Demonstration and Talk
On the 4th August I will be giving an informal demo and talk at Tatha gallery. To be perfectly honest the thought of showing people how I work fills me with a certain amount of trepidation since my painting process is usually a very private pursuit. The state I need to enter when painting is one of feeling removed and losing myself, so I can feel free enough to recreate the sensations of my subject yet simultaneously finding an almost hyper state of awareness. The painting then flows and becomes about that very moment I find myself in, feeling energised by the complete absorption.
Painting in front of a room full of people will therefore present new challenges. But I hope that it will spark new conversations and ideas and perhaps add another dimension to the experience of making work.
If you wish to attend the talk please contact Tatha Gallery 01382 690800. Spaces are limited.
Helen Glassford • Studio Shot
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead
Origami Landscape • Oil on Board • Helen Glassford
I was thrilled at the fantastic response to my work at the Affordable Art Fair in May. Some of my more abstract pieces were on show, such as Origami Landscape, Emerge and Edgelands. Choosing work for these events is always proves to be a challenge. The market continues to fluctuate and is affected by the political and economic climate, with the seasons, the weather even, so it is nearly impossible to second guess what clients might like. Having said this there are always people who want to immerse themselves in the Arts and enjoy and invest in something that will add to their lives. As artists, we rely on that surety that art, like music, stays with you. That it becomes part of your everyday life, catching glimpses, perhaps seeing something new each time you pass. What we choose to add to our lives is, therefore, an important decision. I have painted now for 20 years and I can quite honestly say that and every sale is as delightful as the first. Thank you to all who visited and showed interest and passed comment.
Open Studios
A wee corner of my open Studio.
Every year I open up my studio and home as part of North Fife Open Studios Event. It is always a very demanding yet exciting three days where I get to meet so many wonderful people. Hundreds of visitors came this year to see my recent work and discuss new ideas and techniques. Like a writer, poet or a musician I express how I see the world. Painting is my voice and to be able to share it face to face with my visitors is such an invaluable experience.
Thank you to all who came this year and don't worry if you missed out as no doubt I will open up again at the beginning of May next year and do it all over again. In the meantime studio visits can always be made by appointment. so feel free to get in touch.
Welcome
New Artworks, New Ideas, New Website.
Over the past few years I have come to realise how important a good website is for an artist and I can honestly say that I am absolutely delighted with my new site. The journey of creating a site is very interesting and one that I would recommend every artist should go through. It helps you define and focus on your work and allows you to see it from a different perspective and therefore drives you to engage with every part of your practice from the studio through to public engagement.
It speaks of me and can perhaps be seen as another canvas or a window into my practice and research. My recent work will be on view for all to see and I have been able to include my important sketchbook work, quite often a private pursuit of many artists, but one that I feel is paramount to developing my practice. Instagram is a tool I find very useful, so I have provided easy links to my daily posts. There are so many ideas and new paintings waiting in the wings that I want to share and the addition of this eJournal allows me to do just that.
The idea is that this site functions as a journey: leading you through my background and artwork history, right up to the present day and my current exhibition and studio activities. Please enjoy navigating through the pages, share with your friends and remember to pop back for any updates and of course sign up to the emailing list if you don’t want to miss out on a new post.
Thanks goes out to David Cass for building this site, his wonderful aesthetics, expertise and patience!
Use the buttons below to explore further. Selected photography by Alistair Kerr | Website built by David Cass / CreateCreate.co