Dear all,
we really don't post anything here anymore. If you are interested in my artwork, please visit
my website
So long!
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Things have slowed down a bit. But have bought necessary ink and finished blocks. Only need to get going with putting some ink on paper now!
Oh: one reason for the slowing was my reception of the letter anouncing that I am accepted into the Artists Social Fund (Künstlersozialkasse) which is there to lower the health care costs of artists, publishers and musicians (also translators of literature, by the way). Oh and it provides a special, I guess smallish, artist pension as well. So January will be the first month - unemployment benefits in all my time in Germany. yeeeeehaw!!
Oh: one reason for the slowing was my reception of the letter anouncing that I am accepted into the Artists Social Fund (Künstlersozialkasse) which is there to lower the health care costs of artists, publishers and musicians (also translators of literature, by the way). Oh and it provides a special, I guess smallish, artist pension as well. So January will be the first month - unemployment benefits in all my time in Germany. yeeeeehaw!!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
back on track
Dear friends,
am now working on goose designs to finish up the last block. great to be back after the cold!
am now working on goose designs to finish up the last block. great to be back after the cold!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Well
yesterday was one of the most fluent and productive "art days" yet. I managed to prepare all three blocks and cut one and a half. After that I put up curtains in T's room, as promised, started to feel some throat ache and here I am now, down with a cold. So no work but rest today.
Will let you know news as they happen.
Will let you know news as they happen.
Monday, November 30, 2009
From now on regular news on print proceedings
Dear Friends and Supporters,
as of today (30th of November) I am starting work on THE PRINT number one, the very first edition under the print scheme. I am cutting blocks at the moment. 4 of about size A5, two wood and two lino. I have decided to go for an older picture of mine, which lends itself (hopefully) very well to the type of technique I will use. Will try to make some regular updates now with news of progress!
Much Leipziger Love,
Alex
as of today (30th of November) I am starting work on THE PRINT number one, the very first edition under the print scheme. I am cutting blocks at the moment. 4 of about size A5, two wood and two lino. I have decided to go for an older picture of mine, which lends itself (hopefully) very well to the type of technique I will use. Will try to make some regular updates now with news of progress!
Much Leipziger Love,
Alex
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dear Readers and Supporters.
About this Month I wanted to write a little half way report, half way through the first print project period, that is. Due to a translation job on quite short notice this report will be more little than expected! Generally: all is well! I am still applying for reduced Health Insurance Payments due to clinical artistness. Another post at the local parish has opened up, this time in a church office unbelievably close to home. So I thought I might as well apply, seeing as they already know me from last time and all that. As it would be about 20 h a week so I see it as another string to my self-employment bow. And I will let you know about the outcome, as that would throw some different light on the Print Sceme. I have started doing illustrations for a book regularly, a a brainchild and paid for by my dad. Which you can tell because it's a book he likes and knows that I don't like. The first illustration has been a total success and that is good.
So generally I have settled into this work pace and new identity quite well. A regular small job like the church do would provide some welcome income and some welcome social interaction away from home. But it isn't essential.
My workshop has grown these past months and, when my parents come up for my birthday in two weeks time, they will bring me their own printing rollers and equipment. Stuff that produced works deemed as subversive by a totalitarian state. Did you know, by the way, that in the night from 8th to 9th of October 1989 a Leipzig pastor handprinted 30.000 leavlets on a converted clothes mangle? I have an itch to research for an essay on the role of home printmaking in the GDR. I need to order ink and as soon as this translation job is done and dusted (incidentially translating "Hit the ground kneeling" by Stephen Cottrell) I will start work on January's Print Sceme edition.
Its now also a year since I've last been to London. Which is sad. I do miss you all. And we hope to make it over next year.
About this Month I wanted to write a little half way report, half way through the first print project period, that is. Due to a translation job on quite short notice this report will be more little than expected! Generally: all is well! I am still applying for reduced Health Insurance Payments due to clinical artistness. Another post at the local parish has opened up, this time in a church office unbelievably close to home. So I thought I might as well apply, seeing as they already know me from last time and all that. As it would be about 20 h a week so I see it as another string to my self-employment bow. And I will let you know about the outcome, as that would throw some different light on the Print Sceme. I have started doing illustrations for a book regularly, a a brainchild and paid for by my dad. Which you can tell because it's a book he likes and knows that I don't like. The first illustration has been a total success and that is good.
So generally I have settled into this work pace and new identity quite well. A regular small job like the church do would provide some welcome income and some welcome social interaction away from home. But it isn't essential.
My workshop has grown these past months and, when my parents come up for my birthday in two weeks time, they will bring me their own printing rollers and equipment. Stuff that produced works deemed as subversive by a totalitarian state. Did you know, by the way, that in the night from 8th to 9th of October 1989 a Leipzig pastor handprinted 30.000 leavlets on a converted clothes mangle? I have an itch to research for an essay on the role of home printmaking in the GDR. I need to order ink and as soon as this translation job is done and dusted (incidentially translating "Hit the ground kneeling" by Stephen Cottrell) I will start work on January's Print Sceme edition.
Its now also a year since I've last been to London. Which is sad. I do miss you all. And we hope to make it over next year.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
July Newischnesess - Grendel has arrived!!
now dear all!
an exciting summer this summer! Today my book binding press (to be utilised for relief print) arrived (see pictures) and it's preliminary name is "Grendel". It was a medium to lucky find on ebay and a lot more affordable than the relief press I bid for 2 weeks ago. I have written quite a few people about the stability-traded-for-prints scheme and have yet to hear from many. Big-ups to all those already aboard! starting date ist the first of August but I will contact you individually before that. T. had her first Poetry Slam yesterday and blew away the crowds with her titles "I am a cyclist" and "a broom of one's own" ... remind me to get her to post them here somehow. It was the conclusion of her "Poetry Now" seminar and I am mightily proudof her!
Well I am nervous, excited, itching to get my hands on some ink.
In other news, my good friend Udosson and myself in the Sapling Jones guise have started weekly electronic music sessions. The finest examples are up on the project's page: myspace.com/siegfriedrost
and the good Leipzig grandparents gave us a ton of stunning gooseberrys when we popped by the allotment last time. T. amazed with a cake (see pictures) and I tried my hand on two batches of jam. And I am pleased to say that all was very successfull.
Now I will get back to the art and office lair and bury myself in some paperwork. Best,
Al
an exciting summer this summer! Today my book binding press (to be utilised for relief print) arrived (see pictures) and it's preliminary name is "Grendel". It was a medium to lucky find on ebay and a lot more affordable than the relief press I bid for 2 weeks ago. I have written quite a few people about the stability-traded-for-prints scheme and have yet to hear from many. Big-ups to all those already aboard! starting date ist the first of August but I will contact you individually before that. T. had her first Poetry Slam yesterday and blew away the crowds with her titles "I am a cyclist" and "a broom of one's own" ... remind me to get her to post them here somehow. It was the conclusion of her "Poetry Now" seminar and I am mightily proudof her!
Well I am nervous, excited, itching to get my hands on some ink.
In other news, my good friend Udosson and myself in the Sapling Jones guise have started weekly electronic music sessions. The finest examples are up on the project's page: myspace.com/siegfriedrost
and the good Leipzig grandparents gave us a ton of stunning gooseberrys when we popped by the allotment last time. T. amazed with a cake (see pictures) and I tried my hand on two batches of jam. And I am pleased to say that all was very successfull.
Now I will get back to the art and office lair and bury myself in some paperwork. Best,
Al
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