Posts in Goldmark Art
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Akiko Hirai: Mark of the Pot

Vanity Fair called potter Akiko Hirai a “Ceramicist Extraordinaire” and she is regarded by many as the worlds most famous potter. On January 1st 2024, the online premiere of the documentary I made with Goldmark films Akiko Hirai: 'Mark of the Pot' will go live on youtube and goldmark.tv.

“You have a visceral reaction when you hold her pieces” - The New York Times

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Loewe Collaborator John Allen's Wall Carpets Short Documentary

My latest documentary short for Goldmark Films features the work of Loewe Collaborator John Allen. Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscope of colours and designs as John Allen unveils his latest collection of hand-woven wall carpets. With a passion for blending art and nature, these works are a testament to his deep emotional connection with the English landscape, each carpet telling a vivid story of rolling hills, serene meadows, and tranquil waters. Through his masterful use of colour and design, Allen transports us, allowing us to be immersed in the beauty of the landscapes he adores.

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Paul McCartney, Ginsberg, Poetry & Kings Cross.

It has been more than 25 years since Goldmark published Aidan Dun’s first epic poem, Vale Royal. Allen Ginsberg and Paul McCartney performed at the 1995 Royal Albert Hall launch of of the book. Now, on the occasion of a timely reissue, here is the short promo film I’ve put together for the project.

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RTS AWARD NOMINATION: Graham Boyd : A Life In Colour

Graham Boyd: A Life in Colour, the documentary film that I made with Goldmark Films and Goldmark.TV, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in the Factual Programme category alongside 3 BBC films.

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SHORT FILM: Artist destroys work in pursuit of perfection

A new 108 page book on the Artist Christopher P Wood, An Innocent Vision, was recently published by Goldmark. Check out my latest short film where Artist Christopher P Wood struggles for perfection with the art of printmaking using mono print and etching techniques at Goldmark Atelier.

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Phil Rogers (1951-2020) A Celebration

Phil Rogers, who died late last year after a short illness, was one of Britain’s leading potters and advocates for his craft. His work is internationally respected and examples are held in the collections of more than 50 museums worldwide, including the V&A, the British Museum, the National Museum of Wales, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art in Mino, Japan

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NEW DOCUMENTARY: Graham Boyd: A Life In Colour

Two years in the making, this new Goldmark film finds 93 year old veteran of abstraction Graham Boyd at work in his Hertfordshire studio. He talks about his life and inspiration; the early development of his painting into pure abstraction, the impact on his work of his time spent in Africa and America and his continuing artistic journey.

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Richard Cork, broadcaster and art critic on Goldmark TV for Esther Peretz-Arad Exhibition

British art historian, editor, critic, broadcaster and exhibition curator, Richard Cork, appeared on Goldmark TV. The live broadcast from the Esther Peretz-Arad Exhibition at Goldmark…

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Goldmark.tv feature on ITV News

Galvanised by its recent Royal Television Society nomination for best factual program* and the needs of its customers who are self- isolating, preparing for lockdown or just sensibly not traveling Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham, Rutland, is launched its own television channel this on 21 March. Goldmark.TV [GTV] is free to access for all viewers. http://goldmark.tv

Watch footage of ITV News reporting on Goldmark.tv below

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ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY Award nomination

The documentary film Ron King - Alphabets, Bandits and Collaborations I made for Goldmark Films has been shortlisted for a ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY Award in the Factual Programme category. the film is shortlisted with a film by Jamie Knights called Nazi Megastructures: Americas War from Epic Studios and a BBC film by Martin Friend called White Van Gogh Man

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Goldmark TV on ROKU and AMAZON FIRE TV

Goldmark TV now has an app/channel available to watch a selection of documentary films I produced for Goldmark Films. The apps are available on ROKU and AMAZON FIRE TV . Hopefully an Apple TV app will be available in the near future!

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Ralph Steadman Critical Critters on Channel 4 News

I had the privilege of working on a number of films promoting the Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy Critical Critters project that they have worked on with Goldmark Art. The project combines art with humour to raise awareness about extinct and critically endangered animals. Illustrator Ralph Steadman and filmmaker Ceri Levy recently appeared on Channel 4 News with Journalist Jon Snow

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DOCUMENTARY: Ron King: Alphabets, Bandits, and Collaborations

My latest documentary for Goldmark is now available to watch online. RON KING: Alphabets, Bandits & Collaborations. When a young boy sees a photo of the decapitated head of notorious Brazilian bandit Lampião in a book, it becomes an obsession and inspires him to create incredible multifaceted artworks in a life time journey that takes him from Brazil, to England, Canada and the United States as he struggles to have his work recognised and accepted.

See more feature films here

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