Verse 9, responding to portraits by John Cull
Ruby, our Artist in Residence writes verse 9 about John Cull's group portrait series exhibited in Work in Progress, Phoenix Art Space,...
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May 5, 20201 min read
Message from the Museum
Dear Rockets, if you like jigsaws here is a link to a painting by William Gunning King. Its of a Sussex Village and Brighton Museum has...
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Verse 8: inspired by Milad
Ruby wrote this verse about Milad's artwork which uses wax pastels on soft, leathery paper. Verse 8 Smudging colours Colours of the wind
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Verse 7: inspired by Katie's painting
Ruby's latest verse is inspired by a drop painting by Katie Palacio-Farmer. This artwork was displayed on the gallery floor during Work...
Apr 23, 20201 min read
N H S - spell it out!
Louella Forrest has been inspired to make artwork about the NHS for many years. She is interested to know 'What does the NHS mean to...
Apr 21, 20201 min read
Postcard from Brighton Museum
Susan Eskdale is the lead for Community Engagement at Royal Pavilion and Museums and while we are all working remotely she has offered to...
Apr 21, 20201 min read
in my week ... Verse 6
For this verse, Rockets' Poet in Residence, Ruby Dine was inspired to think about how she plans her days - after looking at Kelvin...
Apr 19, 20201 min read
Plan your days
We are all at home at the moment BUT we still need to remember times and dates. Kelvin Burke loves dates and created this weekly Planner...
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Verse 5, weaving words
Here is verse 5 from Ruby, responding to artwork in our WIP exhibition by June Hall. Verse 5 Woven material Reminds me of camels in a...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
NHS, care and important people
In case you didn't get to see her work in our recent exhibition Work In Progress here is a short video about Louella Forrest's latest...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
Verse 4: Work In Progress
Here is Verse 4 from Poet in Residence Ruby, responding to Work In Progress; our ACE funded exhibition at Phoenix Art Space, Brighton...
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Dear support staff, key workers, families, carers, social care teams ...
Dear key workers, families, carers, support staff and social care teams ... these past few weeks have meant many changes in how we all...
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Poem by Henry Normal
Johnny's dad Henry has sent through a poem in response to Johnny's Hills and Trees on the bedroom wall ... WHEN A WALL BECOMES A WINDOW...
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Verse 3, responding through words
Rockets' Poet in Residence, Ruby Dine, responds through words to our current exhibition Work In Progress Verse 3 This painting reminds me...
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Verse 2 by Poet in residence, Ruby
Verse 2 Circles I see a boy holding a boys head They have coloured in all the white paper Images: (top) selection of artworks and...
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Rockets Remote Studio
Staying in touch during a time of enforced isolation For now, Rocket Artists Studio has moved to a remote space; with our dedicated team...
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Hills and Trees ... on the wall ...
Johnny Carroll-Pell shares his latest work from home - using tester paint pots he got for his birthday, on the wall ....
Mar 27, 20201 min read
Poet in Residence: Ruby Dine
We are excited to announce that Ruby Dine is our Poet in Residence for 'Work In Progress: Towards Inclusion'. Inspired by the exhibition,...
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Dear Rocket Artists ...
as you know the studio, exhibition and events have had to close for the near future so we can all stay safe and well. We’ve talked to...
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Work In Progress: Towards Inclusion - creative ways forward
Although our exhibition and events programme: Work In Progress: Towards Inclusion is currently closed (due to social distancing measures...
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