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New Designers 2012 Printed Textiles and Surface Design Graduates: part three

My final round up features some delightful work from Glasgow School of Art, UCA Rochester and LCC surface designers.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Here’s my final round up of New Designers 2012 printed textiles and surface design talent. At the Glasgow School of Art Emily de Vale worked in 3D, embroidering laser cut …

Jerwood Drawing Prize 2011: Exhibition Review

More fantastic drawing at this years Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition. Favourites include the work of winners Gary Lawrence and Kristian Fletcher, plus Iain Andrews, Lottie Jackson-Eeles, Louisa Fairclough and Fran Richardson.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Homage to Anonymous by Gary Lawrence (detail).
This year the Jerwood Drawing Prize grows more influential than ever. During his speech at the opening of the exhibition last night art historian …

A Review of the 2010 Seattle Hempfest

A review of Seattle's annual Hempfest. Can it change the public's perceptions of the aromatic herb? With ace illustrations by Zachariah O'Hora and Edmund Tucker.

Written by Louisa Lee

Illustration by Zach O’Hora.
Seattle’s Annual Hempfest attracts a range of characters. As we wait in the half mile long queue to get into this years festival which is focusing on …

My Mum’s A Hippy: an interview with illustrator Monique Jivram

From textile art to illustration, Monique Jivram discusses her work with Amelia's Magazine

Written by Louisa Lee

British-Columbian artist and illustrator Monique Jivram sits down with Louisa Lee to discuss her work…
You have a background in textile art, when and how did you become more interested in …

Q&A with Paula Castro

She's produced work for Vogue and Issey Miyake whilst being shown in international galleries. Louisa Lee interviews Paula Castro.

Written by Louisa Lee

Your work will be featured in the Contemporary Graphic Art Fair, ‘Pick Me Up’ at Somerset House this April. Are you excited about this?
Very much!
Being based in Paris, how do …

Film: An Interview with Jessica Lux

War photographer, Award winner, Film-maker. Louisa Lee talks to Jessica Lux.

Written by Louisa Lee

All Stills from ‘Join The Dots’ by Jessica Lux
Jessica Lux is a film-maker who has had her share of interesting life experience. She rejected a place at Oxford to study …

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Petra Noordkamp: Chasing the Male Gaze

Dutch female photographer Petra Noordkamp reveals her world, influences and future projects in this exclusive interview.

Written by Louisa Lee

All photographs courtesy of Petra Noordkamp
Louisa Lee: Your photos seem very spontaneous. Do you have an idea in advance of what you’re going to photograph?
Petra Noordkamp: Most of the …

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Eva Hesse Studiowork: Camden Arts Centre

Die-hard Eva Hesse fan Louisa Lee reports from an arts centre on a hill

Written by Louisa lee

Contingent, courtesy of Eva Hesse, 1969
What makes a work unfinished? And, if a work is ‘unfinished’, what makes a work ‘finished’ and how should an incomplete work be viewed? Elliott …

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Illustrator Zöe Barker: Blimey, That is Nice !

Contributor Louisa Lee discusses with freelance illustrator Zöe Barker about putting 3H pencil to paper and the need to go back to real values.

Written by Louisa Lee

All illustrations courtesy of Zöe Barker
Louisa Lee:  I’ve noticed that you’ve got a fine art background, how did this develop into illustration?
Zöe Barker: Since I was a kid I wanted …

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Natalia Calvocoressi: “I need a Spy Camera!”

"There is no point in being precious about photographs". Photographer and graphic designer Natalia Calvocoressi is an ever curious mind with a down-to-earth approach to her art. Contributor Louisa Lee interviews.

Written by Louisa Lee

All Photographs courtesy of Natalia Calvocoressi
Louisa Lee: When and how did you first become interested in photography?
Natalia Calvocoressi: I started to become interested in photography …

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A Serious Woman? Late-style, Sexuality and the Female Artist

Can erotic art and old age go hand-in-hand? Contributor Louisa Lee finds out for Amelia.

Written by Louisa Lee

Alina Szapocznikow, “Great Bellies”, 1968, photo: Roger Gain, © Piotr Stanisławski and Alina Szapocznikow, “Kroczące usta”, 1966, photo: © Piotr Stanisławski
Very occasionally and normally with a good dose of tongue-in-cheek …

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