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The Chaos of Memories

Posted: Saturday, January 14th, 2012 @ 4:56 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »

The Chaos of Memories

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Tabernacle Gallery
34-35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY
“The Chaos of Memories”
17th to 22nd January 2012
Private View: Tuesday 17th January 6-10pm

“Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector’s passion borders on the chaos of memories.”- Walter Benjamin
A group show by […]

A Place Exploration in the Lake District

Posted: Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 @ 3:36 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »

I’ve had a history of good luck with the weather in the Lake District. They say you can never have more than two days in a row without rain and I’ve defied those odds on my last two visits. Many years ago, when doing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition, the baking sunshine seven days […]

An interesting few days…

Posted: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 @ 4:56 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »

There have been highs, and lows, weird canapes and intrigue…
On Friday night, I was supposed to be at a Private View for a show that I was in, 1.3 Miles from Centre Court. I didn’t go, and in fact none of us did, because the gallery manager ran off with our money leaving the gallery […]

POST 1st Thursdays event in Hackney Wick

Posted: Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 @ 8:58 pm in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | 1 Comment »

POST Artists have kindly been invited to take part in the Exchange Project in Hackney Wick in conjunction with the education and community programme of the Hackney Wicked festival.
POST Artists will be showcasing the results of their collaborative practice to the local residents and artists of Hackney Wick to highlight this rewarding means of making […]

Formal Paintings of Informal Sculptures

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 […]

Jackson’s Art Supplies in Fulham

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 […]

Bar Tur Award

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 […]

Factory Nights in Middlesbrough

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 […]

“I’m in the heart of Tooting at the moment”

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 […]

“I’m in the heart of Tooting at the moment”

Posted: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 @ 12:39 am in Art, Fiona Long, General, News | No Comments »

"I’m in the heart of Tooting at the moment"

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“I’m in the heart of Tooting at the moment” is a show titled after overhearing a mobile phone conversation and wondering what the heart of Tooting actually is. The site responsive artists of Market […]