artist, dreamer and blagger. Photobooks available from FoldPress - foldpress.co.uk
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19 Feb 2025
Giving Substack a bit of a try. Here’s my first proper post. It’s about follies and cities and landscapes I think. open.substack.com/pub/rougei…
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Steve Messam retweeted
10 Feb 2025
Another China challenge pays off for North East artist.
@rougeit culturednortheast.co.uk/p/no…
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Steve Messam retweeted
13 Jan 2025
• @rougeit The best bit about creating work in a busy public space is the interaction. Once people start engaging with the work it starts to come alive and has much more presence.
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4 Dec 2024
#materialAdvent Day4:
I’ve used this grade of clear PVC for a number of projects. This same was buried quite deep in the studio so I have no idea which project it was originally from. But here is ‘Fairhaven Bubbles’ made from exactly the same thickness … instagr.am/p/DDKqco_o29L/
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3 Dec 2024
#materialadvent Day3:
This is ‘kiosk’ (possibly. Titles elude me sometimes) and part of ‘Encounters’ at @bicestervillage in Oxfordshire, UK. These were a series of ambiguous shapes in unexpected locations throughout the retail village. The problem with … instagr.am/p/DDHhDdoI5Y5/
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2 Dec 2024
#materialadvent Day2:
Another day. Another fabric. ‘Bridged’ was a functioning footbridge across the River Skell at @ntfountainsabbey and the as one of a trio of installations in ‘These Passing Things’ - an exhibition exploring the history of garden fo… instagr.am/p/DDFdhegoivF/
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1 Dec 2024
#materialadvent Day1
OK. Here we go.
Every year I set myself a challenge on insta from now until Christmas. This year it’s all about the materials. Can I find in my studio 24 *different* materials from past installations?
So each day I’ll post a pic or… instagr.am/p/DDDezE6IXmh/
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29 Nov 2024
One of those weeks when you find your artwork in places you weren’t expecting..
Thanks to everyone who’ve been spotting these and letting me know.
@prometheus_nl @deadmau5 instagr.am/p/DC863uIIvJu/
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25 Nov 2024
Four years ago, in the middle of the second big c*vid lockdown, I did another installation on a redundant building in the North Pennines. It was intended to a quiet one for chance encounters - people still weren’t allowed to gather together and it was in… instagr.am/p/DCyk96xIedt/
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22 Nov 2024
It’s been a beautiful few days. Cold and crisp and gorgeous light on my daily walk through the woods. instagr.am/p/DCsPJhHo0gP/
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21 Nov 2024
Fifteen years ago! That’s crazy! This is ‘Clad’ - a traditional East Montgomeryshire cottage clad in the fleeces of local bred sheep. Part of the exhibition of pattern at @orieldavies in Newtown. The cottage was in a very derelict state but still retaine… instagr.am/p/DCoPeG6odnx/
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Steve Messam retweeted
13 Nov 2024
#ASFF2024 | The @UNESCO City of Media Arts Expo united creative businesses from across York.
It was inspiring to see innovators and entrepreneurs share their passions, topped off by @rougeit's artwork.
We're proud of the creative industries in our city! @MakeItYork @YNYCombined
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13 Nov 2024
A glorious sunny day for a stroll along the river and watch the textures of the water. This stretch of the River Tees runs over a dark grey bedrock and gives it a very black appearance, even though the water is actually really clear and shallow. I love h… instagr.am/p/DCUdS-cSe0M/
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10 Nov 2024
‘Lantern’ outside the Guildhall in York last night. It was just a 3-day flying visit as part of the 10 year anniversary of York as a UNESCO City of Media Arts and the @aestheticamag short film festival.
This was a bit of an experiment for me - both in t… instagr.am/p/DCMCjHIIifo/
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6 Nov 2024
‘Lantern’ outside the Guildhall, York. Until 9th November. Quick phone snap. More pics to follow. instagr.am/p/DCC6GfeIU-f/
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5 Nov 2024
Testing testing…
Still too big for the village hall. And this is the small one 🤔 instagr.am/p/DB_8KN9oFf_/
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4 Nov 2024
Another pink day in the studio…
I’m building some new pieces that will pop up in York later this week. It’s a LOT of pink! instagr.am/p/DB8ZFaFI8Qr/
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