Studio in March

March flew by and looks like April is doing the same! There wasn't much action going on in the studio but I did create one new piece from the series Serch developing my ideas with collage, old anatomy images, and working on labels. To experiment with the display of the work and how to exhibit away from the traditional 2D framed format. I have also been busy with DyfalDonc my little makers project I co-run with Morgan (my husband) we contribute with two local markets every month plus we've signed up for a few over the summer as well. We've also taken a order on of wedding favours a little unusual for us but realised we provide a alternative favours using our vintage/retro badges as gifts for guest. Will have images of them on our DyfalDonc facebook page next week for you.

Back to the ART: I will be participating in a open studio day in June together with my husband Morgan Griffith Sonomano and my father in law Gareth Griffith. I believe other artists of Mynydd Llandygai will be opening their studio doors too so hopefully we will come together to market and stir up some creativity in this small mountain village. July will also be a busy month too but will keep that for later.

I have just realised I do have a few things to blog, I have seen some amazing artworks lately and inspiring makers on etsy. I just need the time to do so.

keep it arty
rfhardy

Harem 6 the creative mix of Flavia Marele & Ildiko Muresan

Harem 6 transported me into the world of strange bizare creatures, dogs with geometric woolly jumpers stare lovingly at each other. Mysterious clay art dolls, their fragile bodies adorned with subtle and thoughtful marks and specially designed clothes. Hearts encased in a geometric wire cages are drawn beautifully on paper. There is no wonder why with their welcoming faces, vibrant colours and delicate graphite drawings that I am transfixed with their work.

If you placed dogs, folklore, geometric shapes, clay, pencils, hearts, 80's colour palette, nature, more animals, a lot of talent and imagination put it all in a blender and flicked the switch! You'd get Harem 6. Their work is so distinctive and original, you cannot help yourself from smiling as you explore their work.

I came across Harem 6 through their shop DoubleFoxStudio on etsy. Their shop is filled with art dolls, wall hangings, brooches/pins, original drawings, prints and necklaces born from their collaborative creative minds since 2003. The have exhibited together worldwide and are based in Romania. If I could, I would buy one of each item from their stunning collection.

To find more information about the duo and to visit their shop here are the links below:

www.etsy.com/shop/doublefoxstudio

www.facebook.com/pages/Harem6/214231368610633
www.flickr.com/photos/pucika/
www.harem6art.blogspot.com/

rfhardy

April Fools into Bank Holiday May

Time just seems to be flying past, while I seem to be creating more deadlines for myself! Same old story not enough hours in a day....

Right where do I start, the post below shows a piece of work I created for a Studio/Gallery space in Cardiff called studiob. It was an opportunity for me to be productive and also to exhibit to a different audience, I was even exposed on their website as well. From the photos it looked like a great weekend, they had open studios and a postcard exhibition open to all artists (where my little postcard was on display).

Since then I have been multi-tasking on various projects, created another piece of work for a charity auction in my home-town, started sketches for the commission and finally started to pencil work the composition on the piece. Today I started working on my sculpture for a exhibition in June and I have two exhibitions in July, one in London and the other my first solo exhibition will be in my home-town. (Further info on the exhibitions to follow in the future) So I'm keeping myself busy and trying to keep to deadlines as much as I can (still trying to balance being an artist, mother and having a part-time job)

Also with fingers and toes crossed Morgan and I should have our etsy shop up and running very soon. We will be selling art originals and prints, stationary and accessories. Will post more details as it gets closer to the official opening.

Keep it real, keep it arty

becsx