Another well-deserved accolade for artist Larry Achiampong who has recently become the Main Prize-winner for Aesthetica Art Prize 2023.
Selected from an initial 4,000 artworks, longlisted to 125 and a shortlist of 21, Achiampong has been selected for his film Wayfinder (that I worked on in 2022). The prize includes £10,000 plus an exhibition and publication.
Massive congratulations to the whole team who worked on the film and has collaborated with Larry over its production!
From 41 eligible films that were submitted to BAFTA for consideration, Larry Achiampong’s Wayfinder (that I worked on in 2022) has been long listed in the Outstanding Debut by A British Writer, Director or Producer category.
A huge achievement for the whole crew and especially Larry Achiampong.
Project film for Somang Lee’s - The Living Line.
The Living Line is a site-specific commission by East London-based illustrator Somang Lee. It visualises the plants, birds and insects that can be discovered along the route of The Line, encouraging people to explore the wealth of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and along the waterways.
The project was commissioned by The Line.
Art on the Underground present Larry Achiampong’s new permanent public artwork at Westminster Underground Station in London.
PAN AFRICAN FLAG FOR THE RELIC TRAVELLERS’ ALLIANCE (UNION) re-imagines the London Underground roundel with Achiampong’s own design.
‘Achiampong’s new version replaces the traditional red and blue design with Pan African colours that speak symbolically to African diasporic identities while also acknowledging their contributions and presence in London. Green, black and red reflect the land, the people and the struggles the African continent has endured, while yellow-gold represents a new day and prosperity. He incorporates 54 stars arranged around the edge of the roundel, representing each of the 54 countries of the African continent joined in union.’
I was lucky enough to be invited to the install during engineering hours Midnight - 4am to document the process of this historic day coming together, as well as document the final work.
Social media content for menswear fashion company Universal Works.
Exhibition film of Larry Achiampong’s new major UK solo show at Turner Contemporary.
A conversation film for Nottingham Castle with artist Caroline Walker for the upcoming exhibition: Laura Knight & Caroline Walker: A Female Gaze
Universal Works’s Christmas 2021 is all about family, a ‘Universal Family’.
Exploring what family means for Universal Works through a series of ‘family’ portraits inspired by the classic Christmas family portrait.
Menswear, curry, beer, the perfect collab?
That’s just what Universal Works and Bundobust have done with their mates at Hip Store in Leeds.
We produced a short vid to show off the collection and Future Friendship Project initiative, which sees Universal Works connecting with, and working alongside brands and companies that share their authentic vision of Peace, Love and Soul.
Exhibition documentation for Andrew Logan - The Joy of Sculpture at Bonington Gallery.
Over the COVID-19 pandemic I have been collaborating remotely with Los Angeles Artist Carmen Argote editing her first video work - N Evergreen Ave 4 that recently launched at Primary.
Carmen finally was able to travel to the UK a few weeks ago where I was able to meet her in person and discuss the work. The video work was central in creating the exhibition, the artist using it as a kind of mediative and healing backdrop to make in the space during her residency.
Video showcase of the Mundella Show Home for Meadows Green, a new residential development by Blueprint in Nottingham.
Shooting in Slog3 for maximum dynamic range is essential for property work to balance the bright incoming window light against indoor ambience.
I’m continuously surprised by the power of the Sony FX6, 15 stops of dynamic range creates an amazing natural picture and the highlight roll off is a dream. Check out the before and after grading below:
Another collaboration with Sound Artist and Composer Jason Singh for Selfridges’s Garden Centre virtual event.
Using bio data from a selection of plants, four immersive pieces were created and mastered in binaural audio by David McEwan. Accompanied with inspired visuals created in the Artist’s home by myself.
Exhibition documentation for ‘Old Salt’ from Laura Wilson at The Collection.
Exhibition documentation for ‘Here, The Gold Ones Meet’ from Reactor at Bonington Gallery.
A livestream of the full performance is also available here.
My film ‘Dear Nature’ commissioned by Artist John Newling will be showing at Brighton Festival 2021. More information and tickets can be found here.
‘Eighty-one letters written over 81 consecutive days. Letters that confront our ongoing relationship with Nature; letters that question, confess and address. Socially engaged artist John Newling’s letters to Nature form a poetic manifesto for our relationship with the natural world. Part impassioned plea, part exercise in truth and reconciliation, they are written frankly and intimately as if to a loved-one, attempting to forge a closer, more fruitful relationship.
Now, in a thought-provoking co-commission by Brighton Festival, composers Sally Beamish and Lisa Heute have linked a selection of these letters using a series of pieces for solo cello. The letters, read by members of John’s community, are juxtaposed with Reece Straw’s mesmerising images of nature and live performance of the new solo cello works. An appeal for a new state of mind for the future, rooted in hope, balance and respect.’
Sound Artist Jason Singh presents ‘Extinction Songs’ as part of ‘The Secret World of Plants’ programme at Kew Gardens.
Primary are raising funds to continue the refurbishment of their grade II listed building.
Primary is an Artist-led gallery and studios in Nottingham full of Artists, designers, gardeners, makers and bakers.
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Documentary on Cultural Producer Saziso Phiri commissioned by UK New Artists.
‘Part of Eurodesk’s Time to Move 2020 campaign, 'The Art of Working (Internationally)' is a series of short documentary films featuring interviews and work from three UK artists. The interviews focus on the influence and impact of having international experiences either through festivals, exhibitions, performances or residencies. This film features Saziso Phiri.
Saziso is a Cultural Producer and Curator, working independently and in partnership with organisations and individuals. She entered the arts as a teenager through a programme to encourage young people to engage with contemporary art. She went on to pursue Photography, History of Art and Film Studies at college, whilst working as a filmmaker and photographer before studying Politics and International Studies at Loughborough University. Her diverse educational background has helped inform many of the themes explored in her curatorial practice.’
A personal project capturing a day session at Shillinglee Fishery with my good friend Nathan Melrose.
