Archives for March, 2014
Magical objects
Yesterday I spent the day at Powis Castle with my tripod, video camera, sound recorder and note pad. I was there to interview willing volunteers about their favourite objects and…
‘All castles have tapestries’
Recently I paid a visit to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to see Grayson Perry's 'The Vanity of Small Differences' tapestries. These amazing images explore British culture and tell a…
Stories about objects – things that are hidden
When we were treated to a tour of the castle by House Steward, Will, he told us about many of the interesting legends and anecdotes surrounding some of the objects…
Images of the Roman Cat
As well as asking the first four willing interviewees about their favourite objects, I also asked them to tell me everything they know about the Roman Cat. All those that…
The first four chosen objects
At the end of January I went back to Powis with my video camera to interview anyone who was willing to be interviewed about their favourite objects from the castle…
My favourite room at Powis Castle
On my third visit to Powis Castle I took a number of photographs in my favourite room at Powis Castle, the staffroom. The staffroom has quirky features The light switch…
Time to get some ideas
At the end of January we went back to Powis for the day, again in the college minibus, to spent a bit of time absorbing, drawing, photographing and thinking for…
Second visit to Powis
On 14th January we made a college trip to Powis Castle. Shortly after arrival, we were treated to coffee and biscuits in the staffroom. The best sofa in Welshpool The…
First visit to Powis
I made my first visit to Powis on 8th December and here are some images from that visit. Powis Castle The view