Ian Bruce
Ian Bruce describes painting portraits as “somewhere between a haircut and a therapy session”. In episode 4 of Open House, he shows us how he’s adapted his intimate methods to lockdown, and finally found the time to launch his long-imagined animation project.
Open House: Episode 04
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Archie Proudfoot (Open House: SO2 EP03)
Archie Proudfoot’s prints explore our relationship with words using bold colours and playful styles. Throughout lockdown, he’s been using traditional techniques to hone his craft of bespoke sign painting.
Pie Herring (Open House: Episode 01)
Pie Herring’s vivid, visceral depictions of womanhood are both disarming and exhilarating. In the first episode of Open House, the artist invites us into her studio to explain why lockdown isn’t holding her back.
Millie Suu Kyi (Open House: Episode 03)
Millie Suu Kyi’s ceramics and illustrations depict personality traits through playful characters and vivid scenes, inspired by childhood nostalgia. In episode three of Open House, she shows us how lockdown is shaping her work, and shares her hopes for the future of the arts.
Tom White (Open House: Episode 05)
Tom White’s colourful oils explore the vulnerability of the human condition. In episode 6 of Open House, he takes us through his artistic journey from pop culture to deeply personal self-portraits.
