The Haptic/The Virtual - Online Exhibition and Discussion

Two of my works were selected for the open call Haptic/Virtual with Conscious Isolation. The online exhibition Instagram shows a variety of talented artists whose work explores concepts around these themes. I was lucky enough to meet these artists and have an live discussion about the show and about each others practices. Below is more information about the organisation and a link to their website and the recorded interview.

At Conscious Isolation we speak about culture and challenging ideas to do with humanity. Art does not just stop at the door of the studio nor the gallery. We speak about and call upon what is important in these difficult times. Culture expands the mind and will bring us together. The aim is to facilitate cultural dialogue and to make it as accessible to all. The group consists of fine art and design students, professional creatives and interested members of the public. We offer online lectures by creative practitioners who are at the forefront of their profession, other non art lectures with connections to fine art topics, open calls and studio visits. We also provide tutorials to art students and facilitate creative discussions and critical feedback sessions. Our platforms offer a network between creatives across disciplines and multiple locations. 

Visit their website here and watch our panel discussion here

On Display...

On the back of my online residency with the Forest Arts cafe in Edinburgh, I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to display a variety of works on their main wall.

The images on aluminium fit perfectly within the space and can be seen clearly through the large glass windows. The space is currently being used as artist studios which is a fantastic support for local creatives during this time. They will be back re-opening as a cafe when it is safe to do so but for now you can enjoy the artwork from outside and make sure to come and say hi to me when i’m working away in there with fellow artists!

Check out other residency artists, news and Q&A’s here: https://theforestarts.wordpress.com/blog-2

Artist Residency - The Forest Arts - May 2020

This is my first artist residency and due the current lockdown situation it is online with the wonderful Forest Arts - a volunteer-run online arts centre in Edinburgh.

Over a week, the residency will allow me to post about my current projects, share the development of my practice and invite collaboration to create a zine publication!

You can see my interview with Emily here : https://theforestarts.wordpress.com/blog-2/

Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/theforestarts/ to keep up to date with how I get on

Check out our ZINE

'Stills' - Photo Market

I had such a great weekend selling and exhibiting printed works at the Still Photography Market in Edinburgh this weekend. There were so many amazing stands with inspiring ideas for zines, prints and alternative photographic techniques, it was wonderful to meet fellow artists and chat to the public about what I do! Here are a few images!

Cooltsalon - Zine collaboration on 'Changes'

Really pleased to be involved in the collaborative project with Cooltsalon in their #3 zine edition based on the theme ‘Changes’. All artists were invited to take the ‘mother’ image provided and change it in some way, shape or form. The Zine publication will be launched in May 2020 across three cities for one week only - please read below for more information and see my submission!

Cooltsalon is a platform for ideas and creativity exchange in urban context, that originated in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014 with a series of “1-week-only” site-specific exhibitions. Over the years, Cooltsalon’s mission has grown into giving exposure to individual voices hidden behind the collective city life. These opportunities were presented through a variety of events – from guided walks to meet local creative businesses to site-specific exhibitions with international artists. Cooltsalon is about building a sustainable network of contacts and resources, and is currently operating on 3 levels: curator, network, exposure platform.

https://cooltsalon.com

https://www.facebook.com/cooltsalonbg

The Flux Review - Art Magazine

So proud to have been part of the first edition of The Flux Review art magazine! This is a packed edition full of articles, interviews and visual inspiration - make sure you get your hands on a copy ASAP! Please read the review of my work in the link below:

https://www.thefluxreview.com/katie-hallam-the-beautiful-error

Go big...

So pleased to see an extra large display of ‘Beneath our Feet’ in this lovely home space. It’s exciting to see my work at this scale in a domestic setting and the detail and colours look fantastic!

Is there hidden beauty in technological errors?

The John Byrne Award is an online exhibition, competition, and community, welcoming people who seek a deeper understanding of the values that drive our beliefs and actions. I was really pleased to find out this morning that my entry to The John Byrne Award has now gone live on their website. Each month they hold an award for the best entry with a cash prize but whats more impressive is the variety of questions asked by artists that make you think differently about the world.

You can have a look at my entry plus many more here:

https://www.johnbyrneaward.org.uk/entries/is-there-hidden-beauty-in-technological-errors/

And the winner is.....

For reaching a 1000 following on instagram I ran a competition to giveaway a free print to the winner! Waterfall was one of four prints available and my friend Helen luckily won it! Here is her print which she decided to frame up. Waterfall was one of my first ‘beautiful errors’ and I am still very proud of it.

Art on the Promenade...

I submitted this piece recently to a fantastic open call opportunity and project run by UnderExposed

The project aims to expose emerging artists’ work all over the country and abroad by displaying the images in unique and interesting public areas!

See my artwork on location here which was selected to be shown in Galway, Ireland in the Promenade Salthill

Is photography art?.....

Massive thank you to fellow photographer Peter Barton for coming to visiting me in Gallery St Martins during my exhibition week. We had such an enjoyable discussion about the world of photography, our passions and inspiration. Peter then came back to visit to let me know about his new blog post that features my work! Have a read in the link below and look at Peter's amazing photography too!

https://peterdbarton.com

Henley Regatta - Special Print Offer!!!

During the week of the famous Henley Rowing Regatta I have an offer on ‘Row your Boat’ See below for details if your interested in getting hold of one!

New Merchandise!

Really happy with these leaflets I designed to hand out at my forthcoming exhibitions this year! I really like the simple front cover and the all the information on the back for people to get a better idea of what I do! Make sure you visit and grab yourself one!

Pin it...

These are a few examples of badges that I’ve made to sell at my exhibitions this year - a nice little keep sake and an eye catching accessory!

New Exhibition - Gallery at St Martin's, Lincoln 8th-14th July 2019

I will be exhibiting work at Gallery St Matin’s in July 2019 (8th- 14th)

Please come a and visit me in this lovely small and intimate gallery in Lincoln to see old and new works on aluminium.

http://www.galleryatstmartins.com

Details...

Here are a few images that show the hanging rail system on my product and also close up detail of the design, depth and finish of the aluminium panels.

London sights...

Two more happy customers who have bought St Paul’s and the view from inside the Tate Modern and framed them in their homes! What other London locations could work??

Wychwood Art Gallery

I am extremely pleased to partner with Wychwood Art selling original art online and in their gallery in Oxfordshire.

Please visit the website link above to view more limited editions of my work on aluminium!

The value of money...

I was so excited to see my first commission hanging up proudly on the walls of Canter Holland Peterborough this week. This was my first commission off the back of Artrooms and I really enjoyed customising the four different designs to suit the client's needs. Here are the final four on display...which one is your favourite?