Sara-Louise Dobson 23/03/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 23/03/2023

Nothing About Us Without Us

Yesterday I took a trip to Manchester to visit the People’s History Museum. I have been looking forward to visiting for some time, as it is very relevant to my interests and work in activism and background in sociology and history. My first stop was the temporary exhibition on the ground floor ‘Nothing about us without us’. I was struck firstly by the exhibition poster created by Dolly Sen (2012), depicting a charity collection can - it is wounding to see such imagery, so simple yet effective.

Sara-Louise Dobson 15/03/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 15/03/2023

Soundbites & Textures: Walk With Me…

Since working with a variety of materials, including the concrete and raw wool, I have been really keen to explore other senses and how these not only relate to my current art practice, but could perhaps better articulate the sense of community I am attempting to articulate within my work. Using audio is something I feel strongly about, and through experience of accompanying my artwork with audio previously, I feel it enhances the work - if done correctly.

Sara-Louise Dobson 09/02/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 09/02/2023

A Taste of the Tate Modern

Sara-Louise Dobson 01/01/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 01/01/2023

Inspiration from the Hungarian National Gallery

Whilst I enjoyed the classical paintings from the 17th - 19th century, I was particularly drawn to the modern art area on the third floor, offering a delightful selection of paintings from artists such as Monostori-Moller and Barcsay, to name a few.

Sara-Louise Dobson 05/12/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 05/12/2022

Pop-Up Shop Raw Deal

I’ve noticed more and more pop-up craft shops and galleries opening up, in different areas. I love the way local councils are utilising empty shops on the high street, and giving artists an opportunity to showcase their work.

Sara-Louise Dobson 03/12/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 03/12/2022

The Case of the Red Shoes

I came across an art installation in the centre of Lancaster earlier this week. I was immediately drawn to it and went over to speak to the artists involved, to find out more.

Sara-Louise Dobson 06/11/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 06/11/2022

Artifacts as Art?

I attended the Slave Trade exhibition at Lancaster’s central museum this afternoon. I have always been interested in 18th and 19th century history, but was particularly drawn to the artifacts that had been recovered and preserved.

Sara-Louise Dobson 05/11/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 05/11/2022

A Different Perspective

I found myself in Warrington, following an impromptu trip on the train. I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of independent shops and the way the shopping areas spanned out like a spider’s web, from a central undercover social area. As I sauntered through the streets, a construction site caught my eye, and I couldn’t tear myself away from a building which was in mid-demolition.

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