This Year’s Model ’24 part II

This Year’s Model ’24 Part II opened at studio1.1 gallery on Thursday April the 4th. Curated by Michael Keenan and Keran James, Part II showcases work by an…

How I make my work by Alan Dedman

How I make my work explains my painting and drawing, which has become autobiographical. I use it for self-analysis, personal inquiry and healing. I move to and fro…

studio1.1 London

Studio1.1 London is a small, not-for-profit gallery based in Shoreditch close to the City, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. Since studio1.1 started in 2003, the area has…

Weapon of choice

“Don’t be shocked by the tone of my voiceCheck out my new weapon, weapon of choice” So sings Fatboy Slim. ‘Me and my M60’ is a study for…

Painting on Ithaca

Painting on Ithaca (Ithaca Painting Holidays) is a learning event conceived and run by artists Alan Dedman and Adriana Eyzaguirre. Scheduled to take place on the island of…

The Turnip Prize

The Turnip Prize 2023 demarcates twenty five years of rural intransigence towards the effete twaddle spawned by the Turner Prize, based in London. Originally, the Turner Prize celebrated…

Damien’s Hearse

Damien’s Hearse. The wife said: ‘That’s not very nice!’ and the boy said ‘Well he’s not very nice! he cuts cows in half and pickles sharks.’ In trying…

Drawing the word by Alan Dedman

Drawing the word by Alan Dedman. On Saturday the 4th of November Alan Dedman and Stephen Morris convened a figure drawing workshop at the White House, Badingham, in…

A simple line

A simple line by Brian Whelan, is the title of a book published by the artist and alumnus of the Royal Academy Schools (RAS). I recall chatting with…

The White Lady of Camberwell

The White Lady of Camberwell appeared at the top of Denmark Hill, abutting Camberwell Green at lunch-time on Sunday, October the 8th, 1995. My girlfriend and me were…