Memories of the Market

June 13, 2017

Memories of the Market was a film screening held on the 7th June at the Lost Theatre in Stockwell, London. The screening was part of the London Festival of Architecture and focused on the theme of memory. Outside the theatre colourful fruit and vegtables from New Covent Garden Market were available for guests to enjoy. I nibbled on strawberries and peaches. The series of artworks I created inspired by the Market were exhibited on the stairs leading to the cinema. Just below my works, a garland of carrots and vegtables decorated the stairs. The film comprised of ten mini documentaries …

RK Burt Gallery, Paper Works: Walk on the Wild Side

April 25, 2017

Sharing a few photographs of the varied and dynamic exhibition titled ‘Paper Works: Walk on the Wild Side’. 24 April – 5th May 2017, RK Burt, 57-61 Union St, London SE1 1SG

Tower 42

January 9, 2017

Artful invited me to exhibit artworks in the foyer of Tower 42. The buildings original name was the Natwest Tower. It was opened in 1981 and held the status as the tallest building in the City of London for 30 years until it was surpassed by the Heron Tower in 2009. Viewings can be arranged by appointment – please contact me for further information. Exhibition Dates: January 8th – March 2007 Venue: Tower 42, Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HN Artful: Article ‘Venetia Norris coming to Tower 42’ Tower 42

Filming in the Studio

November 25, 2016

I am collaborating with Chocolate Films to create a short documentary as part of the 1000 Londoners project. This exciting program creates a unique digital portrait of our city. It offers an insight into the lives of 1000 people who consider themselves to be Londoners, taking in all ages, religions, race, income, interests and opinions. Each week, a profile of a Londoner is posted on the home page. The profile contains a 3 minute film that gives an insight into the life of the Londoner, as well as their own personal photos of London and some answers to crucial questions …

Putney Artist Open House 2016

October 4, 2016

Wonderful to share my work with a new audience and also see many familiar faces. Interesting to discuss my artworks inspired by New Covent Garden Flower Market and hear stories and memories from local residence about this special place. Looking forward to exhibiting next weekend, details below: Exhibition Dates: 1-2 & 8-9 October. Venue: Zinc White, Arch 8, Railway Arches, 150 Putney Bridge Road, London SW15 2NG Zinc White Putney Artists Wandsworth Artists Open House

Exhibition: Inspired by the Flower Market

September 1, 2016

I have just delivered artworks to the framers to be ready for Artist Open House – one month today. I have chosen box frames and opted for pins to hold the paper in place rather than glue. I like the honesty of seeing how something is put together. I am exhibiting artworks inspired by New Covent Garden Flower Market during the first two weekend of October – all very welcome. Dates: 1-2 & 8-9 October, 11am – 6pm Venue: Zinc White, Arch 8, Railway Arches, 150 Putney Bridge Road SW15 2NG

Work in progress

July 22, 2016

Sharing some studio shots of artwork inspired by New Covent Garden Flower Market. For more information about this project have a look at my earlier blog post: Transplanting the Flower Market. I shall be exhibiting the finished works during October 2016 as part of Putney Artists Open House

Transplanting the Flower Market

January 14, 2016

I keep returning to New Covent Garden Flower Market. However, with the forthcoming move of the Market to a new building in October 2016 I feel now is the time to move the project forward. I have continued to research the history, people, politics, locations and buildings of the Flower Market. My project has developed from creating artwork that purely documents a moment in time to exploring the idea of a permanent market that moves. I have become fascinated by the notion of transplanting this incredible market. I used to see the Flower Market as a landscape of flowers in …

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