"What illuminates our dreams, which take place in total darkness, behind our closed eyes? The memory of light which is no more, or the light of the future which you borrow like an advance on tomorrow’s day, which has yet to dawn?"
Monday, 30 November 2009
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Bournemouth University Diaries
What if I turn into a romantic stalker? (an online journalism practical exercise, to stalk and write)
He is a bold headed middle aged man with tattoos on his forearms. He shows up walking around fast, going into the gym talking to the people at the desk, then the up to the gallery and looking inside, making comments to himself in an almost singing voice.
Looking like someone with a street history (street-wise). Irish, a clover tattoo on one arm and an Irish flag on other.
He is sitting on the wall, having a break, slowly smoking a rolled cigarette, talking to a friend. He rubs his eyes.
Checking me out.
Has knuckle tattoos and a ring on his middle finger. Scars on his head,, fresh. Wrinkled head, weary.
Has a cigarette break, then goes up to the gallery carrying a vacuum cleaner, looking obedient and submissive, grateful.
He has a kind, soft voice, contradicting his appearance. A handsome face, but weary, deep set blue eyes. Well built, but ruined.
At first seems indifferent to his work, but maybe because he is being watched, a hint of pride appears. He looks restless, childlike.
Has a colleague, a short partially bold man with glasses, thorough in what he does, shy and probably a little deaf as his walkie-talkie is set on very loud. He kindly lets me go through the door as I walk past.
Both have respect for each other, very polite to each other, not too close but respectful. Easily get their hands into the dirt, but with a responsibility.
Happy natured as his phone rings he is talking to his “mate” about the soccer game that will be on tonight. Subtly suggests to his colleague that he can join them.
He is a bold headed middle aged man with tattoos on his forearms. He shows up walking around fast, going into the gym talking to the people at the desk, then the up to the gallery and looking inside, making comments to himself in an almost singing voice.
Looking like someone with a street history (street-wise). Irish, a clover tattoo on one arm and an Irish flag on other.
He is sitting on the wall, having a break, slowly smoking a rolled cigarette, talking to a friend. He rubs his eyes.
Checking me out.
Has knuckle tattoos and a ring on his middle finger. Scars on his head,, fresh. Wrinkled head, weary.
Has a cigarette break, then goes up to the gallery carrying a vacuum cleaner, looking obedient and submissive, grateful.
He has a kind, soft voice, contradicting his appearance. A handsome face, but weary, deep set blue eyes. Well built, but ruined.
At first seems indifferent to his work, but maybe because he is being watched, a hint of pride appears. He looks restless, childlike.
Has a colleague, a short partially bold man with glasses, thorough in what he does, shy and probably a little deaf as his walkie-talkie is set on very loud. He kindly lets me go through the door as I walk past.
Both have respect for each other, very polite to each other, not too close but respectful. Easily get their hands into the dirt, but with a responsibility.
Happy natured as his phone rings he is talking to his “mate” about the soccer game that will be on tonight. Subtly suggests to his colleague that he can join them.
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Bournemouth Diaries
Concern about the lack of young audiences’ general interest in the Arts
A general concern is expressed regarding the lesser number of young audiences appearing in the Arts events organised by the city of Bournemouth.
The ratio between the young and senior audiences seems to be disproportional amongst those who attend the theatre performances, classical concerts or art exhibitions.
On their recent concert held at the BIC, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s repertoire consisted of attractive, popular Russian classics. However, “The number of the young people counted less than a dozen tonight” said Mrs Heath, the Box Office assistant.
Hugh Knorris, Honorary Secretary of Bournemouth Little Theatre Club which today holds up to 120 mostly senior members, spoke about this issue: “It is difficult now days to find young people, as they’ve got other things to do. And if you do find them, they tend to go off on a job, they get married.” BLTC was founded in 1919 and is the oldest amateur drama club in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
“Young audiences – yes, very interesting subject and there’s a huge conversation there” briefly commented Bournemouth Council's Arts Development Officer Adam Gent when asked about how much are the younger audiences involved in, or visit the Arts events, and whether there is a plan to get them more interested. Being an arts team working throughout Bournemouth, the Art Development has the goal to support creativity, learning and enjoyment of the arts by working through a strategic approach, in hope to attract audiences of various ages.
However, their means are limited. “Financial support is offered to us through the Bournemouth Arts Grant, a scheme that supports small Bournemouth based arts projects organised by artists, individuals and groups in common. With many of our colleagues we never have enough money to do all the things we want to do” says Gent.
Rachel Maddix, founder of a film production, media and performing arts organization Fearless Expressive Arts, comforts us by promising: “Our aim is to run both commercial weekend and evening classes for those wishing to build confidence and creative skills and a charity providing funded media projects especially for young people who would benefit from them”.
A general concern is expressed regarding the lesser number of young audiences appearing in the Arts events organised by the city of Bournemouth.
The ratio between the young and senior audiences seems to be disproportional amongst those who attend the theatre performances, classical concerts or art exhibitions.
On their recent concert held at the BIC, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s repertoire consisted of attractive, popular Russian classics. However, “The number of the young people counted less than a dozen tonight” said Mrs Heath, the Box Office assistant.
Hugh Knorris, Honorary Secretary of Bournemouth Little Theatre Club which today holds up to 120 mostly senior members, spoke about this issue: “It is difficult now days to find young people, as they’ve got other things to do. And if you do find them, they tend to go off on a job, they get married.” BLTC was founded in 1919 and is the oldest amateur drama club in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
“Young audiences – yes, very interesting subject and there’s a huge conversation there” briefly commented Bournemouth Council's Arts Development Officer Adam Gent when asked about how much are the younger audiences involved in, or visit the Arts events, and whether there is a plan to get them more interested. Being an arts team working throughout Bournemouth, the Art Development has the goal to support creativity, learning and enjoyment of the arts by working through a strategic approach, in hope to attract audiences of various ages.
However, their means are limited. “Financial support is offered to us through the Bournemouth Arts Grant, a scheme that supports small Bournemouth based arts projects organised by artists, individuals and groups in common. With many of our colleagues we never have enough money to do all the things we want to do” says Gent.
Rachel Maddix, founder of a film production, media and performing arts organization Fearless Expressive Arts, comforts us by promising: “Our aim is to run both commercial weekend and evening classes for those wishing to build confidence and creative skills and a charity providing funded media projects especially for young people who would benefit from them”.
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