Jessica BartlettSep 8, 20202 minCollecting nothingnessFrame nothing project. I enjoy the way that Instagram is an ideal place to start a collection. For a person with an almost genetic need...
Jessica BartlettJan 25, 20192 minNotes from the Studio: New Year ResolutionsHAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BV STUDIOS JAN 2019 My first notes from the studio of 2019 is going to be about my new years resolution (I know I can...
Jessica BartlettOct 24, 20183 minNotes from the studio: October.Notes from the Studio: October. For me thoughts have turned to making in earnest ready for the markets and festive season to come. As all...
Jessica BartlettSep 17, 20183 minMrs Pegg's table.Mrs Pegg was a peg doll that lived on the chest of drawers in the dining room of my childhood home. As the seasons shifted she became...
Jessica BartlettSep 11, 20183 minNotes from the studio: SeptemberNotes from the studio. Issue one. This week sees me return to a normal routine. My children have returned to school and preschool and so...
Jessica BartlettJun 21, 20182 minSummer in the CityMidsummer I love to think about the seasons. I have written before about seasonal shifts, they appeal to my poetic sensibilities. That’s...
Jessica BartlettMar 18, 20186 minMarch Meet The MakerMarch is a wonderful month for me because as well as celebrating two of my favourite people’s birthdays (husband and daughter) it’s also...
Jessica BartlettFeb 26, 20182 minThe Space BetweenThe Space Between Jessica Bartlett and Jemma Grundon The Christmas Steps Gallery, 11 Christmas Steps Gallery, Bristol, BS1 5BS...
Jessica BartlettFeb 22, 20181 minAll Change...Winter is going… Can you feel it? The change in the air. It’s subtle at first, walking out of work and realising it’s still light;...
Jessica BartlettFeb 12, 20185 minThe Top Ten Loves of my Life...It’s nearly Valentine’s day and the world seems to be awash with love stories. I thought I would share with you, some of the loves of my...
Jessica BartlettJan 2, 20183 minNew Year 2018New year’s day, Looking forward/Looking back. 2017 was a year of small (but amazing) steps towards being more creative, I am proud of...
Jessica BartlettNov 16, 20173 minTo Market, to marketThe last few months have seen me tentatively test out the world of the market trader and I have to say I am completely exhilarated. My...
Jessica BartlettOct 15, 20172 minRachel Whiteread/ Tate BritainRachel Whiteread Tate Britain, London. 12 September 2017 - 21 January 2018 This weekend I had the delight of an arty day out in London....
Jessica BartlettSep 5, 20171 minSend me your leafBook of Leaves In my research into the Japanese traditions of Haiku and Haiga, that have formed a basis for many of my own works, I found...
Jessica BartlettAug 3, 20172 minIcarus of sails and wingsIcarus flew too close to the sun. Icarus has long been an image held in my mind’s eye. The wings, the wax, the feathers, the burning sun....
Jessica BartlettFeb 23, 20171 minThe LeafI find them everywhere. Even in the most concrete, urban places somehow a stray leaf will have blown my way, giving imperfect balance to...