Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) Continuing along the Christmas theme this week, I have decided to draw attention to the intricate heartwarming illustrations and animations, that have defined the childhoods – especially childhood Christmases – of many children of my generation. The British illustrator Raymond Briggs, who’s The Snowman and Farther Christmas...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) Scottish painter John Stoa’s painting collection comprises of various pieces of unique and stylized works including portraiture and still lives. However, the largest section of his work belongs to the inspiring winter landscapes of Scotland. Stoa seems infatuated by winter scenery and captures moments of...
Siobhán Sullivan, Correspondent (Music) LONDON – Monday evening in London during their joint set with Papa Roach, Stone Sour took to the stage at the O2 Academy in Brixton. The venue was filled to capacity and the atmosphere was intense, the audiences reactions to the band was fierce and...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) Cuban born artist Raul Speek, has lived in Wales for twenty years, it is very clear when looking at his pieces, that it is heavily influenced by the landscapes of both countries, the subliminality in his work creates a unique experience for the onlooker and...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) Recently I have been examining the works various classic pop artists such as, Andy Warhol, Richard Hamilton and their use of mass culture and advertising inspired art to produce satires about society. The quintessentially American and British feel of the method has resulted in a re-surge in this...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) John Heartfield was a very radical artist who, during the Second World War, began to express political views through his art. This inspired a change and rethink in the functions of the art world and the role it could serve in society, bringing about more personally...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) British artist Jenny Saville’s work is undoubtedly unique and immediately identifiable. Saville masterfully takes a method of painting that is widely viewed as passé (oil figure painting upon canvas), and not only breathes a new lease of life into the technique visually, but also re-contextualizes...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) This week I have been looking further into the works of H. R. Giger, the mind behind the blockbuster films ‘Alien’ and ‘Prometheus’. Yet, despite his conceptual landscape and figure pieces being the backbone of these films and their intrigue, he is neither widely recognized or appreciated outside of the...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) The artist has recently caused ructions amongst the art world with his 65ft gift statue to the town of Illfracombe depicting a pregnant girl holding a sword. The statue appears to be undoubtedly out of context in the location of its harbours car park and...
Siobhán Sullivan, Editor (Art) When speaking with the Solva-based artist a few years ago, he mentioned that he had never planned to break into the world of fine art, let alone on a full time professional basis. After studying ‘Industrial Design’ at Leeds University and later obtaining a Masters...
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