I am a contemporary visual artist living and working in Leeds trying to juggle family, work and dog walking and often not really getting it right anywhere. Add to this mix the absurdity of the world I live in and observe around me, and it all leaves me with a burning desire to document my experiences and insights (such as they are) by every means possible. Then maybe, just maybe, I can make some sense of it.
To see a full range of my work, please visit my website or my facebook page Gillian Holding Visual Artist, or find me on Linkedin.
Neat blog, and hope it helps you work through the absurdity of life.
Thanks! I hope so too!
I think the pictures are a bit scary
I like your header image a lot, particularly the juxtaposition of the images. How did you decide on the order?
The wonder of chance! There’s a great free downloadable photo management system called Picasa which has a collage function. Select your images, click, and Picasa does it for you! You just keep clicking till it comes up with a pleasing arrangement. Great fun.
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I love the work.
I agree about the art posting as well. The same can be said for all forms of art in every medium.
Really interesting art! I’ve been browsing your images on your Facebook page. Some haunting work — very internal, very emotional. Very beautiful.
Thanks; I appreciate you taking the time to browse and comment!
like this………………………
picture is mix of thought and sadness of thought…………..
Hey Gillian,
I like your blog, and I feel the exact same way you do about the absurdity of life. Hang in there, and continue posting please.
I’m digging your art! Looks fab
Hey, Gillian: I just wanted to give you a little blog award and tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog. See it here: http://thegirlinthehat.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/the-free-love-blog-award%E2%80%94no-strings-attached/
Thanks!
Anna
That’s very kind, and much appreciated! I liked what you said on your blog about it all…
I’m enjoying your writing. I’ve linked to your blog in a post called Networking – Awards and Challenges. I won’t be offended if you decide not to take up the Challenge!
For stopping by and leaving thoughts on my post (http://thoughtsontheatre.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/25-ways-to-be-unsuccessful-creatively/). You have a wonderfully unique voice and I have enjoyed what I have read here. I’ll be back for more!
Thank you; I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment so positively!
Hi There,
I have thrown you into my list of versatile bloggers. To see what this means check out my post at:
http://notyethere.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/the-versatile-blogger/
Sorry this is a bit short, but there is so much to do.
Jim
I love this! The combination of life, art, and absurdity is something I’ve been pondering as well. What a wonderful blog.
So glad you like it all. It comes from the heart as my mood strikes so I haven’t a clue where it goes from day to day! Thanks for subscribing.
In 2011, I was reading your blog and enjoying it very much. You encouraged me to write my own. Thank you~however now I don’t get to read your blog like I use to because I have to work maintaining my own. I like your knew look! thanks again-
Delighted to hear from you and about your blogging! I’ve just actually had my first month off since I began;-)