In a pickle over where/how to host blogs; for the mean time I've moved over to Tumblr as it's so much quicker and easier to use - if a little trendy and not quite as neat.
I've seperated my stuff into two blogs, one for research and one for my own artwork (visual mostly - it doesnt make too much sense to seperate my practice like this as there's a lot of crossover in research and making work, however it's to avoid confusion of posting other people's work and people thinking i've done it.
ARTWORK: stephfletcher.tumblr.com
RESEARCH: livingdoubly.tumblr.com
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Friday 13 May 2011
the absurd hero 13/05/11
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| the absurd hero, 2011 |
It's called 'the absurd hero', and is based on the character of 'Sisyphus' from ancient Greek mythology; a man condemned to an eternal labour. The story of Sisyphus was also adopted by my main man Albert Camus in his entirely beautiful essay 'Le Mythe de Sisyphe' (The Myth of Sisyphus) 1942, to explore the concept of absurdist philosophy.
This is possibly my favourite book (and the inspiration for my blog name..) and this tiny publication is a little homage to Camus and Sisyphus.
Digital print, black and white, limited run.
"The struggle itself...is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy."
Tuesday 3 May 2011
art is activism is
art is activism is
philosophy is change is politics is lines on paper is a
conversation is
action
is interaction is transience is permanence
is a riot is a stray thought is communication is
immaterial is a walk along the river is
everything is everything.
Saturday 23 April 2011
23/04/11 - research
Just a boring update - I'm two-timin' on the blogs and giving tumblr a go.
This will continue as my personal artwork blog, and the other - livingdoubly.tumblr.com - will be my research blog (basically an online favourites list). Hopefully that will make things a bit clearer rather than jumping from ramblings to artwork to research on here.
peace!
This will continue as my personal artwork blog, and the other - livingdoubly.tumblr.com - will be my research blog (basically an online favourites list). Hopefully that will make things a bit clearer rather than jumping from ramblings to artwork to research on here.
peace!
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Sunday 27 February 2011
Monday 27 December 2010
27/12/10 - ten commandments
27/12/10 - a to do list for the year ahead. hopefully by leaving it here i'll remember to take another look in a years' time, and be able to check them all off.
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I) make more time for people that matter
I miss the studio - everyone is so busy and far away now. but that's no excuse. And I've spent years meaning to catch up with good friends from back home.
Same goes for the family - round of 'charudes', anyone?
II) make more time for art
I'm falling into the trap of working full time and practising less. Lots of ideas, just need the time.
III) enjoy work
- whenever possible. I'm lucky to have the job I'm in, and the next few months will be stressful but invaluable.
Of course, there is lots of work that is unnecessary, boring, (and generally enemy of the anarchist) In this case, its important to 'work' on good things - writing, art, music, and so forth.
IV) ..moan less
I do moan. I'm not actually that bitter at all, I'm quite happy. I have just realised that moaning is an incredibly theraputic addiction.
V) make unholy noise
Drums and guitar - you will be my bitches!
VI) cook more
There are so many recipes on my to-do list. 2011 will mark my 1st vegan birthday (and 5th or 6th veggie, I lose count) and I have never eaten healthier, tastier, cheaper, and more interesting stuff.
VII) get more ink
It's time to get that sleeve i've been planning for years.
VIII) go handmade
Zines zines zines - definitely want to make some big progress with these this year.
Also - clothes, accessories, and anything else. It seems the shops just serve up an increasingly samey, bland and irritating selection of 'fashionable' nonsense that makes me sad.
My sister has also inspired this one - the science geek has some mad skillz with a sewing machine.
Everyone should not look the same.
IX) read more
This should constantly be on everyone's to do list. No exceptions. There is so much still to learn, experience and share. Plus, this will also significantly help me to...
X) ...become more 'responsible'
Ethically, politically, environmentally, socially. Perhaps informed, or aware, or active is what I'm getting at, rather than just 'responsible'. 'Veganarchism' is definitely something to learn about more this year.
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This year I also plan to evolve into a twelve-legged octopus and take over the country with my massive sparkly tentacles. that is all!
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I) make more time for people that matter
I miss the studio - everyone is so busy and far away now. but that's no excuse. And I've spent years meaning to catch up with good friends from back home.
Same goes for the family - round of 'charudes', anyone?
II) make more time for art
I'm falling into the trap of working full time and practising less. Lots of ideas, just need the time.
III) enjoy work
- whenever possible. I'm lucky to have the job I'm in, and the next few months will be stressful but invaluable.
Of course, there is lots of work that is unnecessary, boring, (and generally enemy of the anarchist) In this case, its important to 'work' on good things - writing, art, music, and so forth.
IV) ..moan less
I do moan. I'm not actually that bitter at all, I'm quite happy. I have just realised that moaning is an incredibly theraputic addiction.
V) make unholy noise
Drums and guitar - you will be my bitches!
VI) cook more
There are so many recipes on my to-do list. 2011 will mark my 1st vegan birthday (and 5th or 6th veggie, I lose count) and I have never eaten healthier, tastier, cheaper, and more interesting stuff.
VII) get more ink
It's time to get that sleeve i've been planning for years.
VIII) go handmade
Zines zines zines - definitely want to make some big progress with these this year.
Also - clothes, accessories, and anything else. It seems the shops just serve up an increasingly samey, bland and irritating selection of 'fashionable' nonsense that makes me sad.
My sister has also inspired this one - the science geek has some mad skillz with a sewing machine.
Everyone should not look the same.
IX) read more
This should constantly be on everyone's to do list. No exceptions. There is so much still to learn, experience and share. Plus, this will also significantly help me to...
X) ...become more 'responsible'
Ethically, politically, environmentally, socially. Perhaps informed, or aware, or active is what I'm getting at, rather than just 'responsible'. 'Veganarchism' is definitely something to learn about more this year.
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This year I also plan to evolve into a twelve-legged octopus and take over the country with my massive sparkly tentacles. that is all!
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