Louise Browne

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I recently took part in a project with AVB Editions producing a series of screen prints around the subject of football - the overall series was called ‘Jumpers for Goalposts’. There were 11 designers who each produced a limited edition of 11 prints - beautifully screen printed by Jessica Holywood at Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor. 

It was great to be involved in such a lovely project and we had a great opening night - there were tunes and lots and lots of football chat. My print was based on Holland’s 1988 jersey. Love it or loath it, it was an good opportunity to use a neon ink and celebrate the first and only time the Netherlands were European Champions.

They’ve never won the World Cup, so I’ve got my fingers crossed…

Prints are available to buy here 

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May 2014 - One Second A Day. Mostly Giro d'Italia and running.

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April 2014 - One Second A Day

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One Second a Day - March 2014

Highlight - Offset, low point - pigeon eating sherbet (or cocaine)

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Thursday 3rd April was Late Night Art. We started off with an opening at BPW which was called 'Eros Thanatos' and was a mix of work from Irish and Canadian printmakers. (And wine.)

Next up was the Golden Thread Gallery where Sarah Maple's 'God is a Feminist' exhibition explores feminism and religion – her work is excellent. It's on until 15th April, so catch it if you can! Some of her video pieces are a great insight into her muslim upbringing and really inspire thinking about the role of female characters in media and popular culture today. (And more wine.)

Looking forward to the next Late Night Art. (And wine.) 

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#Offset2014

Last weekend I headed to Offset in Dublin with some designer/illustrator/animator friends. It's an annual conference over 3 days which showcases the very best of the creative industries. There were lots of inspiring speakers and some amazing work on show. I always come away from these things with absurd goals, maybe it's time I tried to realise them. Some are probably more achievable than others...

1. Go and work in a beach hut in Bali for a month.

2. Buy an old PSNI landrover and open a travelling soup kitchen for the homeless. 

3. Buy a warehouse. Mike Perry's warehouse exhibition space was amazing, I would love to hold an exhibition somewhere like that. Added bonus if it was sponsored by Duvel or another delicious beer. Further research has shown his website to be utterly class as well. I love it.

My personal highlights were Pentagram's Marina Willer, the Serpentine Gallery branding is beautiful. Also loved the Oxfam work she showed from her time at Wolff Olins. 

My takeaway thoughts are that I don't need to see any more pictures of Stefan Sagmeister's penis. And I need to be more disciplined in actually making sure I do the things I want to. 

"If you can't be good, be different" - Jon Burgerman, Offset 2014

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One Second a Day - February 2014. Still not thrilling... must try harder.

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Another wee baby name illustration for Nichola and Ian's little baby – Sofia. Quite enjoying these. Who's next...?

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My first personalised illustrated baby name pic - this one is for my cousin Nadine's new arrival.

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I’ve been recording one second a day and using a wee app to put it altogether. January was pretty dull by the looks of this. I’ll need to spice up February a little, it seems the 4a is the highlight of most days. There is also a distinct lack of lovely beers in this one. More to come…

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The Turner Prize in Derry was fun and a chance to dust off my rusty life drawing skills. David Shrigley was by far my favourite, though I did enjoy the winning artist Laure Prouvost's work - her film installations were intense.