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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Alice Irwin (Open House: SO2 EP01)
We might be back in lockdown, but the UK’s artists are still creating and they've invited us into their home studios. In episode 1, sculptor and printmaker Alice Irwin shows us how the playground inspires her work.
KV Duong (Open House: SO2 EP02)
KV Duong uses painting and performance to explore ideas of cultural and sexual identity.
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.
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.
