Neil Musson, Author at The Open College of the Arts

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Neil Musson

Textiles without textiles

Posted: 20/12/17 09:00 | 3 Comments

Art students often label themselves according to the name of the course that they are studying; They become a ‘fine artist’, ‘photographer’ or ‘textile designer’. That’s okay but we are all adaptable creative thinkers and labels can be restrictive. I encourage students to look at other disciplines to inspire their own; to mix craft skill with wild ideas and to challenge processes by applying mindsets from other creative genres.

The value of dreaming

making reflection Textiles

Posted: 25/09/17 09:09 | 4 Comments

I always come back to the acknowledgement of an individuals personality as a way of driving artwork. Personalities are unique and so being true to oneself when drawing, photographing or making is an essential ingredient in producing original outcomes

Creative use of Instagram

Social media

Posted: 11/11/16 09:16 | 7 Comments

My OCA students are very adept at using online platforms to guide and influence their creative practice and so it is possible that I am writing to people who know more about this subject than I do…..however, this is not an instruction guide, it is a reflection on my experience of using Instagram to build and inspire my creative practice. I will reflect on how I have developed an online portfolio which reaches a far wider audience than my web site.

Decorex Inspiration 2016

textile design Textiles

Posted: 30/09/16 09:52 | 1 Comments

Amidst the serene surroundings of Syon Park, the decorex.com exhibition was, as always, full of inspiration for the interiors market. The show keeps a tight reign on quality and the exhibitors provide the finest supplies for contemporary and historic interior decoration.

Colonies

WeAreOCA

Posted: 16/08/16 09:37 | 3 Comments

Neil Musson talks about his recent installation using light, colour and pattern to question the notion of community

Select festival 2016, Stroud

BA hons textiles degree WeAreOCA

Posted: 13/05/16 09:42 | 2 Comments

This year, on a fine sunny Saturday in May, the Select festival of art and craft looked as strong as it ever has. Artist led exhibitions mixed with open studios and curated shows to form an atmosphere of creative energy.