Deborah Caulfield's blog
15 May 2012
Two legs good enough. One leg irrelevant.
Listed in DAO’s job opportunities is an advert by Peut-être Theatre. They’re looking for a disabled male dancer/actor for their next Xmas show for children, a dance-theatre...Comments: 4
9 May 2012
Participation. Part I: The best show in town.
Community participation in the arts is flavour of the month. So while there’s funding, I'm making the most of it, grabbing every opportunity that comes my way. Workshops run by experienced...Comments: 1
6 May 2012
Writing: pulling no punches.
In his blog Rich Downes asked what is writing? Really. I said, for me right now writing is like punching a hole in the fog that surrounds me. And then I thought, it's like having a pillow fight...Comments: 1
29 April 2012
Lost and found: An old school doodle.
I’ve lived in so many places; I’m amazed anything important has survived. Drawings, oil paintings, sketch books - lost, stolen, destroyed (by me) or just gone… A few oil...Comments: 2
11 April 2012
Blogging: An opening-up activity.
Two friends wrote to me recently, after seeing my blog. Both are writers, sometimes stuck and not yet published. One wrote: "I've just kept the doors closed on so many things which I now...Comments: 2
26 March 2012
Every picture tells a story, but whose, and about what?
About this picture … The background is a sunny beach. The yellow represents the sand; the blue is the sea and sky. The wardrobe represents my mother. She had a concern for physical...Comments: 4
25 March 2012
Hot summers, sticky sweets, and not so golden days.
This picture is the latest in what I believe will be a long series, the working title of which is ‘Sundays’. Whereas the first one was hand drawn and painted, Sweet Sunday was created...Comments: 4
13 March 2012
Symbolism, memory and truth - picturing the past.
For decades I have wanted to write stories and paint pictures about my childhood. I've made many attempts, but with little sucess. Many old photographs have survived, particularly of my parents...Comments: 6
6 March 2012
Dean Rodney Singers: Reaching for the stars. They’re out there.
On February 29 I spent a happy afternoon in Deptford, South London, at The Albany, the home of several creative and performing companies, including Apples and Snakes, Headway and Entelechy Arts. I...Comments: 0
26 February 2012
Looking forwards, looking back.
I have an excellent week ahead, gorging on art, including theatre, music and painting. It surely doesn't get better than this. I just hope I find time for meals. On Tuesday 28th February I’m...Comments: 2
22 February 2012
I'll probably apply for the Shape Open. Here goes what!
No more prevarication! I'm definitely going for it. Maybe. Shape is currently inviting applications for the Shape Open Exhibition to be held at the Portobello Gallery, Notting Hill, London, 23rd...Comments: 0
7 February 2012
Reasons to look forward to watching crips swear and lark about on stage next week.
The critics loved Reasons To Be Cheerful first time around. The Guardian said: 'The stage gives off a million volts.' Time Out opined: 'Rough, ready and bl**dy brilliant.' Even The...Comments: 2
30 January 2012
A bigger bummer
Once upon a time block-buster art shows were sweaty occasions where we crawled around the galleries in rugby scrums, catching brief glimpses of the exhibits if we were lucky. Most...Comments: 1
20 January 2012
Words and pictures
These days I draw without passion or compulsion. I do it with complete acceptance and absolute commitment. I don’t have to do it. It’s not a problem. Drawing is a conversation...Comments: 3
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