jen sykes

NITROMORSE (blog cabin)

2009-05-25T20:25:00.003+01:00

Nitromorse! kind on wood harsh on paint.

LOG KRANKENHAUS (blog cabin)

2009-05-23T18:01:00.003+01:00

the logs had an accident with a pot of paint and spent 3 days in log hospital wrapped in a poultice to sort them out.

THE FORCE FIELD EFFECT (blog cabin)

2009-05-14T10:31:00.009+01:00

can you create a bluetooth force field with the following apparatus.....
bicycle
kite
mobile phone
laptop
3 people

SUNDAY SUN? (duplex residency)

2009-04-29T15:11:00.004+01:00

Sunday 26th April saw Lowsalt, Ane Østrem and Jen Sykes hold a closing event showing what they had got up to in the container over the week. Pimms and cake were on hand to combat the rain.

TWO POINTS OF CONTACT (duplex residency)

2009-04-29T15:06:00.003+01:00

DUPLEX GIVEAWAY (duplex residency)

2009-04-29T14:55:00.004+01:00

On Saturday 18th Lowsalt Gallery and Will Foster held an exhibiton in two shipping containers in Glasgow Sculpture Studio's carpark. The Bottom container was being given away for 1 week to successful interviewees. Ane Østrem and I were the successful ones and grabbed ourselves a container for a week.

SHEEP SHOW OPENING (black isle residency)

2009-04-29T14:38:00.005+01:00

On Saturday 18th April Sheep Show opened with a bbq in the Hidden Gardens, Tramway, Glasgow. The Sheep Show film was installed in the shed in the wildlife area of the garden and the accompanying sound played across the garden.

SHEEP RESIDENCE (black isle residency)

2009-04-13T21:22:00.004+01:00

Whilst on the Black Isle for a week three artists and I tried to teach sheep some of our skills. They were hard pupils and easily distracted but I think a few things made an impact.

3G SEARCH DOG (blog cabin)

2009-04-13T21:10:00.006+01:00

Currently training my dog to be a 3G mobile phone signal search dog. Training has been taking place in Lancashire.

WIRELESS BLACK ISLE (black isle residency)

2009-04-13T15:41:00.015+01:00

Whilst spending a week on the Black Isle I attempted to get a 3G mobile phone signal. 3G signal allows a mobile phone to go online and therefore if I could get the phone on the internet i could bluetooth it to my laptop and get internet on that as well. The signal gains strength with height, therefore in order for the mobile phone to gain height a box kite was constructed to contain the phone.

OFFICE BOTHE (bothe)

2009-03-22T18:45:00.009Z

The blogcabin took on the function of an internet bothy for 3days in an office space in the Hidden Lane Argyle street, Glasgow.

BOTHE

2009-03-10T14:26:00.003Z

blogcabin merges into its alter ego Bothe and spends 3 days in an office in Argyle street.

Drymen (blog cabin)

2009-02-23T17:17:00.005Z

Next stop Drymen......

Culzean (blog cabin)

2009-02-23T17:12:00.003Z

Blogcabin embarks on a small set of journeys.
firstly to Culzean beach.

SCETCH IDEAS (blog cabin)

2009-02-23T17:11:00.003Z

CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO SEE THEM LARGER

BLOG CABIN

2009-01-25T17:29:00.001Z

i have been longing for a log cabin to escape or be a hermit in but i would probably take all my bloved technology with me. i would use my log cabin on the internet probably and i was trying to think of a title if i was to make a log cabin and i thought of BLOG CABIN. i dont knw if i am just attracted to this idea because of the pun in the title i suspect maybe.

SKILLS WORKSHOP

2009-01-24T20:25:00.008Z

discovered these gems....

KNITTING (learning exchange with hannah)

2009-01-24T20:19:00.005Z

When Hannah taught me to knit in the first stage of the learning exchange. next time i will teach her the puch pass in hockey. the aim is to knit using hockey sticks by the end.

IDEAS?

2009-01-24T20:16:00.005Z

PIANO TABLE DOMINO (residence belfast)

2009-01-20T15:01:00.003Z

A photo discovered the other day that Sinead took of her using all the VHS tapes as dominos in all the rooms of the Shore road house and around everyones work.

REUNION MEAL IMAGES (residence belfast)

2009-01-19T16:21:00.004Z

Pictures ,courtesy of Simon Peter Donald Gowing, from the reunion meal on Saturday. A technical shambles but never the less an enjoyable evening. Card games, Pictionary and a sing song between Hildesheim and Belfast via video link. Soup and cakes in the shape of some of the artwork made on the Belfast Residence were served. The Glasgow contingency dressed as missing members from Belfast and Hildesheim.

VIDEO CONFERENCING, BAKING AND CAKE DANCING (belfast reunion)

2009-01-19T11:07:00.004Z

the icing on the cake

Video converence with Belfast and Hildesheim. Glasgow playing the role of mediator and messenger.

REUNION MEAL (belfast reunion)

2009-01-19T11:04:00.003Z

FEELING THE HEAT? IMAGES

2009-01-11T17:37:00.002Z

FEELING THE HEAT?

2009-01-07T22:48:00.002Z

FEELING THE HEAT?

BARNES BUILDING FRONT SPACE 12PM-5PM

a small thing to celebrate feeling cold and under pressure

SPEED MAKING NIGHT 2 IMAGES

2008-12-04T13:02:00.002Z

Speed Making 2 was last night and here are some images from the event. To see more images click on the Flickr Slideshow on the right hand side of the blog.

LAWRENCE ST FUNFAIR (pianotable belfast)

2008-12-04T12:37:00.003Z

A few images of the things going on at the Lawrence Street Funfair .

RETURN TO BELFAST-PING PONG PIANO (pianotabletennis)

2008-12-04T12:25:00.002Z

I returned to Belfast at the weekend to play the PianoTable at the Lawrence Street FunFair. It has been renamed PingPong Piano which I think is better than PianoTableTennis. It was freezing and hard to play but a good day was had and at the end of the day there was a thin layer of ice on the PianoTable.

SPEED MAKING NIGHT 2

2008-12-01T21:08:00.001Z

CRIT TIME BIG TIME

2008-12-01T20:57:00.004Z

Crit of my three sound recordings of public art works.

WORKSHOP PIANODINNER (pianotable)

2008-11-19T14:29:00.002Z

PianoDinningTable - when the guys from the workshop came for dinner. I made a meal as a thankyou and part resolution of the me meeting them, them helping me , me helping them cycle.

'ITS ALL A BIT TOO CASUAL'

2008-11-19T14:20:00.002Z

Documentation from 'Its all a bit too casual' exhibition in the Barnes building, Glasgow. A re-installation of the sound recorded from "art is for sharing" event in Hildesheim, Germany. The sound was projected through a parabolic speaker into the room.

PIANO TABLE TENNIS

2008-11-17T12:20:00.001Z

Images of Piano Table Tennis using the table constructed around the piano whilst on residency in Belfast.

FILMING PROTECT AND SURVIVE

2008-11-17T12:16:00.001Z

OUT AND ABOUT FILMING THE FOOTAGE FOR PROTECT AND SURVIVE FILM TO BE INSTALLED IN THE SHELTER.

MOUSTACHE AND ANIMAL PARTY (belfast residency)

2008-11-17T12:13:00.002Z

A LITLE LIGHT RELIEF FROM OUR WORK. A MOUSTACHE AND ANIMAL THEMED PARTY AT THE DEERS HEAD PUB .

COMPUTER DAY! (belfast residence)

2008-11-17T12:00:00.002Z

I RECIEVE MY NEW COMPUTER IN THE POST-A HAPPY DAY

FINE AND 'DANDY' GRADUATION (belfast residency)

2008-11-07T16:55:00.002Z

SOME OF THE GUYS COLLECT THEIR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER AND DANDY THE HORSE VISITS US FOR THE OCCASION. HATS PROVIDED.

ONE OF YOUR FIVE A DAY (belfast residency)

2008-11-07T16:53:00.002Z

PIANO DINNING TABLE

2008-11-07T16:26:00.001Z

PIANO TABLE (CONSTRUCTION)

2008-11-07T16:14:00.002Z

many thanks to Marty, Danny, Phil and the guys at Lawrence street workshops, Belfast for all your help, ability to socially network your way through the belfast piano scene and your sense of humour!

THE BEGINNINGS ON CONSTRUCTING THE TABLE TO GO ROUND THE TABLE

GOING TO COLLECT THE PIANO IN THE REMOVAL VA N.

Initial sketches of incorporating piano ideas.

TEA OUTSIDE (belfast residency)

2008-11-07T16:03:00.002Z

ROOM INSIDE OUTSIDE (belfast residency)

2008-11-07T15:39:00.004Z

BEGINNINGS OF BELFAST RESIDENCY

2008-11-07T15:34:00.001Z

SETTING SAIL ON THE HOUSE-THE OPENING OF RESIDENCE BELFAST

SIGN POSTING AND ROOM GUTTING

BEGINNING TO MAKE THE HOUSE OUR OWN AND CHANGE THE ROOMS INTO WORKING STUDIOS.

TECHNOPHOBIC TUESDAY DOCUMENTATION

2008-11-07T15:17:00.003Z

RESIDENCE NEWSLETTER (belfast residency)

2008-10-24T14:36:00.003+01:00

click on images to enlarge

BEACH BICYCLE (belfast residency)

2008-10-23T15:12:00.002+01:00

DISCOVERED THIS PICTURE -IT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE IMAGES FROM THE SITE VISIT TO BELFAST

TECHNOPHOBIC TUESDAY

2008-10-23T15:04:00.003+01:00

IT IS BECOMING VERY POPULAR FOR ARTISTS TO USE THE INTERNET TO THEIR ADVANTAGE(ME INCLUDED) IN PRODUCING WEBSITES AND BLOGS TO CANVASS (NO PUN INTENDED) THEIR WORK. YET USING THE INTERNET IS STILL VERY MUCH A SOLITARY ACT. THIS WEE EVENT AIMS TO MAKE THAT PROCESS MORE SOCIAL, AFTER ALL WE ALL END UP DISCUSSING ART WE SEE AND LIKE ANYWAY SO WHY NOT DO IT AS WE SEE IT?

HOUSE/HOME POSTERS (belfast residency)

2008-10-23T15:02:00.003+01:00

WORKING PLAN

2008-10-23T14:54:00.001+01:00

A PLAN OF WHERE EVERYONE IS WORKING IN THE HOUSE

WHERE IS ANE

2008-10-09T01:18:00.001+01:00

where is Ane? she went walking and left her shoes.

MAP OF 'ART IS FOR SHARING' ROUTE

2008-10-09T01:10:00.002+01:00

A map of the route which was attached to the handle bars of the tandem bicycle. couples were asked to 'folgen sie carte bitte' and ride around the Steinschune building in the centre of the site as many times as they liked.

PROTECT AND SURVIVE

2008-10-09T01:03:00.001+01:00

click on images to enlarge them.

A book found in 466 Shore road from 1980 detailing how to survive a nuclear blast.

some rediculous notions such as if you are out in the open to 'dig yourself a ditch' and to as suggested by the picture to hide under your coat. these tips seem like good starting points for some work.

AGENDA MEETING (site visit residence belfast)

2008-10-09T01:01:00.001+01:00

this meeting was more interesting than it looks

RESIDENCE PROGRAM OF EVENTS

2008-10-09T00:53:00.001+01:00

Where Residence is based in Belfast and the program of events over the next six months.

PIAANO PRACTICE ROOM (pianotable)

2008-10-09T00:51:00.001+01:00

INITIAL IDEAS (pianotable)

2008-10-09T00:42:00.001+01:00

CARRICKFERGUS TRIP (residence belfast site visit)

2008-10-09T00:22:00.001+01:00

Day trip to Carrickfergus- an hour and a half walk, fish and chips by the sea and a bus ride back

SETTLING IN (belfast residency site visit)

2008-10-08T17:41:00.003+01:00

The first days in 466 Shore road on our site visit.

A found pool table in the flats. not in the nicest condition, but provided 'the shittest youth club in town'

HOUSE/HOME

2008-10-08T17:21:00.002+01:00

The Belfast Residence program's first event-

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SITE MAP

2008-10-07T16:57:00.000+01:00

OUTLINE OF PROJECT (belfast residency)

2008-10-07T16:15:00.003+01:00

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS (residence belfast)

2008-10-07T16:10:00.003+01:00

RESIDENCE BELFAST

2008-10-01T15:48:00.001+01:00

Residence Belfast takes place from 3rd-13th November and includes artists from Britain, Germany, Norway and Spain. The residence is in a 10 bedroom Georgian house based in the area of Whiteabby.

446 Shore Road

ART IS FOR SHARING

2008-10-01T15:12:00.001+01:00

'ART IS FOR SHARING'

-an event part of the RE:DO exhibition in Hildesheim, Germany.

A free Tandem rental service was available to the public. two people were required in order for the bike to be hired out. each person owned a lock for each wheel and could ride the bike as many times around the Steinschuner (the main building on site) as they liked and return the bicycle when they were ready.

HILDESHEIM, GERMANY

2008-10-01T14:24:00.001+01:00

In April 2007 ,15 students from Glasgow School of Art were invited to Hildesheim in Germany to work together with 15 german students from Hildesheim University to make work under the title RE:DO.

This is a Test Post!

2008-10-01T11:52:00.000+01:00

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