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ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3

I’m pleased to announce that Summer ’76 has been selected by editor Polly Bates to appear in ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3 . The Magazine , available in July 2022 can be purchased as a physical A4 copy or digitally via the on-line shop.

ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3
ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3

“Catherine Hill reflects on the summer of 1976, the hottest summer of the 1970’s. Hill was oblivious to the water crisis growing all around her, as she was only 7 years old at the time, which resulted in the ‘Drought Act’ on 6th August 1976. There were serious emergency powers to reduce or turn off domestic and industrial water supplies. Hill now realises the signs of Global Warming were there for all to see. – We begin this week with a similar state of emergency, where the climate crisis is unavoidable. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting another 46 years for real action.”

Polly Bates
ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3 - red hand embroidery - words sharig memories of the drought of 1976
Summer ’76

“ARTISTS RESPONDING TO … Magazine approaches paramount news and world happenings through the eyes of international artists, creatives and writers. We use creative depictions and literature to highlight current world issues, news and movements that aren’t getting the attention that they deserve. A political and environmental platform to help ignite conversations and spread awareness through visual and written poetic responses. Issue 3 includes an eclectic range of paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, photography, digital art, photography, you name it! A.R.T. Magazine is a quarterly publication, curated and designed by London-based Fine Artist Polly Bates.”

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Postcard Project Exhibition

Postcard project poster

I am pleased to announce that ‘Pandemic Object 2020‘ has been selected by curator Polly Bates for the ‘Artists Responding To’ Postcard Project Exhibition. The Exhibition will take place on the weekend of 14th August – 15th August with an event on the opening night of 14th August between 18:00-21:30.

The event is to be held at 147 Stoke Newington, Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0NY. For further information on the event follow this link.

In November 2020 my work was accepted for inclusion in the project book. Since then, Polly has been waiting patiently to be able to share all the artworks in a physical exhibition.

“To make sure that our exhibition will be enjoyed in a safe space we will be implementing precautions such as a one-way route through the show, and we will be acting on any government guidelines that are current for August. We have also made the opening night of the exhibition a ticketed event, so that we can limit the number of visitors to make a safer environment.” Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

Postcard Project Exhibition Poster showing a blue background with a red post box and details and dates of the exhibition
Postcard Project Exhibition Poster
Pandemic Object 2020 Sewing Machine
Created during Lockdown #2: Pandemic Object 2020 – The Sewing Machine
Pandemic Object 2020 Sewing Machine
Pandemic Object 2020 in Print
'Artists Responding To' Postcard Project Book
‘Artists Responding To’ Postcard Project Book

“At the beginning of November 2020, and the start of the UK’s second national lockdown, ARTISTS RESPONDING TO … sent 200 postcards across the UK to 200 artists. These artists were invited to reflect on the year 2020 and create artwork directly onto the postcards. The postcards involved in this project have been curated into an Art Book. The artworks in this book share personal experiences that we can all relate to, and although they are small in size, they are hugely powerful.” – Polly Bates curator at Artists Responding To.

Pen drawing onto card ; Size 10cm x 15cm. This is one of three piecee of art I completed during Lockdown #2 in November 2020. The others are ‘4 Hours in History’ and ‘Self Portrait’.

Copies of The Postcard Project Book are available to buy from https://www.artistsrespondingto.co.uk/shop-1

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Postcard Project – ‘Artists Responding To’

'Artists Responding To' Postcard Project Book

I am pleased to announce that ‘Pandemic Object 2020’ has been selected for inclusion in the ‘Artists Responding To’ Postcard Project Book. Pen drawing onto card ; Size 10cm x 15cm. This is the third piece of art I completed during Lockdown #2 in November 2020. The others are ‘4 Hours in History’ and ‘Self Portrait’.

'Artists Responding To' Postcard Project Book
‘Artists Responding To’ Postcard Project Book
Pandemic Object 2020 Sewing Machine
Created during Lockdown #2: Pandemic Object 2020 – The Sewing Machine
Pandemic Object 2020 Sewing Machine
Pandemic Object 2020 in Print
Pandemic Object 2020 Sewing Machine featured in the Postcard Project Book
Detail: Pandemic Object 2020

“The Postcard Project has been an incredibly moving and emotional project. 2020 has been an unpredictable year, consumed by a global pandemic, environmental turmoil and political warfare, but we have also experienced community and action

…. At the beginning of November 2020, and the start of the UK’s second national lockdown, ARTISTS RESPONDING TO … sent 200 postcards across the UK to 200 artists. These artists were invited to reflect on the year 2020 and create artwork directly onto the postcards. The postcards involved in this project have been curated into an Art Book. The artworks in this book share personal experiences that we can all relate to, and although they are small in size, they are hugely powerful

….. Seeing how much this year has affected every artist in such different ways has really put this year into perspective. The book allows us to experience the artist’s stories in such a raw and honest way, which is sure to evoke a whole array of emotions for our readers.” – Artists Responding To.

Artworks will be on exhibition in 2021 (dependant on Covid restrictions).

Copies of the Book are available to buy from https://www.artistsrespondingto.co.uk/shop-1

Poster: The Postcard Project
2020 Project Poster