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De:Coding Graffiti
Whatnot might this be? We contemplate, we gander and we gaze……this could imply a manifold of deeds. A quadratic equation reproduced as street art through the enamel of the aerosol. Graffiti adorning the wall of a North Liverpool estate in situ. On outset, the leaf symbol. Perhaps a tool of environmental activism, signifying the need…
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The Observatory
The Observatory is a proposal for a mobile star gazing system to be site across Leeds in 2023. The Observatory The Observatory to be a mantra for the imagination. An inflatable chasm of wisdom, forum for discourse and a cavity of creativity. The art of print media fused with the functionality of the world renowned…
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Badgers in Burnley!
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations routed a trip across the Pennines for Rags Boutique. Burnley was the destination, the Leeds Liverpool canal the location. Buffered on the canal bank, the floating canopy was taken over by Burnley’s youth of creatives. Repurposed, single use plastic bags the source material, magical masks the outcome. Badgers, bumble bee’s, bats…
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Deco on Deansgate
3 months hence the Tower of Light was officially unveiled on Deansgate we question if this can be seen as a return to decorative arts within architecture? Does the structure parallel concerns of the modern era? How has this small, but perfectly formed smoke outlet fitted into the Manchester skyline? The inspiration for the structure…
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Orchard
Orchard, a year in England’s Eden was one of the most capturing books to be published in 2020. A collaboration between two authors: Benedict Macdonald and Nicholas Gates. Both are naturalists, both have penned articles for top rate environmental publications including National Geographic and both have created content for BBC and ITV including David Attenborough’s …
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2 Years
Easter marks two years of Dave’s passing, an early victim of covid 19. Alison, his partner writes this poem to mark the occasion. 2 years 2 years since our last handclasp 2 years of pandemic passed 2 years, your death broadcast 2 years, of living steadfast ===News Flash=== Russia invaded Ukraine Putin’ dictators brain Claims…
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Owl and the Pussy Cat
The Aviary The Aviary design looks to depict the large collection of birds which the 13th Earl of Derby held within his menagerie. With over 300 species of rare and valuable birds his collection was considered one of the most extensive and impressive in Europe. During the 1850’s he commissioned the young Edward Lear to…
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Forest Island
Forest Island Not much of a gamer? Played a bit of Pac Man and Tetris in your younger days? Snake used to pass the time on outstretched train journeys? Forest Island is the game for you! A feel good game which relaxes and takes away your daily stresses. Easy to download to your phone or…
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Address Colonialism
Address Colonial was a proposal submitted from Alison Little for the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool to the Liverpool Bid Company. Address: Colonialism The Mural Address: Colonialism mural to be located within the sea fearing location of the Baltic Triangle. Within the artwork we look to address Britains Colonial past and to hold ourselves culpable…
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Gratitude Jar
So, after an awe inspiring session with positive psychologist Alice Beveridge I have taken the uplifting step of creating a gratitude jar. In this, I re-purposed a beetroot jar, by adding paper circles. The beautifully flowered yellow papers were casings for Sainsburys lemon and ginger tea. The next step was to adorn with…
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