Tim Skinner
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Contemporary international sound and video artist who explores the aesthetic beauty of sound.
"Colour is the key. The eye is the hammer. The soul is the piano with its many chords. The artist is the hand that, by touching this or that key, sets the soul vibrating automatically." Wassily Kandinsky
Latest News 24.06.2009
Currently undergoing a cross-mentoring scheme with experienced freelance curator Linda Theophilus. The scheme will revolve around the organsing of Cuckoo Farm Studios annual Outside exhibition, the scheme has recieved an Arts Council Grant. With Linda's skills in setting up public exhibitions and my own knowledge in new media, a good learning experience for both of us. Laura Early (Firstsite) is acting as a critical friend throughout the process. The project is going well and coming together, we have the artists preparing there pieces, I recently completed the publicity graphics.
Other news, my latest creation 'Internal Trio' is currently being shown Axis, and can now be seen here.
Latest News 28.04.2009
Appoligise for late update.
Much has taken place within the past five months, firstly I must mention the London group exhibition I showed in at The Bargehouse. Wow what a building, the exhibition explored many different elements within contemporary practive, for the show I returned to 'Enclosure', redevelope the piece to interact better with the environment of the gallery. I will be adding video and images of the show over the coming weeks in the mean click here to find out more.
Yesterday the Essex Summer of Art was launched, I have been the main representative for Cuckoo Farm Studios in the events organisation. I have two of my 07 prints on display at Highlands House, an exhibition/display illustrating the Summer of Art Event. Any event which helps the public engage more directly with art is always a good thing. For all the info about the Summer of Art click here.
Still working with Writtle college, current situation is we are awaiting news from The Leverhulme Trust in order to gain funds.
Will be curating this years Outside 09 exhibition alongside Linda Theophilus, will keep you posted for future developments.
One exhibition on the horizon will be a show in Birmingham, held in an old Edwardian swimming baths.
Latest News 27.11.2008
Well after a very eventful last two months full of exhibitions, there's an air of the calm after the storm.
Currently my work is on display in two locations, two very different locations.
First one is a video piece on show at the Krannert Art Museum, Illinois University, Champaign, Illinois, USA. The show called Wide Open: Pixel Pops 2008 runs until January 4th details can be found here http://www.poppingpixels.org/
Secondly my I have some new painting works on display at Cuckoo Farm Studios as part of this years Winter Lights christmas show, will be open this weekend 29th/30th Nov.
Limited edition Christmas cards are available to purchase.
Latest News 01.10.2008
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On Now!
Sound: Space
Sound Art Syposium
My work will be represented through the screen section, and will on display in the gallery atrium starting on Sept 20th running till Nov 1st. Digital Media Centre, South Hill Park, Bracknell, RG12 7PA
Sound:Space - Screen
Curated collection of international audio-visual work submitted in response to our call for works. 13 audio and video pieces presenting interactive work, sound installation documentation and a/v pieces by artists from UK, Taiwan, Norway, USA, Switzerland and France.
For more info visit the main website http://www.sound-space.info/
This October!!
3-8th
'Enclosed' will be shown at the Urban Screens 08 a major video event in Melbourne, Australia, for more info visit www.urbanscreens08.net
11th-9th Nov
'Over Bakke Og Dal....(Over Hill And Valley)',
Mosting Hus, Copenhagen, Denmark
11th
Hamilton School Art Auction,
I have prints up for this fund raising event.
23rd-26th
The Streaming Festival,
Online video exhibition based in The Hague, Holland.
www.streamingfestival.com
