Based at The edge In Birmingham. Here are the two talented artists who run friction, Sandra and Lee. I met them 5 years ago, through Creative Allaince, which they are both directors off. They make things happen, take risks and create some  really interesting work. Check out there site, they have just returned from a residency in Johanesburg, which looked pretty wonderful.

http://www.frictionarts.com/

Following on from my Birmigham artists, this is Arlene Burnett. http://arleneburnett.wordpress.com/

Arlene and I me about 5 years ago through Creative alliance. I photographed her back then for Ten4 magazine which involved lots of old hoovers hanging in a large space!! I have lots of respect and time for her, She is a proactive artist and does lots in Birmingham. Here’s a couple of things

www.arleneburnett.wordpress.com/the-18th-storey-the-haddon-tower-project/

www.arleneburnett.wordpress.com/secret-garden/

http://behindcloseddoors.org.uk/

The most recent is this, an amazing project… very innovative. Big up i say!!! http://arleneburnett.wordpress.com/rea-garden/

I photographed in the Rhea Garden which is a unique space… they have a nice set up there, a beautiful wood burner, and make a lovely cup of tea! Haven’t decided which shot to use for bigger body of work yet.

I was on my way back from a commercial shoot, driving through the back strees of Brum and I saw the demolition men collapsing a building. I’m bewildered by this, seems so strange to stand and watch a block of flats go down.

Anyways, was taking a few pics and met this dude and asked to photograph him. Love his AVFC tatoo and I love the image….

shot the presenters for the launch of their new site which has just gone live

http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/