Sydenham Town Forum

Here you go:

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We are looking for a local partner/s who may like to use an opportunity to join an art exhibition we are planning in early October. The date is still to be confirmed but the opening will be on a Thursday evening and envisaged to run over the following two weekends. It will be a large group exhibitio...

I’ve received a couple of replies but need to apologise because should have briefly outlined some criteria.

Unfortunately on this occasion no photography.

We are interested in the following by local artists:

-paintings
-drawings
-prints
-sculpture
-ceramics

We are looking for local fine artists who would like to be considered for two projects happening in September- October 2013. One is a large group exhibition at our gallery and the other is a commissioned project where we will buy work from you. If you might be interested please send images and your ...

Thanks for sharing those links Lee- it's pretty cool!

Presumably this is all just temporary and it will be removed at the end of the festival? [ Post made via Mobile Device ] http://sydenham.org.uk/mobile.png I think that's a very good point, Mary. There is a huge difference between permanent art installations (like the mosaic on the Sydenham Centre) ...

I'm glad you know it wasn't me- I do genuinely like the concept and look forward to it happening.

Hello Michael, Sorry I just found it rather odd that you went to such lengths to track down my work? Then post it on the forum. By doing so you made this personal. I have since provided you with some background and possibly you owe me an apology? I haven’t deliberately taken the art out of ‘graffiti...

To Stalker (aka Simon), Thank you for helping me find links to my work. Perhaps you can find something which I didn’t even know that I’m doing at the moment- and I’ll crack on with that! Despite disappointing you is there any chance that you could move on from the fact that I didn’t succeed with the...

Thank you for such a comprehensive answer, a great structure.

So much so I am beginning to think that I should start exploring a few quotes too.

I’ll respond shortly

Sorry I don't understand- what do you mean Simon?

Simon - you really shouldn't waste your breath/ fingers. Art4 hasn't had a good word to say about the SEE3 project since she lost out on the tender to take part in it. And regardless of how much we, the residents of this area, say how much we support the project and appreciate all the effort that's...

To Simon Are you sure I have commented on the Greyhound mural? Possibly I have- but if so I liked the concept! But it’s a good point you make because I understand it went to public vote didn’t it? Unlike the graffiti? And if I did go and paint over it like you suggest, would I not be committing a pu...

Real art looks like this http://www.londonart.co.uk/sales/artwork.asp?ArtworkID=87716 Why couldn't SEE3 have commissioned art4 to throw some paint at a wall? Something a bit more contemporary than a graffiti style mural that is so passe that it was included in both the Dulwich Arts Festival and the...

Can I ask whose idea exactly was it to commission the graffiti specific to Sydenham? What is the rationale? Has local public opinion been gained before doing this? If so please can you direct me to that information? Currently my opinion is still that it is an eyesore and detrimental to the redevelop...

Wrong. Niche is where high streets are thriving these days. Just look at Forest Hill. Stag and Bow? Couldn't be more niche. But thriving. The Montage, Canvas and Cream, Doopo Doopo - all offer something distinctive and artist led. I see Syd's Vintage pop-up is moving to a permanent unit. You talk ab...

Sorry to have made such a stupid suggestion!

But did suggest a gift/card shop- which could comprise of lots of different products.

Sorry Michael if I do appear to be going off track here. Will try again! I am first raising the question if encouraging graffiti is conducive to the redevelopment, smartening up of the high street. I notice some has already been removed since Sunday. Next I have offered some constructive thoughts wh...

This forum appears very popular with the locals. The bounce rate on this thread alone is very high in a short period which suggests it could be an interesting medium to share constructive ideas to help the SEE3 projects. A quick and accessible way to contribute for lots of people. Why not designate ...

I was approached last year to promote graffiti art in our gallery. Decided against because may not suit Dulwich Village? Perhaps if I was in Shoreditch might be different, but passed the opportunity 10 years or so ago there too. Going off track here to a degree- but I think what does influence my pe...