Marcel Duchamp

It is one of these moments, (days?), when I need a little reassurance in the ever diminishing November light.  What could I do that would make me feel better? I could go to a gallery and spend an hour in the soothing presence of a favourite piece of art until all channels of my senses are revived yet this time I feel, this won't be enough. Maybe a real dialogue with real words? No, no need. ' Language is an error of humanity. Words do not express the depth of feelings..'  I wish I said it...Read Full Story

Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp was born to a family of artists on July 28, 1887, near Blainville, France. Three of his siblings were successful artists and Duchamp was the grandson of painter and engraver Emile Nicolle. From 1904-05, Duchamp studied painting at the Académie Julian but by his own admission, preferred playing billiards. His early works were influenced by the Post-Impressionist style however in 1911, Duchamp developed his own form of Cubism that combined earthy colours...Read Full Story

Following on from last month post and the aspect of autism, which has had a profound influence on my art practice. I started to explore the aspects of art therapy and community art workshop. I ended up doing a two-year placement in a local community center as part of my HNC Public Art course. It evolved into organizing and running various Art workshops for Autistic children. The fact is pottery requires greater motor skills and one aspect of Autism is their limited motor skills. Such as...Read Full Story