Portrait of the Artist

Putting pen to paper, paint to canvas. Films highlighting learning disabled artists from around the world.

To hire this screening contact: lizzie.banks@carousel.org.uk or call 01273 234734.

 

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Charlie
Lev Omelchenko, 25mins 15secs, USA

Charles, known by many in Brookline, Massachusetts as Charlie, has been an artist for over 15 years. He's known in the community and has a strong network of friends.


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Cross Stitch, Chain Stitch, French Knot
Susan Street, 3mins 41secs, UK

A celebration of Susan's inspirations, creativity and technical skills.


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Megazone
Tina Jenner, 3mins 22secs, UK

'Megazone' reveals some of the influences and creative practices that Tina uses to make her artwork.


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Richard Hunt Amazing Art
Richard Hunt, 5mins 15secs, UK

Richard Hunt did a month long residency at Magdalen Road Studios in East Oxford. In this video, Richard talks about his work and what inspires him.


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Angela's Journey
Angela Burchill, 3mins, Ireland

Angela visits the Crawford Gallery, making sketches from the images she sees. She takes a journey to St. Finbarr's Cathedral where she see's the Cathedral's golden angel.


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Anything But Me
Jeff Johns, 2mins 37secs, UK

"I'm quite a spontaneous person... I can't really write things down and remember them..." One of nine films made on the Different Voices project.


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Sprawling Marks
Stephen Murray, Brian Crotty & Tom Dalton, 2mins, Ireland

Stephen demonstrates a process of mark making and layering. The camera follows the process, filming through transparent surfaces the artist works on.


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Creative Flow
Chris Rose, 5mins 48secs, UK

Where do stories and ideas come from? A personal look at what makes an artist tick. One of nine films made on the Different Voices project.


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Jessica
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, 6mins 27secs, New Zealand

Jess is a creative with a unique style and confidence to show her creations. With her penchant for fashion, a cereal box creation helps Jess step on the catwalk.