Animation is the art of bringing images to life. The word animation comes from the Latin root “animare”, meaning to breathe life into or to enliven. This is derived from “anima”, which means soul, spirit, life, or breath. Historically, the concept of animation reflects the idea of giving life or spirit to something … Continued
Stranger Than Fiction – Update 2024 – adding sound Finally, two years later after I completed the animation as part of my artist residency at the Morrab Library in Penzance, Cornwall, there is sound on the previous silent version. The … Continued
As my first residency I was really please how it worked out. There was plenty of fantastically rewarding and encouraging feedback from the librarians, the volunteers, staff and vistors to the library. I found an audience who shared my passion … Continued
The library The Morrab Library is in the Morrab Gardens, amid the subtropical palm trees and plants that thrive in milder climates. Every writing desks upstairs faces the windows. The lush green colours of the foliage, the birdsong coming through … Continued
Finding my voice. For me, books have a presence—they feel alive. Over time, they may gather dust or become forgotten props, yet their value remains undeniable, both for us as individuals and for future generations. Book lovers might agree that … Continued
The artist residency took place between late February 2022 and mid-June 2022. In October 2019, I approached Morrab Library, in Penzance, Cornwall, with a proposal for a six-month artist residency, set to begin in early 2020. It was my first-ever … Continued