Torsten Lauschmann

Since i work next door and still haven't got around to seeing the latest exhibition i thought it was high time i stopped in at the Arnolfini Gallery so in my hugely tired and hungover state i bimbled on in this morning and was pleasantly surprised!

I read the details on the website about the lastest 2 artists showing and must admit i wasn't impressed and was going to give it a miss, but i thought it would be rude as i pass by twice a day and should give everything a fair trial (especially since it's free!)!

I was super impressed by Lauschmann's work in the downstairs gallery. I didn't really understand it, but to be fair i don't generally understand art despite studying it for 4 years, and i don't think that it really matters if you find something aesthetically pleasing! I spent far too much time during my degree worrying and asking the question 'what does it mean?' only to realise that i'm not too bothered as long as i can react and take something away from the experience of seeing the work. I think i was most intrigued trying to work out how the work was made.

Saskia Holmkvists work was even more of a mystery to me but it was interesting to see an interview with the artist. Although it was interesting in its own right, i find it hard to enjoy art when the artist feels the need to back up the work with an explanation about the piece as i think a piece of work should be able to be viewed and conclusions made by the viewer. I think i need to pay another visit when i'm less tired to watch all of her videos all the way through giving my full attention!

It is a nice show overall as both artists work are displayed in a lovely, unusual way, definately worth a visit.

I've currently got some work on show as part of a group exhibition at the Grainhouse Cafe in the YHA on Narrow Quay on Bristol's harbourside. It is on show until the end of the month along with the work of ChloeBullock, James Clark and Kirsten Powell.

It's been a while!

My Mac won't let me on here for some reason so when i do feel inspired to write something i can't! Rah, frustrating!

It's been a busy past few weeks with the Southbank Bristol Arts Trail and it's aftermath! The Trail itself was a glorious weekend weatherwise but perhaps put people off? We can't win really, we complain if it rains, we complain if it's sunny!

It was rounded off nicely with a party at the Southbank Club where we all had a boogie to the Blue Mangoes who did us proud.

Although it's been enjoyable I'm quite relieved that it's all over for another year and i think i ended on a high note before i hanging up my promotions hat to go on my travels!

Check out what Southbank Bristol Arts are up to:

http://www.sbaweb.co.uk