http://fionalongart.co.uk The art and musings of Fiona Long, a London based artist. Fiona Long: contemporary artist. Art from Fiona Long Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:35:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Chaos of Memories The Chaos of Memories Originally uploaded by fionalongart. Tabernacle Gallery 34-35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY “The Chaos of Memories” 17th to 22nd January 2012 Private View: Tuesday 17th January 6-10pm “Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector's passion borders on the ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/the-chaos-of-memories I've had a history of good luck with the weather in the Lake District. They say you can never have more than two days in a row without rain and I've defied those odds on my last two visits. Many years ago, when doing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition, ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/a-place-exploration-in-the-lake-district Eco-warriors photography competition choked Originally uploaded by fionalongart. I was excited to receive an email a couple of weeks ago informing me that I was a finalist in the Eco-warriors photography exhibition a the National Centre for Craft and Design. An hour later, ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/eco-warriors-photography-competition Post Script exhibition Post Script exhibition Originally uploaded by fionalongart. A group art exhibition at the Merton Priory archaeological site, Colliers Wood, London: 8, 9 and 15, 16 October 2011 The Chapter House ruins, once part of the massive and historically important Merton Priory (destroyed ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/post-script-exhibition A satisfied customer A satisfied customer Originally uploaded by fionalongart. My talented friend, Theresa Bruno is curating a show next year and has invited me to be a part of it. I can't wait! She loved my "Customer Fulfilment Centre" photo and has asked ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/a-satisfied-customer There have been highs, and lows, weird canapes and intrigue... On Friday night, I was supposed to be at a Private View for a show that I was in, 1.3 Miles from Centre Court. I didn't go, and in fact none of us did, because the gallery manager ran off with ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/an-interesting-few-days POST Artists have kindly been invited to take part in the Exchange Project in Hackney Wick in conjunction with the education and community programme of the Hackney Wicked festival. POST Artists will be showcasing the results of their collaborative practice to the local residents and artists of Hackney Wick to highlight ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/post-1st-thursdays-event-in-hackney-wick Some paintings from my latest series. I am often intrigued by the collections of objects I encounter in the street, placed unconsciously or accidentally in what could have been a formal arrangement. If placed in a different context like a gallery, how would they be perceived differently? By painting these ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/formal-paintings-of-informal-sculptures I've got a brilliant new job. I've started working at a gorgeous art supplies shop in Fulham called Jackson's. It's really atmospheric, tucked away under the railway arches of Putney Bridge Station. I get to spend my days dealing with luscious paint, learning more about art materials, and talking to ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/jacksons-art-supplies-in-fulham I’ve been preoccupied with the everyday lately, in fact, every day for several years. I like to find humour and wonder in overlooked and unexpected places. By finding something magical in something seemingly banal, the world at least appears to be a better place, and feels it too. I’m even ... http://fionalongart.co.uk/archives/bar-tur-award