New Studio

I'm hugely pleased to be able to announce that I've finally moved into a studio. It's a brilliant space in The Old Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey.

Bermondsey used to be known as 'Biscuit Town' because of the smell of the biscuits baking and the fact that 4,000 people living here worked in this factory. It was built in 1866 and only closed in 1989. Peek Freane not only invented the humble Bourbon and Garibaldi biscuits here, but in the 1930s (at the height of the 'cocktail age', so they claim) our studio was the birthplace of the mighty Twiglet. No doubt with such an inspiring spirit in the walls great things shall be created here!

I'm sharing a 370 sq ft space with Joe Morris (a fellow painter from Camberwell) and there are 18 other young artists with studios here. It's a beautiful building with high ceilings and big windows. It has roughly put up wall divisions so it feels very communal. The Biscuit Factory are trying to fill our building with arts organisations. So far, our neighbours include: The Royal Court, Shunt, some sculptors and a temporary gallery space. As well as a great cafe (scampi & chips highly recommended), there is a printers on-site and a strong sense of community.

We can't really believe how lucky we are! ACAVA have negotiated an 18-month contract for us and we all moved in 2 weeks ago so have been busy painting walls, moving in furniture and getting to know one another.

If you're interested in visiting, please do get in touch. We love to show people around and we make a mean cuppa tea.

Watch out for details of Open Studios in the New Year.

For information on ACAVA studios see: http://www.acava.org.uk