Alan’s writings on the Quest for Authenticity
Spirit in Mass – Journey into Sculpture: Showing on 4th June, 6pm, Putney Library
Spirit in Mass – Journey into Sculpture
A 40 minute documentary available on DVD which charts Alan Thornhill’s unconventional journey into sculpture. Spirit in Mass – Journey into Sculpture from Anna Thornhill on Vimeo. A very evocative piece of film-making which is a wonderful tribute to a multi-faceted artist and human being. Carol Godsmark, Trustee Chichester Film Festival Probably the most rewarding 40 minutes I have had in a very long time! Thank you. Simon Mills FRSA Discovering himself to be by nature an improviser yet committed to the time-honoured language and sensuous values of sculpture, he devised a way of working which embraced spontaneity and the unforeseen. This approach has inspired sculpture students and produced a body of challenging work drawn, in part unconsciously, from personal and shared concerns of the late 20th century. Director Anna Thornhill is an artist, film-maker and project manager with 25 years experience of working in the arts as practitioner, collaborator and organiser. Spirit in Mass is Anna’s first film, made about her father. The film has been awarded distribution funding through Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme. Camera: Zuleika Kingdon, Karl Ellison, Anna Thornhill The film is available on DVD with a 12 page leaflet containing two supporting essays. Cost £15 including packing and postage. You may buy securely through PayPal (please note that you don’t need a PayPal account to do so). DVDs will normally be sent within 5 working days. Contact details for non-PayPal purchase or further information:...
Read MorePutney Sculpture Trail
A permanent installation of nine large sculptures along the River Thames at Putney, South London. A beautiful 1.5 mile riverside walk including parkland and piazzas replete with cafes and restaurants. A unique opportunity to see a collected body of work by Alan Thornhill in an urban setting. The trail was opened in September 2008 and was organisd by Putney Town Centre Partnership with Wandsworth Council. See the Wandsworth borough website for more details. [Show as automatic slideshow]...
Read MoreSculptures, Drawings and Paintings
ALAN THORNHILL – Sculptures, Drawings and Paintings A personal exploration of the creative process The Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud, Glos GL5 4AF Tel: 01453 763394 www.museuminthepark.org.uk Exhibition – Saturday 9th June to Monday 27th August 2012. Read an article on Alan’s exhibition that appeared in ‘Stroud Life’, July 4th 2012. This exhibition was part of the Cultural Olympiad and not only celebrated the work of an unconventional British artist and his 60 year connection with the Stroud District, but also offered cultural opportunities for all ages. Special events and workshops aimed to inspire and encourage creativity in adults, children and families, offering everyone a chance to experiment with creative claywork, movement and drawing. [Show as automatic slideshow]...
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