A revealing insight into the state of my studio. From mess to progress with projects and paintings, the accumulated artifacts and other random snippets.
You only have to check out the Brighton Rainbow Crossing Forever page on Facebook to see how the rainbow has enchanted visitors and local people of all ages and persuasions. I should know as an exhibiting resident artist at JAG Gallery from the view outside my painting studio, I’ve seen the rainbow working its magic. It’s made Madeira Drive come alive rather than being treated as a car park.
Though not officially a crossing, as a piece of public ‘street’ art it encourages pedestrians to stop, look and listen and motorists to slow down, creating a traffic calming effect and rather magical effect. The rainbow effect on both visitors and locals to the area is a joy to see.
This truly is a piece of public art at street level, Â the rainbow has enchanted locals from all walks of life, groups and persuasions seen posing, performing and most of all, smiling somewhere over the rainbow.
Perhaps it’s time to develop this area. From Charleston to Morris dancing, bikers and beatniks. The rainbow’s proved to be a hit symbol of solidarity that reaches beyond Pride. Brighton and Hove city council wont solve the crossword by washing away the rainbow; I think we can safely say those who’ve seen the rainbow effect this past week would like to keep making Brighton safer, as well as brighter.
THE FIRST chair of this type – that is, the folding X-type chair – was discovered in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians: often carved with animal forms and covered with whole skins. In ancient Rome, too, the folding X-type chair had great significance, being reserved for magistrates and nobles on public occasions. There are also references to folding chairs in 17th-century inventories. ‘Six folding chaires of crimson vellvet trymmed with gold lace’ were sold by order of the Council of State after the execution of Charles I. Bernard Shilling, New Barnet, Herts.
JOHN Thomas Moore (1864-1929) took out a patent for adjustable folding chairs in 1886 and manufactured them in Macclesfield from 1887. The ‘Waverley’ model was described as the best ship or lawn tennis chair, while the ‘Hygienic’ was a rocking chair ‘valuable for those with sluggish and constipated bowels. Its action is perfect massage without the toilsome labour.’
Colin Sanders, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
A man surnamed Atkins in the 19th century adapted it but putting sailors hammock material on it. I learnt this as I knew family members who still received royalties from his patent.
ann jones, willenhall West Midlands
Here’s some of the most modern deckchairs invented in recent times – designed by me!
Art Print Deckchairs designed by Jacqueline Hammond for Smart Deco: a boutique-style collection of functional art pieces that combine beauty with purpose.
With summer just round the corner, the long-awaited ‘deckchair season’ is here. In the last fortnight alone, we’ve received numerous requests from the media asking to showcase our deckchairs in their publications. Our deckchairs recently appeared in Devon Life, the Independent’s ‘Best Deckchair’ list and The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine’s ‘Lust List’, with further accolades to come soon.
Country lane Deckchair by Jacqueline Hammond in Devon Life Magazine
The JAG Gallery on Brighton seafront – where Smart Deco owner and founder, Jacqueline Hammond produces her fine-art-based homeware designs – is part of the Artists Open House season. #brighton #openhouses #brightonfringe #brightonfestival
Here’s a taster of what’s happening and an introduction to the artists who work at Jag Gallery and Open Studios – with some photos I took at the launch
Building up to the May festival and Artists Open Houses by resolving some of the paintings hanging around my home studio… and starting some new ones..
New landscapes series – working title ‘Westcountry Gold’
Sketch book – artist Jacqueline Hammond
There’s several ideas for works in this series I’ve ‘thumbnailed’ in my sketch book.
Two pieces I’ve begun and the photos below reveal their early stages of development.
Paintings in progress by Jacqueline HammondPainting in progress – new landscape series by artist Jacqueline HammondPainting in progress – new landscape series by artist Jacqueline HammondPainting in progress – new landscape series by artist Jacqueline HammondPainting in progress – new landscape series by artist Jacqueline Hammond
