Happy New Year from the Sidney Nolan Trust
Digital Newsletter 10/01/23
Over the coming weeks, we will begin to announce the exhibitions, workshops and events taking place at The Rodd during the year ahead.
2023 Resident Artists
First up, we are delighted to reveal the two artists selected for our 2023 Resident Artist Programme. Artists Daisy Dixon and Kate Green will be in residence with The Trust for the next 12 months, with studio space at The Rodd, a small bursary, access to the Trust’s collection and archives, and opportunities to present ideas and artworks to the public.
Untitled (Puppets), 2022, Daisy Dixon
Daisy Dixon
Daisy’s work is currently focussed on drawing from different vistas of experience, revealing a fragmentary view of her journey. She recently undertook a two-week residency in the 15th century village of Agios Ioannis, Crete, where she made drawings of the ‘residue of activity’ found in the deserted houses and structures.
Daisy studied Fine Art at Bath Spa University and is currently undertaking an MA in Art Therapy at Chester University. She is Subject Leader of Photography and Teacher of Fine Art at Hereford Sixth Form College.
Follow her work @daisydixondrawing
Walking the Pipe performance, Bleddfa Centre, Kate Green
Kate Green
Kate’s projects offer an accessible bridge between artistic research and rural communities. Her unique blend of walking, wondering, and gentle humour present creative investigations by following innovative, interesting and entertaining ways.
Works include Mindwalks – a collaboration with Professor Anthony Collier adapting his landscape painting practice to the challenges of living with Motor neuron disease; Walking the Pipe – a community-led programme of walks, events and musical performance lectures sharing stories of the Elan Valley Aqueduct; and Finding a Way – live-streamed walks and outdoor experiences, accompanied by people who live with Dementia, to embrace the art of wandering.
Kate commented.
“I’m looking forward to strengthening my long relationship with The Rodd and excited to explore new landscapes – metaphorically and on foot."
Follow her work @shortladywithdarkhair
2023 is the third year of the Resident Artist Programme which is intended to provide a durational period of focus and support to artists. Previous participating artists include Jony Easterby, Faith Limbrick and Daniel MacCarthy.