Infinity Kisses – The Movie

Infinity Kisses - The Movie, 2008

Just been revisiting this 2008 film by Carolee Schneemann (and Cluny & Vesper). Featuring ‘the expressive self-determination of the ardent cat’. Uh-huh. Infinity Kisses – The Movie

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One from the Vault

Just found this image of Rebecca Mellor’s work I cant go on, I’ll go on; Like I said I would from group show Vault at The Bank, Carlisle, 2010. And there’s my work, acting as a doorway in the background. Have a look at this and other works on Rebecca’s website here. The Bank was an…

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How do YOU pronounce Behemoth?

Illustration by David Black

It’s a first for me; reading a book recommended by a T-shirt of Gregor Wright’s. Or rather, reading a book on which a T-shirt was based. Read Mikhail Bulgakov’s lightly & wittily written, vividly realised, image-packed masterpiece here. There’s a solvent cat involved.

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Room 237

Room 237 disclaimer

Just re-watched this mesmerising 2012 documentary directed by Rodney Ascher. You can see it all on YouTube, but why not buy it instead? Here’s a YouTube clip: Danny’s Impossible Tricycle Ride

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Making Eyes

Making Eyes, 2010 Douglas Gordon

The installation of Douglas’ work at GoMA for Generation is a real treat. Includes almost everything so of course, Making Eyes is in there. Watch it here: Making Eyes

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No Other Possibility

Negativland still

Ahhhh, my new favourite thing, Negativland. So this is my new favourite film. Made in ’89. I don’t have favourite years. No Other Possibility

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Further Rigour Urgently Required

Thought you might enjoy this scathing review of my GoMA show in 2005 that I’ve just found online. I used to know who wrote it, but I don’t expect it matters. In summary: Local journalist is outraged by artist’s interest in process, her expectations of her audience and the anti-didactic black abyss that is work…

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A little early…

…and so still too light for a good view of PULSE. But I did get a wave. PULSE is a series of temporary and permanent artworks situated along London Road connecting Glasgow Green, and the Barras Calton in the East End of the city. As part of PULSE, Picture Window is screening a diverse selection…

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Repeat. And Again.

The Women: 8 Films looked fantastic on a big screen. So great to get it out & about, seen in a new context. Massive thanks to Mutley, Robert, Jason and all at The Poetry Club and SWG3.

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