Lisa Snook

May 16th, 2012

Getting works ready for Taiwan show

After all the activity of Collectible, which I have to say was one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve participated in, due in part to the sheer quality of the works included and the loveliness and professionalism of the curators, Rosalind Davis and Annabel Tilley, all in all a brilliant experience. Since then I have been busily working on the two Motherchrist works for the touring exhibition in Taiwan. It’s going to be a two part show, starting at The Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum, Miaoli Country, from July 20th – September 25th 2012. http://wood.mlc.gov.tw/english/a/a01_01.asp

Then on to The Huanshan Creative Park, Taipei from October 5th – October 30th 2012. http://web.huashan1914.com/en/story.html

The selector of this show has been an equal delight to work with, feel very privileged indeed!

The crate arrived today to ship the works, it’s enormous and looks like a coffin bespoke for a giant!

April 27th, 2012

SLAM Last Friday Event 27th April

Collectible will be open tonight as part of SLAM Last Friday – 6.30 – 8.30 p.m.

On the PV night Broughton & Birnie took some lovely footage of the show :-

“A great turnout for ZAP’s first show” – blog and video by the artful Broughton & Birnie

April 21st, 2012

Pics from the PV of Collectible at ASC

The 17th was a great night, about 700 people came through the door! Got a few pics before the crowds.

April 12th, 2012

Collectible

Next Tuesday is the opening night for Collectible. It’s going to be a very busy one with 67 artists exhibiting and with the dynamic duo of Rosalind Davis and Annabel Tilley curating and organising the event.

I will have two works on show – Metamorphosis, a double cast of a child’s plastic doll. It’s an eerie reminder of childhood fears and of how our fears can harness the power of things and people that are close to us. The duality of projected innocence and the darkness that fear creates.

The second work is another cast piece. I have cast a small statue of the Virgin Mary in white chocolate, called Yummy Mummy. It’s a very direct challenge on the authenticity of the cult of the virgin, hailed so dear by catholics. On a visit to Lourdes as a child I was struck by the commodification of religion. Aged about 11, I remember queuing with my mum for holy water, plastic Virgin bottle in hand, I was nearly trampled under foot by eager crowds desperate to get their hands on the precious liquid. The abundance of market stalls and shops selling merchandise was extraordinary and seemed in stark contrast to the message of love and healing promised to the pilgrim.

Here’s all the info-

Collectible PV Tuesday 17th April 2012 6.30-8.30

ASC, Bond House, Goodwood Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6BL

Exhibition continues 18-28 April Thursday – Saturday 1-5 pm

Open for SLAM Last Fridays, Friday 27 April 6-8.30 pm

Artists and curators in dialogue Saturday 28 April 4-5 pm

March 09th, 2012

Good week in my new studio at ASC in New Cross

After a successful move into my warm new studio at ASC in New Cross I have started work on a project for the up coming Collectibles show. I’m really excited to be a part of this show which is being organised by the brilliant Rosalind Davis and Annabel Tilley who have launched their new collaboration ZAP – Zeitgeist Arts Projects http://www.zeitgeistartsprojects.com/about.html

I’ve been dismantling a child’s plastic doll, getting ready to cast it. Here’s some pics

Unaltered, straight from the mould

November 11th, 2011

The Ecstasy of Memory

Information about the exhibition

The show opens on 29th November and continues to 4th December 2011

Open daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The private view is on 30th November 6-9 p.m

First Thursday on the 1st December (http://www.firstthursdays.co.uk)

Artist talk on Friday 2nd December at 2 p.m.

Entry is free

The Vyner Street Gallery

23 Vyner Street

E2 9DG

http://www.vynerstreetgallery.co.uk/ComingUp.html#comingup

November 10th, 2011

The Ecstasy Of Memory

Count down to the show on the 28th! Very excited and a little nervous too!

http://www.vynerstreetgallery.co.uk/ComingUp.html#comingup

I’ve been madly busy making and now finishing the pieces. I had a hiccup last week when myself and fellow studio mates got evicted from our building with 48 hours notice. My gorgeous friend Kate Murdoch and my fab husband helped me move into a studio at A.P.T. that another very lovely woman has kindly lent me to finish the work. Phew.

I have a Facebook page with various details about the show, please take a look.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ecstasy-of-Memory/163479817079039?sk=wall

Lastly – I took part in a live Q&A for the Guardian today on the subject of how to carve out a career in the arts – it was a fun and informative panel discussion, here’s the link

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/professional-artist-careers-advice

September 23rd, 2011