Somerset Art Works present ‘Z-Twist’, a new textile project for 2014!

Last autumn I attended SAW’s Prospecting Symposium along with many artists including Luminara Star (a recipient of SAW’s Creative Pathway Bursary ’18).  In a group with Kerry Harker we discussed utilising interesting spaces for art exhibitions and events – an alternative to hierarchical white cube art galleries.  Since then, a seed has grown and blossomed […]

A 12 month reminiscence project is being developed by artist Carolyn Lefley and Somerset Art Works. Council-owned, defective Woolaway houses are being demolished and rebuilt on an estate in North Taunton. Carolyn will engage with residents and their families, to listen to, record and archive their memories during this time of change. Project blog: https://woolawaystories.home.blog/ During […]

‘Welcome to this architecture of remorse. Here you will never stop climbing, one heavy step at a time, your feet no longer yours. See how the levels go up and up. See what an illusion sky is, behind the barred windows. See these broken ladders to the moon…’ Extract by Rosie Jackson in response to […]