Steve Messam

artist, dreamer and blagger. Photobooks available from FoldPress -

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

Traces and Places - https://t.co/MUOkKSNZ2p

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

Along these lines - https://t.co/QkUm8aXXcZ

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I called it 'Tower' - https://t.co/vcIuMkpNwU

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

Giving Substack a bit of a try. Here’s my first proper post. It’s about follies and cities and landscapes I think. https://t.co/BmCX0Sj8Lr

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Another China challenge pays off for North East artist.
@rougeit https://t.co/6zAp5gE0CB

[DesignApplause @DesignApplause]

• @rougeit The best bit about creating work in a busy public space is the interaction. Once people start engaging with the work it starts to come alive and has much more presence.

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#materialAdvent Day4:

I’ve used this grade of clear PVC for a number of projects. This same was buried quite deep in the studio so I have no idea which project it was originally from. But here is ‘Fairhaven Bubbles’ made from exactly the same thickness … https://t.co/cjGQNCzzfz

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

#materialadvent Day3:

This is ‘kiosk’ (possibly. Titles elude me sometimes) and part of ‘Encounters’ at @bicestervillage in Oxfordshire, UK. These were a series of ambiguous shapes in unexpected locations throughout the retail village. The problem with … https://t.co/MZV5cSw8jr

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#materialadvent Day2:

Another day. Another fabric. ‘Bridged’ was a functioning footbridge across the River Skell at @ntfountainsabbey and the as one of a trio of installations in ‘These Passing Things’ - an exhibition exploring the history of garden fo… https://t.co/FsfSahOBWE

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#materialadvent Day1

OK. Here we go.
Every year I set myself a challenge on insta from now until Christmas. This year it’s all about the materials. Can I find in my studio 24 *different* materials from past installations?
So each day I’ll post a pic or… https://t.co/VLfkcgfWFI

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

One of those weeks when you find your artwork in places you weren’t expecting..

Thanks to everyone who’ve been spotting these and letting me know.

@prometheus_nl @deadmau5 https://t.co/HLyLVioJA0

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Four years ago, in the middle of the second big c*vid lockdown, I did another installation on a redundant building in the North Pennines. It was intended to a quiet one for chance encounters - people still weren’t allowed to gather together and it was in… https://t.co/j6sOH0FqaC

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It’s been a beautiful few days. Cold and crisp and gorgeous light on my daily walk through the woods. https://t.co/Jz4lnZTgw1

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Fifteen years ago! That’s crazy! This is ‘Clad’ - a traditional East Montgomeryshire cottage clad in the fleeces of local bred sheep. Part of the exhibition of pattern at @orieldavies in Newtown. The cottage was in a very derelict state but still retaine… https://t.co/XC4XJy74qt

[AestheticaFilmFest @ASFFest]

#ASFF2024 | The @UNESCO City of Media Arts Expo united creative businesses from across York.

It was inspiring to see innovators and entrepreneurs share their passions, topped off by @rougeit's artwork.

We're proud of the creative industries in our city! @MakeItYork @YNYCombined

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

A glorious sunny day for a stroll along the river and watch the textures of the water. This stretch of the River Tees runs over a dark grey bedrock and gives it a very black appearance, even though the water is actually really clear and shallow. I love h… https://t.co/7gtBmxi6dZ

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‘Lantern’ outside the Guildhall in York last night. It was just a 3-day flying visit as part of the 10 year anniversary of York as a UNESCO City of Media Arts and the @aestheticamag short film festival.
This was a bit of an experiment for me - both in t… https://t.co/cZiC6DixFQ

[Steve Messam @rougeit]

‘Lantern’ outside the Guildhall, York. Until 9th November. Quick phone snap. More pics to follow. https://t.co/lTSrXmZfIb

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Testing testing…

Still too big for the village hall. And this is the small one 🤔 https://t.co/gKCgXCWaR7

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Another pink day in the studio…
I’m building some new pieces that will pop up in York later this week. It’s a LOT of pink! https://t.co/2F6STc3bNV