Reena Makwana

Cotswolds Drawings

2012-01-31T14:24:00.000-08:00

Experimenting with felt tips and coloured markers...

Postcards from Europe - Postcard Swap

2012-01-23T03:36:00.000-08:00

I received my postcard swap today from Postcards from Europe, organised by Rosie Gainsborough, Lucy Biddle, Katrina Currie and Chloe Bryon from Paulo Lacruz who is based in Alicante. It's a very cute hot toast! It also came with a postcard from the very talented Rosie Gainsborough.

The Postcards from Europe publication, featuring interviews with artists Mark Lazenby, Riitta Ikonen, Sophia Martineck, and Anthony Zinonsos, interviews with selected Postcards from Europe participants and selected postcards from the exhibition is available to view on here.

A short film of the project was made by Charlie Newland, and you can see some shots of the exhibition and book, and hear the organisers talking about the project.

Eat Me Magazine Issue 7

2012-01-21T03:09:00.000-08:00

Illustrations for Eat Me Magazine's Chopping Board - columns by Becky Brynolf, Coco Khan, Rachel England and Edd Kimber.

Read Write [Hand]: A Multi-Disciplinary Nick Cave reader

2012-01-17T15:32:00.000-08:00

I created this illustration for "Read Write [Hand]: A multi-disciplinary Nick Cave reader" edited by Sam Kinchin-Smith of Silkworms Ink. Click here to find out more and where to buy this e-book from.
My illustration 'Nick Cave and Other Animals' accompanies Animal Cave - A Bad Seeds bestiary by Edward Cottrell.

Snowshill, Gloucestershire in January

2012-01-16T10:42:00.000-08:00

Snowshill, Gloucestershire - close to Broadway Village.
From 'Broadway - A Village History' by Derek Parsons
Chapter 7 - Custom, Folklore and Superstition
p73
"Among the Broadway customs Morris recorded was the practice of spreading corn husk at the door of a wife beater, the public thus notified that 'thrashing' had taken place there, and the man hopefully being suitably shamed into mending his ways. Another expression of moral indignation was reserved for unfaithful wives, who could find themselves serenaded in their homes by a mock band of players on pots and pans."
p74
"Hedgehogs suffered from the superstition they stole milk from cows whilst they rested in the fields and carried windfall apples away on their backs."

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter

2012-01-02T07:07:00.000-08:00

For the House of Illustration/Folio Society Book Illustration Competition. Three illustrations for three of the short stories - The Bloody Chamber, Puss-In-Boots and The Company of Wolves and a binding design.

Jayne and Godfrey Cushion

2011-12-29T03:23:00.000-08:00

I made this cushion for my friend Jayne Archard for Christmas. She loves pugs, so naturally this embroidery was the choice I made for the pattern. I ordered this to be printed onto organic cotton sateen from Spoonflower. The cushion cover measures 52cm x 52cm for a 50cm x 50cm cushion.The back is two pieces overlapped (one 37cm, one 25cm) so that the cover can be removed for washing.
These are a few pictures of the cushion and a yard of the fabric.

Christmas Cards - Penguin

2011-11-21T13:02:00.001-08:00

I've put in an order for these new penguin Christmas card designs as well as last year's five design collection
They will be available to buy at the Sister Sledge Christmas Fair at the Sassoon Gallery on Saturday 10th December and a Christmas Fair at Scout's Hall, Bellenden Road on Saturday 17th December as part of the Nest Gallery table.

Save Draft Zine

2011-11-14T07:04:00.001-08:00

If you don't send it, draw it.

Eat Me Magazine Issue 6

2011-10-22T04:50:00.000-07:00

Illustration for Eat Me Magazine Issue 6.

Postcards from Europe Website

2011-10-03T04:47:00.000-07:00

My 'Welcome to Hersham' postcard is up on the Postcards from Europe website - http://www.postcardsfromeurope.org/post/#/artist/reena-makwana
An exhibition of postcards from the artists involved will be taking place at Wem Town Hall, Shropshire from today until Saturday 12th November.

Food and Nostalgia Embroidered

2011-10-02T05:36:00.000-07:00

I revisited a project I did on food and nostalgia, which involved a lot of research that I didn't use. I created these three embroideries over the past month to exhibit at 'Eat What You Like'

Eat What You Like - Beach Gallery, London

2011-10-02T05:30:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I exhibited some new work on an old theme at the Beach Gallery, London. Curated by Mike Coley, the show featured work by Laura Gee, Brooke Olsen, Ali Winstanley, Deena Jacobs, George Collum, Jennie Fulk, Mike Kilkelly, Sam Moppett, Ken Goodall, Fatbread Zines, Lauren Baker, Kathryn Corlett, Katey Harvey and myself. Here are some pictures from the private view last night...

Hard as Nails - Classic South London Dogs

2011-08-27T06:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some nails I produced for Now We Do Shellac: A project exploring the creative potential of Nail Art. Artists were invited to project their art onto these mini-canvases. The exhibition is currently showing at the Sassoon Gallery, Peckham until 11 September and includes work by Georgia Rodger, Annu Kilpelainen, Meow Nails and Garudio Studiage.
In south London, you love your nails, you love your dogs.

Postcards from Europe

2011-08-08T01:58:00.000-07:00

Girls+Zines

2011-08-01T15:18:00.000-07:00

'Girls+Zines', an exhibition curated by Barbara Ryan (http://bfrmag.blogspot.com/), opens on Wednesday 3rd August, 6pm-9pm at Tatty Devine, Brick Lane.
I've sent through a few zines for it and the exhibition showcases the work of girls who stay up late drawing, writing, stapling, cut and pasting home-made magazines and zines.
Flyer by Barbara Ryan.

Male Pattern

2011-07-14T06:28:00.000-07:00

For Tigerprint's current competition for 'Male Pattern'. Bikes Bikes Bikes. And unicyles and penny farthings. I went for a clean black, blue and white pattern and a softer brown, navy, blue and white pattern.

Science Fiction Ladies at the L Gallery

2011-07-13T06:27:00.000-07:00

The 'Science Fiction Ladies' I produced for the 'They Is Us' show last year is currently residing at the L Gallery at Wieden and Kennedy, Hanbury Street, London.
Thanks to Sophie Vent for this opportunity.

Bosscards

2011-06-30T02:11:00.000-07:00

My first illustration job was for Bosscards in 2008 and on Monday they had their soft launch as a online greetings card company. I created three illustrations when I was thrust out of art school and into the real world. You can have a look at the designs they created website on here - www.bosscards.com

Eight Meals a Day Zine

2011-06-24T02:47:00.001-07:00

'Eight Meals a Day' is printed on shades of pistachio, lemon, apricot, peach and strawberry ice-cream, with suggestions for each meal, inspired by the eating habits of friends and myself.
Printed onto high quality 160gsm paper, these will be selling tomorrow at Zine Fest! 2011 at The Women's Library.

Hackney Poster

2011-05-26T08:16:00.000-07:00

I've produced a A3 poster from selected pencil drawings I made in preparation for the Dialogo|Dialogue exhibition with Greig Burgoyne at the dalla Rosa gallery in March. I will be selling the poster on Sunday at the International Alternative Press Fair as part of the Nest Gallery table and on the 5th of June at the Sassoon Gallery, Peckham.
Limited edition of 40.

Jayne and Godfrey

2011-05-23T04:36:00.001-07:00

The One-Eyed Pug

Heart and Lungs Submission

2011-05-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

This was my submission for the June issue of Heart and Lungs zine 'Beards and Bears'. Have a look at all the lovely submissions on - http://heartandlungszine.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html

Royal Wedding/Beltane

2011-05-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

Social history and tradition are key themes I investigate in my practice, so naturally this weekend was a good one for me. These photos are from my friend's street party and also from the May Day celebrations in both Deptford/Greenwich (Sunday) and Hastings (Monday).

Eat Me Magazine - Issue 5

2011-04-28T11:54:00.001-07:00

Here are some illustrations I produced for the current issue of Eat Me Magazine for articles by Rosa Parks, Charlotte Hogarth-Jones and Coco Khan in The Chopping Board section.

Nest at the London Zine Symposium

2011-04-18T08:13:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, Nest Gallery was at the ever spectacular London Zine Symposium with a whole host of stall holders including Shebang, Dead Trees and Dye, Walrus Zines, Storm In a Teacup, Vampire Sushi etc.
Read our Nest post on here -
http://nestgallery.blogspot.com/2011/04/london-zine-symposium-2011_18.html

Dialogo | Dialogue Mural

2011-04-12T12:07:00.001-07:00

This week is the last week of the show, if you can't make it north, here it is...also with the mole outside the gallery - we had a visitor name him Leo...I don't know who you are, but I'm sure you do!

Shebang - Issue 3

2011-04-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

Wednesday saw the launch of the long-awaited third issue of Shebang at 'Eagle Legs' at The Macbeth. Edited by Liv Willars and designed by Lynsey Woods, this light blue zine includes mixtape suggestions, an interview with Hope Roth, Eating in Edinburgh and a guide to both Barcelona and Melbourne.

I illustrated this article on The Great Cake Escape (http://www.myspace.com/thegreatcakeescape) by Liv. The issue is available to buy from here http://www.shebang-mag.co.uk/ where you can also find a list of stockists and all contributors.

Cover Illustration: Rushka Gray

Log Lady

2011-04-03T05:14:00.000-07:00

My log saw something that night.
Margaret Lanterman.

Roast Books

2011-03-26T05:04:00.001-07:00

This is a selection of stock illustration I did for Roast Books publishing for a project they have coming up...

Trevor Moss and Hannah Lou

2011-03-23T04:35:00.000-07:00

Tin Tabernacles illustration for an Amelia's Magazine interview with Trevor Moss and Hannah Lou featuring the work of illustrators Gilly Rochester, Sarah Matthews, Emmeline Pidgen, LJG Art & Illustration, Alison Day and myself.
http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/music/a-post-tin-tabernacle-interview-with-trevor-moss-and-hannah-lou/2011/03/23/

Dialogo | Dialogue Private View

2011-03-19T05:46:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from the Dialogo | Dialogue private view on Thursday night. Thanks to everyone who made it down (or North). The exhibition runs until the 15th of April at the dalla Rosa gallery, so pop down if you didn't make it (opening hours Wednesday-Saturday 12-5pm). I'll post pictures of the full finished mural by Greig and I in a few weeks...I don't want to spoil the surprise...

Ganbare Nippon Japan Tsunami appeal on Illustration Rally

2011-03-16T14:34:00.001-07:00

Illustration Rally have launched the Ganbare Nippon appeal - have a look on here and show your support -
http://illustrationrally.blogspot.com/p/ganbare-nippon-japan-tsunami-appeal.html

Work in Progress

2011-03-13T08:47:00.000-07:00

Some photos of mural development for Dialogo/Dialogue show - Thursday 10th March/Friday 11th March.

Dialogo | Dialogue

2011-03-08T12:05:00.000-08:00

Dialogo | Dialogue, wall drawings by Greig Burgoyne and myself opens Thursday 17th March (6-9 pm) and will run till 15th April (Wednesday to Saturday, 12 to 5pm).

http://dallarosagallery.com/
http://www.greigburgoyne.com/
http://reenamakwana.blogspot.com/

dalla Rosa Gallery, Netil House
Westgate Street, E8 3RL
London, United Kingdom

Hedgehog in the Fog - Yuriy Norshteyn, 1975

2011-03-08T12:03:00.001-08:00

I love this...

Storm in a Teacup - Zine Workshops @ WOW Festival - Southbank Centre‏

2011-03-05T02:54:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know, Anna Lincoln and I are going to be giving a short talk about what Nest do at Storm in a Teacup's event at WOW Festival Southbank, 12-13th March - details here http://nestgallery.blogspot.com/2011/03/storm-in-teacup-zine-workshops-wow.html
Storm in a Teacup - http://joinourteaparty.wordpress.com/

Mural prep

2011-02-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

Here's a preview of drawings produced in preparation for the Dialogo/Dialogue show...

Art Dealer, Artist, Invigilator

2011-02-28T03:19:00.000-08:00

For Jess

121 Mortimer Road

2011-02-13T15:37:00.001-08:00

Part of my research into the past and present of Hackney for an upcoming project with Greig Burgoyne and the dalla Rosa Gallery.

Slappa da Bass

2011-02-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

As requested by Millie.

Icing the cake

2011-01-04T06:02:00.000-08:00

The last illustration I did...pre-New Year, but new on here.

Eat Me Magazine - Issue 4

2010-12-13T04:35:00.000-08:00

Eat Me Magazine Issue 4 is out now with features on Heston Blumenthal, the beloved Bread and Butter pudding, a chewing gum recipe by Bompas and Parr, London Food Guide, pull out recipe cards and food sampling in Melbourne.

I illustrated 'The Politics of Food' by Andrew Bradley...

and produced some smaller illustrations for

The Chopping Board - Food for the Criminally Insane - Coco Khan

and Community Eating - Tal Wells

The Drinks Cabinet - Ales of the Unexpected - Robert Barry

Eat Me Magazine is available to by from www.eatmemagazine.com, Books for Cooks, WHSmiths, Magma and more (and a subscription would be a lovely gift for someone you know...or yourself)

Blanket Magazine - Issue 25

2010-12-10T01:57:00.000-08:00

I found out a few weeks ago I was one of the winners of the Blanket Magazine 2011 Calender competition...all thanks to my bird/people watcher. The 'Celebration Issue' features a collaborative cover between UK illustrators Thereza Rowe and Simon Wild, interviews and work from the 12 Blanket 2011 Calender artists Adam James Turnbull, Mark Malarky, Patrick O’Leary, Santiago Merino, Niki Pilkington, Devon Smith, Stephen P Loya, Ekaterina Koroleva, Rohan Fraser, Christopher Davison, Amy Friend and myself, a DIY Tutorial from Jessica Wilson and more.
Blanket is an online PDF magazine that uncovers art + design + photography from the talented people who create it and is edited by Bec Brown.
It is available to buy from - www.blanketmagazine.com and comes with a free font by Manuel Viergutz and a download of the calender.

Goods for sale

2010-11-24T03:22:00.000-08:00

I will be selling my new zine 'Science Fiction Ladies' at the Alternative Press Fair this Sunday for £2.50. The zine ties off the body of work I produced over the summer and comes with six stickers. Also to get in a festive mood, I received my printed cards when I got in from work yesterday! I will be selling these for £5.50 for a set of 5 at the fair and have a small amount available to sell for £1.50 each.

I have five sets of signed digital prints on sale at Tenderproduct in Cecil Court for the Christmas season - Scully, Ripley, Leia, Barbarella and Aunty Entity, retailing at a price of £18 - so pop down and get one if you like or perhaps as a present for someone you know. Tenderproduct's Print Launch is this Saturday, 2-6pm.
http://tenderproduct.com

Shea Alchemy

2010-11-17T07:36:00.000-08:00

Kitchen Chemistry illustration for an Amelia's Magazine interview with Shea Alchemy founder Sally Mumford featuring the work of illustrators Cat Palairet, Charlotte Hoyle, Alison Day, Jess Gurr, Karina Yarv and myself.
http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/earth/shea-alchemy-natural-handmade-skincare/2010/11/17/

Neon Enlightenment

2010-11-17T03:04:00.001-08:00

A very nice post from Gerlin at Neon Enlightenment about my work - http://neonenlightenment.be/?p=6673

Christmas cards...

2010-11-13T14:36:00.001-08:00

From the top - Making a Wish stirring the Christmas Pudding, Christmas Stocking, Putting the Lights Up, Christmas Carolling and Caught Wrapping Presents.
Is it too early to post this?! Not sure, but since I'm getting them printed this week, thought I'd put them up on here. Selling packs of 5 for £6.50 (that includes postage and packaging) so if you'd like a set, give me an email and we will sort something out.
(Update - 21/12/2010 - Sold out!)

Bonfire Night

2010-11-07T10:38:00.000-08:00

For those who missed it, a glimpse.

Illustration Rally - Halloween

2010-11-06T13:47:00.000-07:00

A little late, but my illustration for DrunkenWerewolf was featured as part of Illustration Rally's Halloween posts on here - illustrationrally.blogspot.com - which is managed by illustrator Natsuki Otani. It's a blog worth checking out.

Naked Mole Rat

2010-11-04T03:13:00.000-07:00

Portrait of the Queen for an Amelia's Magazine post featuring the work of illustrators Paul Shinn, Abi Daker, Gareth A Hopkins, Stacie Swift and myself.
www.ameliasmagazine.com/earth/the-life-and-times-of-the-sabre-toothed-sausage/2010/11/04/

The Big Knit 2010

2010-10-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Innocent Smoothies are aiming to raise £200,000 to help Age UK make winter warmer for thousands of older people across the UK. Hatted smoothies will be available to buy in Boots and Sainsbury’s stores across the UK for 3 weeks from the 3rd November. For every behatted bottle sold, 25p is donated to Age UK. Deadline is next Friday (29th October), so get knitting!
My knitting skills are fairly basic - so made the simplest pattern...seen here on little alcohol bottles...
www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/bigknit

DrunkenWerewolf Presents

2010-10-23T02:41:00.000-07:00

Flyer for the next DrunkenWerewolf night which is happening on November 24th at No. 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol. If you're in the area, you should make sure you go.
DrunkenWerewolf is a print magazine and with a consistently updated blog that runs alongside it.
drunkenwerewolf.livejournal.com.

Autumn Leaves

2010-10-18T06:46:00.000-07:00

Craft House Concept - a new Edinburgh shop, launched a competition for artists, designers and craftspeople to create individual autumn leaves for their forthcoming Autumn display. I contributed with this leaf, brown and gold.
Find out more about them on www.crafthouseconcept.blogspot.com
(And you can see my leaf again on here - http://crafthouseconcept.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html)

Jungle Book

2010-10-09T06:37:00.000-07:00

I did these for the Peckham Film Festival, they didn't get used, but it was fun to do. The festival included a showing of Nosferatu on the roof of the Peckham Plex, so the memory of that is making me look forward to the next festival, next year!

Eat Me Magazine - Issue 3

2010-09-24T14:26:00.000-07:00

I was so chuffed to do these illustrations for Ernesto Paiva's pull out and keep recipes for Eat Me Magazine. The magazine itself is a lovely thing to behold, beautifully designed and packed full of engaging food interviews, guides and discussions (and with Gizzi Erskine on the cover).
Buy here...http://eatmemagazine.wazala.com/
www.eatmemagazine.com

They Is Us - Private View

2010-09-24T14:20:00.001-07:00

Photos by Ellen Parousi - more on nestgallery.blogspot.com as well as the Nest Gallery Flickr

Science Fiction Ladies

2010-09-17T03:16:00.000-07:00

The Sassoon Gallery, Peckham. Come and look! Work by Chloe Bonfield, Millie Easton, Bronagh Fegan, Annabel Innes, Anna Lincoln, Lucy Porter, Mary Vettise and me. More pictures to be uploaded and check out the Nest Gallery blog and Flickr for more.

Postcards

2010-09-04T11:33:00.000-07:00

If you want to see them all come on the 16th

dalla Rosa

2010-09-03T13:52:00.000-07:00

Commissioned by the curator of the dalla Rosa gallery. The gallery opens Friday 10th September, with a show by Kasper Pincis, be sure to check it out.
www.dallarosagallery.com

TwEATs Publication - The Glasgow Harvest Festival

2010-09-03T13:38:00.001-07:00

My illustration of Carrot Soup was included in the booklet designed by Hilary Grant (edible-wearable.blogspot.com) for the Glasgow Harvest Festival that happened last weekend.
www.nva.org.uk

'They Is Us'

2010-08-31T06:15:00.000-07:00

For many months now, Nest Gallery has been working with The Sisters Burn to put together 'They Is Us', a show dealing with a female response to the themes brought up by the science fiction genre. Eight artists deal with visions of the future and prophecies of the past.

The show opens on the 16th of September 6-9pm and continues until the 3rd of October. at The Sassoon Gallery, Peckham. All are welcome!

Our sponsor for the private view is Kopparberg Cider.

Music by Sound as a Pound DJs

YES

2010-08-25T16:25:00.000-07:00

2010-08-21T16:25:00.001-07:00

heterochromia

DrunkenWerewolf magazine - Issue 13

2010-08-03T05:28:00.000-07:00

Out now - get it while its hot - http://drunkenwerewolf.livejournal.com/144415.html.- with interviews from Mystery Jets, Paul Hawkins, Pete Roe, Woodpecker Wooliams, Bear Driver and review for Caitlin Rose, Wolf Parade and many more...

Science Fiction

2010-08-01T07:42:00.001-07:00

Over the past few months I've been working on a project...and now I am in the making stages. Looking at the idea of the female and science fiction, I am doing a series of 13 portraits celebrating the various female characters in science fiction films and how they are portrayed by male directors.

20 x 20 magazine

2010-07-26T05:13:00.000-07:00

Available now through print and ebook on http://www.20x20magazine.com/...featuring an illustration of mine on the cover...

Vintage Fabric

2010-07-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

This was my entry for the 2010 Clothkits Vintage Fabric print competition. Inspired by Pablo's ice cream van.

Some inspiration...things to see

2010-06-28T11:51:00.000-07:00

Sleeper (Woody Allen and Diane Keaton) for science fiction time, "Exposed" at the Tate Modern (Photograph by 'Weegee' and the Surveillance rooms towards the end of the exhibit caught my eye), Isabella Rossellini's 'Green Pornos' and the trailer for 'Somewhere' - Sofia Coppola.

Future publication

2010-06-26T01:35:00.000-07:00

An illustration I've produced for a book coming out in late 2011, which is a collection of Oxford and Cambridge memories by alumni. I was asked by the editor to create a specific piece which showed the various subjects and aspects of the universities.

2010-06-23T14:30:00.001-07:00

Woolley Jumpers

2010-06-20T11:12:00.000-07:00

You even need them on a June eve...

DrunkenWerewolf Flyer

2010-06-19T13:54:00.001-07:00

Oh yes. Look at their blog - NOW!

Pyjamas

2010-06-19T03:56:00.000-07:00

I have started designing for a print design studio in New York, a bit of a learning curve but I am happy to say a good one. These are the beginnings of some sleep set designs.

London Zine Symposium 2010

2010-05-30T02:11:00.001-07:00

Yesterday Nest Gallery set up shop at the London Zine Symposium...it was a hectic but really good day. See more on the Nest Gallery blog.

Cycling in London competition

2010-05-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

London Transport Museum/Association of Illustrators launched a competition for illustrators to demonstrate the environmental/recreational benefit of cycling. I went with an 'Cycling Compass' idea, not explicitly naming places (Hackney City Farm, Geffrye Museum, Columbia Flower Market, The Planetarium, Horniman Museum, Richmond Park, V&A and Hampstead Heath) along with a happy cyclist embroidered in the centre. I am really happy with how she turned out - the stitches are delicate and detailed...and she looks friendly.

Collected Visions, 20 x 20 magazine, Madame Lillie's

2010-05-15T05:05:00.000-07:00

Last night was the opening of 20x20 magazine's 'Collection Visions' brought together by editors Giovanna Paternò and Francesca Ricci. I was very happy that my piece 'Again' from Issue 2 is included in the exhibition. The night was really great, with a huge turn out. The show continues until the 23rd of May, so go see it!

http://www.20x20magazine.com/

The Cleggeron Bromance

2010-05-14T08:08:00.001-07:00

For Amelia's Magazine Blog
http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/earth/behold-the-cleggeron-riseth/2010/05/14/

DrunkenWerewolf magazine - Issue 12

2010-05-10T04:09:00.001-07:00

Issue 15 of DrunkenWerewolf Magazine comes out on May 15th, featuring illustrations by Millie Easton and myself.

http://drunkenwerewolf.livejournal.com/

Featured

2010-05-10T03:49:00.000-07:00

I spent the last three weeks interning at Advocate Art and I am currently featured on their lab section...
http://www.advocate-art.com/lab/

Nokia project

2010-05-09T12:20:00.000-07:00

A little something for a Nokia Creative Development Mobile Computing project commissioned by Wieden and Kennedy London.

'Plant Tales' zine

2010-04-25T09:07:00.000-07:00

My friend Holly McNeil the botanist has inspired my new zine 'Plant Tales', which I will be selling at the London Zine Symposium at the end of May for £1.50. The book consists of plant superstitions and is inspired by superstitions found in The Penguin Guide to Superstitions in Britain and Ireland by Steve Roud.

Collars

2010-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Wieden and Kennedy 'Decorators' Installation

2010-04-12T02:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we installed the 'Decorators' show in the both stairwells in Wieden and Kennedy, one occupying our wallpapers and the other with a mural. It was a full day job.

'Decorators'

2010-04-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

As I've mentioned on the Nest Gallery Blog, Chloe is curating a show at Wieden and Kennedy with Laura Vent titled 'Decorators', involving Chloe, Jenny, Anna and myself producing a wallpaper with a specific colour palette and a mural each. We are installing on this weekend...but here's some bits and bobs of what I've been working on to whet your appetite...the decorative quality of a female pastry chef and the food chain.

Helen Frik Installation at Chapter Invite

2010-04-01T05:44:00.000-07:00

This exhibition looks really impressive (it features 200 handmade toys - one of which I made...in a post below). I wonder if Cardiff can be done in a day...

2010-03-30T06:14:00.001-07:00

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

2010-03-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

Fire & Knives

2010-03-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

As a result of my taste and various internships at independent bespoke places, there is no doubt that naturally I would be drawn to STACK magazine subscription which I have had since June.

This month I received two magazines and was lucky enough to have 'Fire and Knives' with me for company at work today. This beautiful publication is as satisfying as a hearty three-course meal, with its illustrations by Esther Aarts and MH Jeeves, alongside images from 'Mrs Marshall's Book of Moulds' and menus for George Perry-Smith's The Hole in the Wall. The subject matter is varied within the realms of food writing, articles on a Canadian poet and his ode to a large cheese, the rise and fall of railway catering and figurative food. The design is impeccable but there is substance as well as style. I was completely absorbed by each piece of writing.

It is published quarterly and available from here...

http://fireandknives.com/

Rosie's badge

2010-03-14T15:57:00.000-07:00

So this is how it looks on. I turned 25 yesterday, and I felt relatively calm in comparison to other years, two cakes, useful presents (time will be spent reading about ghosts and planets), a happy mummy and a trip to see Millie and Natalie in Tunbridge Wells.

Helen Frik Installation at Chapter

2010-03-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

Helen Frik will be exhibiting 'Difficult' at Chapter Gallery in Cardiff, which will run from 2 April - 9 May 2010, which will feature the installation 'Higher Up, Where to'. The installation required artists to produce 200 handmade toys. I attempted to make a hot air balloon, which ended up being a bit of a disaster. Instead I made a toy magpie, since I've managed to learn how to cope with a sewing machine in the past few weeks.

DrunkenWerewolf magazine (Issue 11) Illustration

2010-03-05T09:46:00.000-08:00

Out now! Featuring a selection of fine interviews and reviews from here http://drunkenwerewolf.livejournal.com/128801.html

Picastro

2010-03-03T16:12:00.000-08:00

They are playing Cafe Oto on the 24th of March...and I'm going.

Rosie's 25th

2010-03-01T01:15:00.000-08:00

Rosie turned 25 this weekend and I made her these...an owl card and a bulldog brooch, secured on with a safety pin. Considering making these round brooches on request, so if you would like one get in touch.

Solo Cinema Trips

2010-02-23T13:49:00.000-08:00

I did my first solo cinema trip this weekend to see 'Where the Wild Things Are' at the Prince Charles.
Carol was my favourite. The sadness in his eyes at the end.

Heroes zine

2010-02-15T05:22:00.000-08:00

After its debut at the 'Nest Gallery' table at the Alternative Press Fair 2010, I am happy to say you can buy my latest zine 'Heroes', in collaboration with Millie Easton. It's £2.50, no extra charge for postage and comes with a free Kate Bush 'Heathcliff' badge.

Blanket Magazine

2010-02-12T14:46:00.000-08:00

I did publish a post on here saying otherwise, but I have in fact had my work published in the very lovely 'Blanket Magazine' for its 20th issue, which centres around the theme 'I think I can fly'. This was my submission entitled 'Blueprint'.

The magazine is available to buy from http://blanketmagazine.com/

Alternative Press Fair 2010

2010-02-12T04:11:00.000-08:00

So I've been working away at Nest Gallery HQ for preparations for our table at the Alternative Press Fair. I've updated work I have received in advance from artist Emma Robertson, animators Emily and Anne and writer Bronagh Fegan, which can be viewed on nestgallery.blogspot.com

Dieter Rams at the Design Museum

2010-02-08T13:10:00.000-08:00

Lovely.

I've been thinking of you...

2010-01-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

Is a project or 'Sewing Circle' started by Katherine Eves and can be followed on http://ibtoy.blogspot.com/. On the 13th of January I produced an embroidery based on this theme, while I was under the influence of a cold and it was snowing outside.

I was inspired largely by a book I have been reading on 'The Day of the Dead' in Mexico, which also includes a small part of folklore that describes certain souls after four years and helping the sun to rise turning into birds, insects, clouds and planets.