i’d like to shout about two wonderful tools i’ve been playing with recently. 1. FLIPBOOK www.benettonplay.com/toys/flipbookdeluxe Free, online, easy to use tool which allows you to create flipbook style animations. Here is my first attempt… 2. HARMONY www.mrdoob.com/projects/harmony/ An exceptional tool, also free and online. This allows you to doodle with much more [...]
No – I’m not complaining. I’m musing on life and the philosophy of being. I’ve been reading about the ancient philosophers. Not because I’m a smart-arse, but because the thinkings of these ye-olde-brains are the seeds of our contemporary concepts. Before we named the elements that make up the periodic table came the understanding that [...]
“and now we take a swerve into a REALLY strange place…” The Lord cometh! The Lord – my muse and husband releases a load on Exotic Pylon Records. To my ears this album is prime R3 Late Junction material, a mellow swerve from his previous release. Balinese gamalan and voice build layer upon layer to [...]
Some people have a way with words. Including my friend Yvonne Slater. Mrs. Mill has been employed on several projects organised by Yvonne, all impacting homeless, addicted & vulnerable people in the West Yorkshire area. The passion, professionalism and extra mile Yvonne puts in didn’t save her job. There are too many cuts to [...]
Saturday 29th October 7pm – late Huddersfield will be coming alive with un-dead celebrants trooping out for Halloween in fine style. The Lawrence Batley Theatre will be hosting another huge party with illusionists, escapologists, zombie dancing, whispered ghost stories, live bands, make-up artists & horror theatrics. For this boom-tastic event I have [...]
MANCHESTER! FRIDAY! 6PM! That is all you need to know. But, here is more. The preview of our next exhibition at Picadilly Place (map) Mr. & Mrs. Mill shall perform an improvised sound piece generated from the artwork. Afterwards we will be opening up the performance space to the audience – an opportunitiy for you to be part [...]
Despite losing my proper job several months ago, I have found many ways in which to act like I’m all full-time and self-employed. Currently I am very excited about my latest client ‘The Lord’ who has employed me to create the packaging for his new album. The Lord will be releasing his long playing cd ‘Jesuit Trifle [...]
Twinned - collage on stoneware tile These small humourous tiles are part of Mrs. Mill’s Christmas Collection. Forget Yardley, this year buy your loved one a small but lovingly made art work. They can be displayed on mantlepieces, above light switches, mounted on the wall or used as paperweights. Doris Day – collage on stoneware tile [...]
more holy kitchens Mr. & Mrs. Mill will be displaying a full menu of sonic-art-works. Launch 4-6pm @ Picadilly Place, Manchester. This group show in a fantastic exhibition venue (all concrete & windows / LARGE) is part of a week of rebellious works known as Free For Arts Festival. More info about other FFAF [...]
