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Things I saw at Tate Britain yesterday

Posted on October 9, 2011 by admin

John Martin – attempts at huge, Biblical scale become a distraction from the architectural fantasies being destroyed in passing. One of his most peaceful paintings is of the city of Babylon being destroyed by the Persians. But they have only … Continue reading →

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Islands of Wales

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

Here’s a list of islands around Wales, pulled from Geonames with some Java jiggery-pokery. The plan is to keep exploring the geography of this list, with inspiration from Judith Schalansky’s Atlas of Remote Islands. Wikipedia offers a A Companion Guide … Continue reading →

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The scale of the world (2666)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Some thoughts on Roberto Bolaño’s novel 2666. Map of Ciudad Juarez cc-by-sa Open Street Map Films and books purposefully shrink the world, connecting continents with the efficiency of budget flights. Thrillers act out tour guides, triggering our holiday memories, interrupting … Continue reading →

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12 solutions for e2342s

Posted on July 31, 2011 by admin
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Cogcloud

Posted on May 8, 2011 by admin

The last day has been spent spinning cogs – a first engagement with processing.js. An initial cog is generated, then new ones are added with random radii. Some jiggling about establishes the number of teeth, and the corresponding radius, position … Continue reading →

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Remaining lines

Posted on May 1, 2011 by admin

A few scribbles from the beaches of the Lleyn Peninsula.

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Ongoing rooftops

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

A painting is underway. As it’s unlikely to be finished soon, here are a few closeups, which currently are more interesting than the entirety: I’m going to keep coaxing it into existence, but despite the expanse of Easter time, there … Continue reading →

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The spurge is broadcasting

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin
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The impossibility of capturing the sea

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Anselm Kiefer has always held an unquestionable appeal. Reading today’s Guardian interview, I am told why. He is “almost theatrically” serious: Putting a Euclidean diagram on a seascape is about the impossibility of capturing the sea. The sea is always … Continue reading →

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Isometric colouring challenge – solution

Posted on January 3, 2011 by admin

The previous post contained a fiendish Christmas challenge sent to me by the basket-weaving Gareth Williams. Here’s my vague strategy together with the coloured in solution.

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