Artist
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.
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
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.
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.
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.’
In 2018 Artist John Newling spent 81 consecutive days writing letters to nature. This culminated into a book entitled ‘Dear Nature’ (Available to purchase here).
After the launch of the book in 2019 John Newling commissioned me to interpret the book into a film for exhibition. The film is a mediative journey through nature guided by the narration of multiple voices reading the letters from the book.
The film will be launched at Newling’s new major exhibition ‘Dear Nature’ at IKON Gallery Birmingham 4th March — 6th September 2020.
More on the exhibition can be found here.
Documenting the exhibition and event at the Robert Walters Group UK Young Artist of the Year Awards 2019.
Artist Connor Rogers was awarded first prize of £10,000 to support his development as an exceptional painter.
Exhibition curated by Garth Gratrix and facilitated by UKNA.
In the studio is a series of short documentaries collaborating with Beam Editions. The series offer insights into the life, ideas and working methods of artists.
Here with Artist Anthony Whishaw RA.
‘Everyday Superstars’ is a documentary film commissioned by New Art Exchange recording the process of Artist Hassan Hajjaj photographing Nadia Latoya, who was nominated by the community as a local ‘superstar’.
‘We take you behind the scenes in this short documentary about our Nottingham-centric commissioned portrait by Hassan Hajjaj…
Our Everyday Superstars project invited audiences to nominate extra-special individuals from the city; calling for activists, campaigning for social change, supporters of young people, individuals who have accomplished in the face of adversity, or simply who have amazing talents worthy of recognition.
The nominations were made and Nadia Latoya was announced as our winner. Nadia was styled and photographed by Hassan Hajjaj and now her portrait hangs in the gallery alongside Hajjaj’s other Rock Stars as part of the exhibition The Path which showcases colour, community & culture and creativity.’
In the studio is a series of short documentaries collaborating with Beam Editions. The series offer insights into the life, ideas and working methods of artists.
Our first film is with Artist John Newling.
