SEEKOO WEB SHOW: The CAPC (Centre of Contemporary Visual Arts) Bordeaux

The CAPC (Centre of Contemporary Visual Arts) was created in 1973 by Jean-Louis Froment and installed in 1974 in the Entrepôt Lainé, an old warehouse for colonial foodstuffs, which would undergo renovation in the ensuing years. A mobile educational unit called the Artbus saw the light of day in 1975. Early exhibitions included ''Regarder Ailleurs'' (1973) where Claude Viallat rubbed shoulders with Gina Pane, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine and ''Pour mémoires'' (1975), with Christian Boltanski.

Now The CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art in Bordeaux offers year-round program of temporary exhibitions and go around the history of art, music or contemporary creation. "Musée de France", ATPC was a collection of 1,299 works by 189 artists. It is housed in the former warehouse real colonial, a customs warehouse, a superb example of construction pre-industrial 19th century. 

“The extraordinary dialogue between contemporary and heritage architecture gives the CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art in Bordeaux its uniqueness and fame. The collection of work that I have selected for the exhibition on the Seeko’o Web Radio shows the different mixture between artistic shapes and a place calls for mediation and reflection. Each work seems to find its place naturally. it can be confusing or deceiving, but it never remains insensible: it’s the magic of the museum”, said Charlotte Laubard, Director of the CAPC, March, 2011 for Seekoo Web Radio.

Today, the CAPC is having an exhibition in SEEKOO WEB SHOW, to find out more about the works being exhibited, follow the link below:

www.seekoo-radio.com 

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source: www.seekoo-radio.com and www.capc-bordeaux.fr

Paul Doran - Urban Abstract Painter

         When I saw his work on our facebook page for the first time, one big question comes to my mind. I do not know how to transform it into words. However, a combination of lines and colors that he uses is really unique and harmonious. I just wonder about the purpose of the style he has. And finally I had the opportunity to know more about this artist, not only about himself but also about the style that he brought into the world of art. Here he is....

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name             : Paul Doran

City/Country   : Belfast / studying in Liverpool

Email              : paul-doran@hotmail.com

Facebook       : Paul Doran - Fine Artist
Bio                 : 

 

I am an articulate, presentable and highly motivated graduate of Fine Art.  Now studying a Masters in Creative Practice. I am 24 years old From Belfast in Northern Ireland, moved to Liverpool to study In Liverpool Hope University in 2008. I recently won the Wynn Vivian Purchase Prize 2011 Liverpool.  Interested in architecture and abstract expressionism. Having  found my own personalised form of urbanised abstract painting, I am currently exploring with my Masters. 

Interview with Paul Doran...

-       How long have you been an artist?

     Been an artist all my life however in the past 3 years I have taken it seriously.

-       Is being an artist a full-time career for you?

     Yes, it certainly is. 

-   Tell me about your work? What are you currently working on?

     I am studying a masters so my work is focused around the topic of control and spontaneity. I am exploring and investigating different styles on paper and sketchbooks, prints however I am constantly working on urban landscapes. 

-       What was your inspiration?

The world inspires me because there is so much out there... it is a feast for the eyes! Art, people, music.... violence.

-       What do you hope your audience takes away from your art? What statement do you hope to make?

     I hope my audience have true interest in what they see. With strong inspiration and I hope it's something new to them. 

-       What was the best advice given to you as an artist? 

“Personality means alot in the art world so be yourself because u have it son.”

-   Tell me about your work space and your creative process.

    I have an art studio in Liverpool city centre. I am researching the relationship between control and spontaneity in abstract art. Therefore I am using a lot of control, however I am open to spontaneus gestures and directions, also using masking tape to create stright lines.

-       What has been the biggest challenge for you?

Organising an arts event called one night only in may with a Dj, buffee, bar and artworks for sale.

-       Where do you go online for good art resources, whether to find a new artist, or to see what is going on in the art world locally and otherwise?

Art in liverpool, websites like yourself, google, other artists websites, facebook.

-       Do you have any exhibits to promote?

18^th May ....One Night Only... arts party at The Blackler’ s function Room, DJ, Buffee, Bar and artwork from four professional artists.

*If you are interested in his work, and would like to see more, please visit Paul Doran - Fine Artist on facebook!

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Interview with Arno Kiss

Hello everyone,

We recently did an interview with Arno Kiss, a designer/illustrator/screw-up from Belgium. Well, to find out more about Arno and what he actually did, let's look at the following interview:

- Try to introduce yourself in a few short sentences:

Hello readers! My name is Arno Kiss, I’m a 21 year old designer/illustrator/screw-up from Antwerp, Belgium. I’m currently studying publicity (an over-glorified term forgraphic design.)I’m in myfinalyear and recentlystarted to workcommisions.

- Describe how you've started out; how you took your first steps to get to where you are now:

I started out as something completely different. I wanted to be an electrician when I was about 13-14. After studying that for 2 years, I had completely lost my interest. It was at about that time that I started drawing “tattoos” on my arms/hands in class. I felt the need to do something more creative. Because of my lack of effort and interest in school, I got kicked out. This forced me to look for another school so I took my chance and looked for an “art”-school. For the first time in years I felt like I was where I needed to be.

After screwing around with Adobe Creative Suite for about a year. A friend of mine (Nick Eliaerts) offered me to chance to design a flyer for a party he was throwing. After doing that I was pretty much sold and I’ve been practicing and working hard ever since.

- Describe your own work style:

I like working around “dark” subject-matter, I’m also kind of a perfectionist so I always try to put a lot of detail in my work. (It may not look like it but I really do.)

- How do you start your work (first steps of creation)?

Generally when I get a brief I poor myself a cup of coffee and put on some quiet peaceful music. Brainstorm a bit, go for a walk, a ride on the bus, the usual stuff. Then I start sketching out some ideas to work out a decent composition. I always sketch on paper because I feel like you can’t just rely on the computer to be able to draw decently.

After I finished the sketch I usual show it to the client. When I get the all-clear I start inking and after that tracing on the computer.

- What is your motivation/driving force?

My main motivation is just getting better. Progressing on every piece I do. I don’t really have any dreams, I just wanna see where it can take me.

- Are you satisfied with your own work?

I’m satisfied with it when I feel like it’s finished it but a day or two after that I’ll probably find something about it that I don’t like, or want to change. I think that’s one of my biggest flaws, although I feel like it’s a plus sometimes.

- What are you're biggest achievements so far?

I think everything I’ve done so far has been a major achievement. Just seeing my level of skill and execution rise every project is an achievement dor me.

- I've heard you have a little buisness going on where you sell your work; tell some more about it:

- Where are you hoping to take this buisness ?

- Shameless promotion: 

The business you’re talking about is actually more my sister’s project. She had an idea for a kind of webstore and I was instantly on board when she pitched it to me. She’s one of the most talented and most driven people I know. I don’t like getting credit for the business because it’s really 90% her doing.

If you or anyone you know likes cute and cuddly stuff, checkout Fluff ‘n Tuff (http://fluffntuff.bigcartel.com)

- How would you discribe your 'perfect' job?

My perfect job is pretty simple, and I’ve practically only gotten perfect jobs. It’s just clients saying draw me something cool that fits in a certain theme. Love those jobs. (Especially if I can make it bloody.)

- What are your goals, and how are you planning to achieve these goals?

My goals are pretty simple. Just get better in everything I do.

I do have a long term-goal concerning publishing a book with other illustrators/designers. But more on that later.

- Anything you would like to add?

Just wanted to say thanks a ton for letting me do this interview. I hope you guys enjoy reading it. Sorry for any poor spelling or spelling. Also to other starting designers out there, keep doing what you’re doing. You’ll get noticed and you’re going to start loving it even more.

Artist name: Arno Kiss

Originates from Belgium

Company: Fluff ‘n Tuff

Company website: http://fluffntuff.bigcartel.com/

Personal website: http://www.arnokiss.com

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