kate beatty

Trina Jones: larger than life character and Theatre manager at...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:46:59 +0000

Trina Jones: larger than life character and Theatre manager at the Rep

Friction Arts

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:38:00 +0000

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/

Frictions Arts.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:37:54 +0000

Frictions Arts.

Arlene Burnett

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:16:00 +0000

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.

Photo

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:14:41 +0000

Sometimes you just get lucky......

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:23:18 +0000

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….

Photo

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:19:18 +0000

Sankaran, India. He is the priest at he ashram. (and he has the...

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:53:16 +0000

Sankaran, India.

He is the priest at he ashram. (and he has the longest eyelashes I have ever seen on a human being!)

He comes from the Brahmin caste who are priests and are the only people who can perform poojas/artis (Hindu ceremonies) and can become be religious leaders.

Kerrang

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:02 +0000

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

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

Renirjat, India (tabla player at Ashram) “I was taught the...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:14:59 +0000

Renirjat, India (tabla player at Ashram)

“I was taught the tabla from guru in 1994 then went and worked in Industry. The time came for me to come back and follow a spiritual path”

Chong, Reunion Island “To learn more meditation and...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:12:07 +0000

Chong, Reunion Island

“To learn more meditation and yoga”

Rachita, India “I enjoy ashram life. Wanted to take a...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:11:03 +0000

Rachita, India

“I enjoy ashram life. Wanted to take a break from my busy schedule, do some clear thinking and rediscover myself. As yoga teacher wanted to upgrade my skills”

Lousie, South Africa. “I’m a 60’s child and I...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:43:00 +0000

Lousie, South Africa.

“I’m a 60’s child and I always wanted to come to an ashram” She was a freedom fighter with the ANC

Westley, London “To experience disciplined life, to bring...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:11:00 +0000

Westley, London

“To experience disciplined life, to bring together the different aspects of yoga. To be free of decision making and concentrate on the practice”

This is Swami Gaythry, from England. She is 84 years old!!! She...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:36:04 +0000

This is Swami Gaythry, from England.

She is 84 years old!!! She is a teacher in the Sivananda ashrams and can still do full on postures… beautiful woman! She teachers in London and goes to India for 3 months every year. She has a family in England which she has renounced.

This lady did the laundry for us at the ashram

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:42:09 +0000

This lady did the laundry for us at the ashram

Seiya, Japan It’s a good place to meditate

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Seiya, Japan

It’s a good place to meditate

Liisa, Estinia My life is so busy, I came to relax

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:40:05 +0000

Liisa, Estinia

My life is so busy, I came to relax

These two ladies help cleaning around the ashram.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:28:10 +0000

These two ladies help cleaning around the ashram.

Pauline, London. She is on her way around India, researching for...

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:25:31 +0000

Pauline, London.

She is on her way around India, researching for a new film. She took weeks out at the ashram to deepen her yoga practice and get some time out from crazy India!!!