PICK ME UP

Pick me up is a Graphics Design & Illustrators Exhibition at Somerset house. Unfortunately it has already closed but keep an eye out for it next year. 

Some images from this years PICK ME UP:

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual_arts/pick_me_up_2011/default.asp

Magical Light Installations

Sitting the Light Fantastic by Kei Ito

There is something magical about this installation, it reminds me of Fantasia by Disney - lots of childhood memories. 

http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/pressroom/releases/sitting-the-light-fantastic-an-installation-by-ke/

http://www.keiito.com/

Idea under construction: Table Top Fun (TTF)

More ideas = new project Table Top Fun

Concept: Bored of your old table? Table Top Fun is your solution. Let me upcycle your table! You can play with the letters and make words but also vary the colour pattern. 

Anthony McCall - Vertical Limits Exhibition

Light in a particular way and place can be spectacular! Check them out:

Location: Ambika 3, University of Westminster
Date: 01/3/11-27/03/11


http://www.p3exhibitions.com
http://www.anthonymccall.com

Back to basics of the Maltese Language

The highlighted letters represent some of the differences between the Maltese and English alphabet.

Let's understand the Maltese language:

Ċ = sounds like CH - Chart

Ġ  = sounds like G - Gem

G = sounds like G - Grey

GĦ = sounds like aye-n 

H = sounds like Hour

Ħ  = sounds like Hook

IE = sound is a prolonged 'E'

J = sounds like Yarn

K = sounds like Colour

X = sounds like Sharp

Q = sounds like a gut 'K'
Ż = sounds like Zoo
z = sounds like ts-eh

2 of the canvases:

Details of the work

Upcycling

Upcycled tiles samples

Detail of Upcycled tiles

Upcylced wood sample - 

Laser cut in wood

I will be using both the positive and negative of the laser cuts in my dice. 

Engraved wood sample

http://www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/u/upcycle.php

Letter Dice

Letter dice samples

The different dice will have both the Maltese and English alphabet. Allowing people to explore and understand the differences and similarities between the two languages. 

I will be creating several different dice in the coming weeks.