One of the first works for the upcoming Steampunk Solstice event in June. Something unearthly is trying to emerge from the cover, and dark ichor stains the supple leather as it eats its way through.
Steampunk… just the word brings to mind an image of rich leather, gleaming brass, strange maps and turning gears. A time that never was, in a world that’s only partly recognisable as our own. I love the steampunk ethos of creativity, of living in a world where people still spend time making things, and making […]
If you happen to be near 17 Pitfield Street, Hoxton, LONDON N1 6HB on the 26th of April, you might want to check out the launch of a fascinating project called “codex: between this and that”. The project, a collaboration between artists Egidija Čiricaitė, Chris Gibson and George Cullen, explores ‘the codex’ as a concept, and is […]
As some of you know, I have Multiple Sclerosis. It’s not the worst thing in the world, but it does mean that I have to take a figurative run-up at projects these days. A couple of years ago, when I was attending the Fairy Market down in Dartmouth, I managed to create about eight original […]
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Just a quick note to say that I’ll be at Dartmouth Faerie Fair & Masquerade Ball this weekend (26th – 28th November 2010), with my friend Helen Rich of Xothique Designs. Come along to meet us at The Flavel in Dartmouth, Devon if you can.
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Moustache! Got an event to do!
So, you’re in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, and you’ve nothing to do… Why aren’t you at The Grand Pavilion looking at all the lovely Steampunk goodness? We’re here today and tomorrow between 11 and 4.30, so get your brass goggles on and get down here right now! Come and see the curious crafts, and stay for […]