the old shopkeeper

making new marks ;)

Smithfield Market

Curating our Own Show

In response to the fantastic show at Nottingham New Contemporary; The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/art/universal-addressability-dumb-things we decided to curate our own show in the gallery.

Searching for Inspiration

My second collection of ceramics is on the horizon. Today I have been getting my hands dirty searching through stacks of vintage pottery in the hope of a fine discovery!

Talking Heads

I photographed these stunningly carved heads whilst I was in Southwell, I think they will certainly evolve into characters in my next chapter of work.

London

Had a great visit to London this weekend to see the first full-scale retrospective of the fabulous Pop artist Lichtenstein. I wasn't disappointed at all some amazing work, however I was seeing Benday dots for the rest of the day. Tate.org.ukg

Wiverton Hall

We went for a stroll along the costal path in Blakeney today. Great cakes at Wiverton Farm Cafe. Looking forward to returning to the studio to create my new collection of Paintings for Holmfirth.

Spring time in Norfolk

I'm away from the studio soaking up the Spring time in Norfolk. We had the most amazing walk through the sand dunes in Burnam Overy Staithe.

A Fine Little Day!

We headed to Clumber Park today to hunt down more Chocolate!!! The Walled Kitchen Gardens a great place to spend time .

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, Happy Times!  
The Spring Sunshine made an appearance today, fantastic light shone through the Southwell Workhouse windows. Happy Birthday Matt, a great day was had, heres to great times ahead!

workhouse

We hunted for eggs at the Southwell Workhouse today.  A perfect place for photographing my new collection of cards.  Now available from my shop http://kayvanbellen.bigcartel.com/

NEW Hot off the Press

A special delivery arrived at my studio today.......
Boxes of my new collection of Greetings Cards filled the studio, the smell of printing ink made me want to get my hands dirty once again! Beautifully Litho Printed on heavy archival stock these cards look great. Available in my shop on Monday.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Revisited

A cold, grey weekend back in my hometown of Yorkshire.  Some great shows happening at the Yorkshire Scuplture Park to look out for FABRIC-ATION features 30 works made between 2002 and 2013 by Yinka Shonibare.  Caught a glimpse of the Space man flying past the walk way.  Look out for the flock of sheep grazing in the fields Alison Cooper, Write To Roam. Some great screen prints are located in the gallery shop!

Yorkshire Sculpture Park www.ysp.co.uk

Have You Seen This Man?

I have been discovering new ideas, new people and new artists today.  A good day in the studio! Look out for the work of Hollie Chastain, love the reinvention of the old journal.

Love Is In the Air

Happy Valentines Day!

Korean Gomusin / Dutch Clogs

gun ho fat choy

Today's celebrations at The Lakeside Arts Centre!