Holden Gallery 62@50 on my way to work

This is the front entrance to the Holden gallery in the UK. I studied my BA here I pass it everyday to and from work and recently the 62@50 caught my eye. This is because I know the 62 group are a 50 year old strong collective, I can't believe they're presenting so close to my neck of the woods.

I aspire to join the group one day! They are the most prominent and influential British group for contemporary textile. Alice Kettle's triptych inspired me to buy a sewing machine which lead to the creation of Adam and now a new piece of Kettle's is hanging among 57 other greats like Michael Brennand-Wood, Rachel Gornall and a new hero to me Jan Beaney

look at this spectacular layering, thread of different textures and thickness creating this wonderful landscape. Walking through the exhibition makes me more determined to get creative. Its only here till 17 Aug 2012 so if you're local to Manchester- get there fast!

Review: Brewery Art Centre Kendal

In the spirit of doing more regular posts these are I recently went to the Brewery Art Centre and saw work by artist Takao Saito I was immediately drawn to his intense dramatic style and felt lucky to stumble on to the works at the centre. What I particularly like is that the paper provides a neutral tone and the white paint marks create splashes of light to add a sharp depth to the work. Manga has influenced my drawings and style since I was 16, it was great to see Saito orginal marks first hand at the gallery.

The Brewery Centre is based in Kendal and the exhibition is on until the 3rd of September they have heaps going at the centre you can easily make a full day trip and see a performance at night, Kendal is also home to Kendal cake- minty heaven.