Reflecting on a career marked by invention and experiment, distinguished sculptor Bob Sloan tells Brian McAvera, ‘I find working in the studio as difficult as ever. Nothing comes easy’
BMcA: In the current R.U.A. show you have two heads, which are almost academic. Why?
BS: There’s a wonderful quote about Benny Goodman. When, in mid life, he was playing really well, he stopped blowing and started breathing. I think I’ve stopped shouting. There’s no need for it anymore. For me it’s possible, this last number of years, just to do what I’m doing, and find enough in that. I’m just drawn to doing those things (Fig 6) now. I used to think long and work fast but now those heads come out very slowly and the whole pace has dropped. If something catches my eye I do it, then go on to something else with a more contemplative pace and it’s extremely pleasurable.
With the recent passing of Ronald Tallon, Seán Ó Laoire reflects on the end of an era and remembers Michael Scott, founder and charismatic figurehead of Scott Tallon Walker
Catherine Marshall assesses the unwavering artistic journey of Maria Simonds-Gooding in advance of her retrospective in Dublin
The class of 2014 is looking anew to the tangible joys of creativity, in contrast to its documentation, writes Gerry Walker of the trends emerging from this year’s graduate shows.