MANCHESTER ARTISTS' BONFIRE. This is the project space for the 2012 research project, all pledges to the bonfire will be housed here.

EVENT: 26 January 2012. Bonfire 6-9pm, After Event 9pm-1am. Islington Mill, James Street, Salford.

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Pledge #2 Michael Troy Practice:  Self employed artist Website:  http://www.all2art.co.uk/ Title of art work:  The Visit Description of art work/Pledge: I have for years tried to grasp the nature of “what sells” and in desparation ended up following trends of other artists. It was one of my lowest points. I still remain conflicted as I see the likes of Tracy Emin produce line drawings that but for her “name” would be classed as rubbish. Yet Sir whosoever claims it to be wonderful. I could do that kind of crap in my sleep! I must strive to be myself and while accepting that I am influenced by all that I have experienced, must not become a slave to “fashion” and trite “artistic” rubbish in the effort to make a living from this world.

Pledge #2


Michael Troy

Practice:  Self employed artist

Website:  http://www.all2art.co.uk/

Title of art work:  The Visit


Description of art work/Pledge:

I have for years tried to grasp the nature of “what sells” and in desparation ended up following trends of other artists. It was one of my lowest points. I still remain conflicted as I see the likes of Tracy Emin produce line drawings that but for her “name” would be classed as rubbish. Yet Sir whosoever claims it to be wonderful. I could do that kind of crap in my sleep!

I must strive to be myself and while accepting that I am influenced by all that I have experienced, must not become a slave to “fashion” and trite “artistic” rubbish in the effort to make a living from this world.

31 ♥ / 28 December, 2011