Dear Nature at IKON Gallery

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.

UK YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD - SAATCHI GALLERY

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 - ANTHONY WHISHAW

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.

HASSAN HAJJAJ - EVERYDAY SUPERSTARS

‘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.’

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IN THE STUDIO - JOHN NEWLING

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.

VAL'S GYM AT BLOOMBERG NEW CONTEMPORARIES 2016

‘Val’s Gym’', a short documentary I made in 2015 will be show at the ICA, London and Bluecoat, Liverpool as part of Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2016.

Derbyshire Gym owner Val Lawrence has committed his life to fitness and personal training for over 25 years. The gym in Heanor was build from the ground up by Val with help from others in the community. The rough and ready gym, along with Val's dedication and knowledge has provided many with life changing results.

Val turns 70 next year...

newcontemporaries.co.uk