Exciting news, in that tonight 'The Whistle-Stop Diaries' ( my recent collab with superstarrrrr animator of dreams, Will Adams) will be screening tonight in Bristol, UK. The animation, which is all about the tiny South Korean island of Baengnyeong, will be featuring at Skwigly Magazine's Animation Showcase!!!! The event will be hosted at 'The Looking Glass' as part of the fringe programme of the 'Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival'. So, if you happen to be in Bristol then pop along and check it out! It's a free extravaganza and starts at 7.30pm tonight (28th August 2013!)
'The Looking Glass' 39-40 High Street, Bristol, BS1 2AW.
Ooohhh Hiya!!! Just a quick one to spread the word on this tropicalllllyyy hot, summer evening that my latest collaboration with the super talented, animator of dreamzzzz Will Adams will be screening in the UK for the first time, tomorrow evening.... From Baengnyeong-do to Shoreditch, you can catch 'The Whistle-Stop Diaries' as part of 'Screen Social' hosted at 'The Book Club'... Check HERE to see a full run down of what's on the agenda!!! Doors open at 7pm/ July 10th 2013~ 'The Book Club', 100 Leonard Steet. London, EC2A 4RH. Laterzzz, Love and Sparkles, Emma xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hiyaaa!!! Thought it was about time that I showed you my magical collaboration with the super talented, animator, Will Adams!!! This was a project that began around 3 months ago at the start of my artist residency with Incheon Art Platform. The idea was to work together in creating a visual diary based upon experiences on Baengnyeong-do... you can read the full speile below but, firstly you can have a little watch of the animation in all of it's rainbow coloured glory!!!....
''The Whistle-Stop Diaries' is a collaboration between Emma Bell and animator, Will Adams based on observations and experiences on South Korea's remote and most Northwestern island, Baengnyeong-do. The concept was to mirror the practice of storytelling with reference to the idea of folktales as a method of communicating values and interpretations through sharing and 'passing on'. The process was to relay stories, interactions and personal impressions of Baengnyeong-do between Emma as the 'teller' and Will as the 'listener' and translate these ideas into a visual journal, presented as an animation. 'The Whistle-Stop Diaries' is a reflection of first hand encounters with the island's communities, landscape features and environmental characteristics with a focus on dialogue and exchange with the people of Baengyneong-do. The animation was showcased as part of Emma's project titled, 'Tales from Blue Truck Island', developed during the 'IAP:Baengnyeong-do Peace Arts Residency 2013' and exhibited at Incheon Art Platform, South Korea May-June 2013."
This was such an awesome project to work on...and of course it also shows many of the special memories I have from Baengnyeong-do alongside some of the special people that I met there....from the woman snacking on the mountain herbs in the garden to the nun in her little, yellow bus and my mate with his sparkling golden Marines ring!!! You can see more of Will's work on his website: www.willdotadams.co.uk Don't forget if you are around Seoul or Incheon you can also go and watch the animation screening in Hall H at Incheon Art Platform until the 30th June 2013!!! Hope you enjoy!!! Love and Sparkles, Emma xxx
Yikesss!! Where does the time go?!?! Got a few bits and pieces that I need to whip up on the blog but, this past couple of weeks has just flown by and things have been so busy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So last week my solo exhibition opened at 'Incheon Art Platform' which was really exciting as I have been working in preparation for this over the past few months! My exhibition is called 'Tales from Blue Truck Island' and it will be running May 28th 2013-June 30th 2013 in Building H at Incheon Art Platform, South Korea. The exhibition features several aspects of my project that were developed during my time as artist in residence with the 'IAP: Baengnyeong-do Peace Arts Residency'.
Showing at the exhibition are the series of images of the wearable art works produced in collaboration with Seoul based photographer, Jessica Berggrun, and also screening is the animation collaboration titled, 'The Whistle-Stop Diaries', developed with animator, Will Adams. Also exhibited is some of the photographic documentation of the interactive elements of my project conducted with the community on Baengnyeong Island. I will be whipping out a separate post all about the magical animation and it's themes....but for now here are a few images from the current exhibition....if you happen to be in Seoul then please pop in and check it out, it's open 9am-6pm daily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love and Sparkles, Emma xxxx
Hello from the Tropics... Oohhh iya...Just a brief one... maybe you already spotted it.... but, my website www.emma-bell.com has been going through a gradual re-design and now has a bunch of new sections and is all updated with recent projects and press etc! The awesome Will Adams did a GLORIOUS job creating it!!!! He's a London based digital illustrator and designer, you should check out his scrumptious wares: www.willdotadams.co.uk. In other news, above are a couple of latest press features of my work from Swatch MTV Playground and the Vancouver Sun, Canada. You can read the MTV blog feature HERE!!!!! Right...back to hand sewing for me!!! Don't forget to have a peep at the sparkling new website!!! Love and Sparkles, Emma xxxx
British Fashion Designer & Visual Artist currently based in Seoul~South Korea. My work has showcased on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and Vienna Fashion Week alongside selected exhibitions and presentations internationally.
I have a background working as a Creative Consultant which involves projects ranging from exhibition curation to art direction, wardrobe to writing...Partners, collaborations,clients & various projects have included Irregular Choice, Vauxhall Motors, Soda Stream, Quartier21,Lambrini, British Embassy,Designers Against Aids, Notion Magazine and Helen Rochfort...
Awarded positions as Artist in Residence include Austria, Japan, Taiwan, Slovenia and South Korea.
Selected press publications include: Dazed & Confused, VICE, WAD Paris, ELLE Germany,Paper Magazine NYC,Cosmopolitan and Time Out.Additional media features include BBC,Radio MARŠ, FM4 Vienna, Channel 4 'SKINS' and ARTE:TRACKS Germany/France.
