment” the show was titled after overhearing a mobile phone conversation and wondering what the heart of Tooting actually is. The site responsive artists of Market POST responded to this question in the show. There is no […]