Last night was the opening night for our end of year show on the Foundation course, the studio was heaving with people so I took photos of my finished piece this morning!
I wanted to create this private and secret environment in which Michael Fagan may obsess over the Queen. He broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982, disturbing the Queen during her sleep etc. I feel that if it were obsession which drove him to do this he will have learnt that his obsession needs to be a much more private affair, however, I’m sure it would still be an extreme form of obsession, not simply scrap booking or reading about her!
Leaving slats inbetween the pieces of wood meant that people were able to view the inside, but in a way which encouraged frustration. Everybody wanted to be able to get inside and see everything, so I feel I have been successful in my aim of creating a private area. People have also commented that it’s like looking at the Royal Family - we can see what they are like, but who are they really? What do they do? How do they act? This too may be frustrating for some.
I hope you all like my installation, it’s a shame everybody can’t come and see it! I think the photo’s do it some justice though so, enjoy :)
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The first thing you need to know is that going to Katie’s house is like going to a creche. When I go to Katies house, we make things. Last night she gave me no more than a load of crap and I made this :)
Safe to say I’m officially royally obsessed?
This is my design for my exhibition piece. An installation with the aim to create an environment of obsession. I’m using 4ft pieces of timber to build a shed with no way in - inside the vessel I’ll set up a scene with the newspapers, mugs etc I’ve collected on the Queen. I’ll be putting this up in the studio tomorrow but before I do I want to hear peoples thoughts and opinions! So please share your constructive criticism. Also, I’m doing a health and safety check on it so if anybody can see any possible dangers with it I’m keen to hear! Thanks :)
Went to a book sale with my Grandma and Mum. Got all of this for under a tenner! Nice :D
Today, at art school, I drew the Queen. It was really sunny and lovely so we decided to work outside, but that resulted in little work, so I felt I should do something semi productive. Very burnt now though! Human radiator!
Freehand. Biro on paper.
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Royal Wedding Crashers of the Day: Newlyweds John and Frances Canning were informed a while back that a VIP would be at Manchester’s town hall on the day of their wedding.
When later they learned that the very important person would be Queen Elizabeth II, they decided to send her a “lighthearted” invitation. They didn’t expect to hear back from the Queen, much less see her at their wedding.
But that’s exactly what happened.
“When we had our ceremony, the staff asked us to wait for a moment in the corridor and just a few minutes later the queen arrived,” Frances Canning told the Manchester Evening News. “She knew both our names and apparently we had been especially added to her rota.”
Mr. Canning said the monarch congratulated them and asked them how they were feeling, while her husband inquired about their Italian honeymoon plans.
The Queen and Prince Philip were in town as part of HRH’s Diamond Jubilee tour.
In related royal news, a significant number of MPs from all three major parties have proposed renaming Big Ben in honor of the Queen on the year of her Diamond Jubilee. The proposal is gaining traction after being backed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Labour leader Ed Miliband, London Mayor Boris Johnson, and even Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Personally, I’m not so keen on the idea of renaming Big Ben, history and such. On the other hand, the Queen turning up at your wedding, that’s special :)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ewxe1tBb1qzpwi0o1_1280.jpg)
Royal Wedding Crashers of the Day: Newlyweds John and Frances Canning were informed a while back that a VIP would be at Manchester’s town hall on the day of their wedding.
When later they learned that the very important person would be Queen Elizabeth II, they decided to send her a “lighthearted” invitation. They didn’t expect to hear back from the Queen, much less see her at their wedding.
But that’s exactly what happened.
“When we had our ceremony, the staff asked us to wait for a moment in the corridor and just a few minutes later the queen arrived,” Frances Canning told the Manchester Evening News. “She knew both our names and apparently we had been especially added to her rota.”
Mr. Canning said the monarch congratulated them and asked them how they were feeling, while her husband inquired about their Italian honeymoon plans.
The Queen and Prince Philip were in town as part of HRH’s Diamond Jubilee tour.
In related royal news, a significant number of MPs from all three major parties have proposed renaming Big Ben in honor of the Queen on the year of her Diamond Jubilee. The proposal is gaining traction after being backed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Labour leader Ed Miliband, London Mayor Boris Johnson, and even Prime Minister David Cameron.
Personally, I’m not so keen on the idea of renaming Big Ben, history and such. On the other hand, the Queen turning up at your wedding, that’s special :)
Aha, this is awesome. Notice how she even looks happy out in the rain? And she’s happy to hold the brolly herself!
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Color-matched umbrellas are a brilliant idea.
(via fuckyeahthequeen)
I read an interview with Michael Fagan, the man who broke into Buckingham Palace twice within three weeks in the 80’s. He tells of the first time he broke in, wandering around eating cheese and crackers, trying out the thrones, drinking wine, viewing the paintings etc. The way he talks about the event makes me think of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, so I decided to use it as research :) enjoy!
Anonymous asked: My opinion on HM Queen Elizabeth II. i feel that she is not only an amazing roll model but also an amazing lady who has given so much to the service of the Uk and commonwelth that she deserves allot of respect. In my experiance the majority of people i have come across who do not approve of her or the monarchy where all wrongly informed about there life and duties. i think in terms of if we should have a mnarchy, it sets us apart from countrys like the USA. it also means we have a head of state
Hello, thank you for responding to my post! Not many people have.
I’m glad you have respect for HRH, I’ve just been reading some opinions online and many people appear to be massively ignorant towards the work the royal family actually does for the UK. At the end of the day, she didn’t ask to be Queen - she was lumbered with the duty at a very young age while she was starting a family.
