A Visit from Grayson

Currently here at Chelsea College we are showcasing student work from all over the country in an event called Origins. The work is a diverse collection from many disciplines from Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design, Level 3 Diploma and extended Diploma in Arts and Design and Foundation Diploma in Arts & Design. Special guest at the private view last Thursday was none other than artist Grayson Perry, renowned for his sculptured vases and cross dressing. As his female alter ego Claire, he was on hand to award some of the students with prizes. Below are some images of the student work and of 'Claire' in full swing.

Grayson Perry photos courtesy of Sharon Vickers

Testing times

These past couple of weeks have been very much a time when the MA students are gathering their thoughts and finishing their thesis'. Those that have been down with us in the Wood Workshop are testing, experimenting and planning as they begin to look towards the final work that will shape their degree show at the beginning of September. We are certainly looking ahead to the vibrant weeks coming. Below are some images taken from the past few days.

MA ISD student Bonnie working here on her balancing triple chair sculpture

Phil working here on a platform for a sculpture

Francis tries out his balancing skills

A lot of preparation going on for some serious lathe work

Marking up and planning out for these little wooden sculptures.

The make up space plays host to some very interesting pieces

 Francis helps out with this MA student as she tests slotting acrylic into bamboo

Bonnie adds the finishing touches to this fantastic laser cut sphere.

Platform at Habitat

Chelsea's Kings Road is steeped in history. Not least being a former location of one of our colleges old sites on Manresa Road, next to the Fire Station. But now, for the next couple of weeks, Chelsea's students have a presence ones again. Located within Habitat you will find Platform. This is a showcase of the highest achievers from the recent BA graduates. Utilising the display structures designed by BA Interior Design students there is a diverse selection of work from the Design subjects. It runs until July 26th. 
Below are some images from the show.

Pete Karkut

Yesterday evening, in the grand setting of the Green room here at Chelsea college, we said a fond farewell to our friend and colleague Pete Karkut who, after more than fifteen years working at the college, has retired. As digital media technician, Pete has helped countless students realise their projects. After a gap of some thirty years, he is now currently working on a follow up album to his 1984 'Hemp is Here' by his band, Leven Signs. He is collaborating with Digitalis boss Brad Rose, in production of a new album 'Leven Codex' which, fingers crossed, will be released sometime in the Autumn. You can find out much more by visiting Pete's website http://www.tonalscan.com/index.html
Below are some images taken from last night party and further links to his work.

All the best Pete from the Wood Workshop team.  

That's Pete. 

A still taken from a piece of work by Pete, 'Bubbles on hilly fields'. Check it out here, http://vimeo.com/16690361

Setting up a few minutes before the off. It's not a party without balloons! 

 The crowd grows and understandably, beelines for the refreshments!

 Pete makes his entrance to rapturous applause.

Well deserved! 

Pete surveys the room and it would appear tries to blend in with the carpet!

In full swing now.

Everyones wanted a little piece of Pete last night. 

Pete has a passion for donkeys, don't ask, and as such there were a great deal present. 

Weng tucked into the food and Phil, as always, put away the booze. Things never change! 

 Stef just stood back and admired it all.
















To see an interview with Pete at the 2014 Streaming Festival follow this link. http://www.streamingfestival.com/archive/2011/interview.php?id=1133&f=Pete&l=Karkut