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EXHIBITIONS

SRIWHANA SPONGIDA-IDANew Zealand artist Sriwhana Spong presents a series of sculptures based on the traditional Balinese gamelan and a new film, shot in and around the artist’s ancestral home in Bali, Indonesia.

PAUL SIMON RICHARDSQUASI-MONTE CARLOAn ambitious new video work by London-based artist Paul Simon Richards, exploring patterns of randomisation and their role in the production of an image.

NICHOLAS WRIGHTA CHANCE TO LOOK AT CHICKENStudio artist Nicholas Wright presents two bodies of work produced over the last 30 years; his ‘mouse art’ and ceramic wall pieces.

TEST SPACEWHY ARE WE NOT HERE? Preview: Friday 3 May, 6–9pm (continues to 12 May)An exhibition exploring issues of institutional racism and marginalised representation in arts institutions by diaspora artists, curated by Rising artists, Stacey Olika and Anika Deb.

SPIKE PRINT STUDIOStudio members showcase their recent work including work in progress by Leonie Bradley, current Peter Reddick Bursary award recipient.

UWE BRISTOL FINE ART STUDIOSDARK MATTER AND KINOFine Art students present a themed event incorporating a range of media and activities, inspired by artist Gregory Sholette’s appro-priation of the term dark matter as ‘a missing mass’ of artists that are essential to the survival of the mainstream. Plus KINO, a filmic collaboration between Chelsea College of Arts and Fine Arts UWE.

ART IN MOTION (AIM), STUDIO 45Throughout Open StudiosAIM supports artists who face disabling barriers to practice as artists. Visit their studio for events including poetry readings by Dave Pearse, Paintoons paintings by Chris Rose, creating collage by Betty Sargent and talks by Jeff Johns and Jonathan Barr Lindsay.

INSTALLATIONS

KIARA CORALESNINE DEGREES OF RECENTRED ENCOUNTERS A sound installation responding to questions of home, identity, borders, and language. Part of the Test Space exhibition.

DONELL ASAREMICHAEL'S TRAILA poetry trail based around well-known Bristol landmarks, symbols and themes, exploring cultural diversity and uncomfortable truths. Part of the Test Space exhibition. Various locations.

VALDA JACKSON STILL HOLDING ON MURALA photomontage referencing the children of the Windrush generation, with accompanying audio monologue (link via QR Code) that brings the image to life.

FOOD AND DRINK

AH-MA’S DUMPLINGS Friday 6–9pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Monday 11am–5pmHandmade dim sum inspired by the light and delicate traditions of home-cooked Cantonese cuisine. Accompanied by vibrant salads, zingy pickles and punchy sauces.

ENGGI’S KITCHENFriday 6–9pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pmIndonesian kitchen serving bali spice with a choice of mincemeat satay or grilled tempeh in banana leaves, each served with coconut vegetables and rice cooked in coconut milk. Suitable for vegan or vegetarian.

THE SPOTLESS LEOPARDSunday 11am–5pm and Monday 11am–5pmVegan food van famed for their creamy macaroni cheese and lentil, bean and mixed seed burgers.

PEARLY KING CAKESSaturday 11am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pmClassic British sweet treats made using the best local seasonal ingredients. BOWL OF PLENTYOpen throughout Open StudiosSeasonal menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, including miso glazed pork shoulder with steamed rice, and caponata.

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A Reception B Stairs C Lift D Toilets E Bowl of Plenty F1 Ah-Ma's DumplingsF2 Enggi's Kitchen F3 The Spotless Leopard G1 Exhibitions G2 Exhibitions G3 Exhibitions H UWE Bristol Fine Art I Spike Design K Loading Bay L Sculpture Yard M Commissioning Bay N Valda Jackson Still Holding On 19 Libita Clayton 19 Conway and Young 21 Philippa Lawrence 24 John de Mearns 25 Seamus Staunton 27 Linda Brothwell 28 John Wood & Paul Harrison 29 Harriet Bowman 30 Room 13 Hareclive

31 Anika Deb William Hughes Frances Kelly Olivia Parr 32 Annabelle Craven-Jones 33 Victoria Coombes 34 Anton Goldenstein 35 Michael Hayter 36 Clawson & Ward 37 Rodney Harris 38 Kate Parsons 39 Marcus Jefferies 40 Patrick Haines 41 Jo Lathwood 42 Steve Joyce 43 Ben Rowe 44 Cathy Lewis 45 Colin Higginson 46 Plenderleith Scantlebury

OUR COMMUNITY

STUDIO ARTISTSSpike Island offers some of the most professional and affordable artists’ studios in the country and is currently home to over 70 artists at all stages of their careers, working across all media.

CREATIVE BUSINESSESWe are home to a number of arts organisations and creative businesses who are important to our ecology and benefit from being part of a dynamic, collaborative community.

SPIKE ASSOCIATESSpike Associates is a membership network of artists, writers, curators, designers and other creative practitioners, built on a culture of collaboration and experimentation.

SPIKE DESIGNOur affordable co-working space provides incubation and collaborative opportunities for creative businesses.

SPIKE PRINT STUDIOSpike Print Studio is the largest open-access print studio in the South West, offering year round printmaking facilities and printmaking education for all. spikeprintstudio.org

UWE BRISTOL FINE ART STUDIOSUWE Bristol's Fine Art BA (Hons) and Art and Visual Culture BA (Hons) programmes are based in extensive studios here at Spike Island.

VOLUNTEERSOur dynamic team of volunteers make a significant contribution to the work we do. Look out for them this weekend and say hello!

95 Éilis Kirby 96 Mahali O’Hare 98 Matt White 99 Vicky Smith 100 Vivienne Baker 101 Carol Jackman 102a Peter Bobby 102b Charlie Tweed 102c Andrew Mania 103 Judy Rodrigues 104 Angela Lizon 105 Vic Moreton 106a Niamh Collins 106b Maggie Royle 107 Joel Redman 108.1 Sarah Wilton 108.1 Huma Mulji* 108.2 David Alesworth 109 Eleanor Duffin 110a Russell Oliver 110b Bo Lanyon 111 Howard Silverman * This studio is viewable but the artist is away

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JO LATHWOODSaturday 4 May, 11am–5pmJoin a traditional factory line amongst a small team of workers to create bricks from wood: from sanding blocks to dipping in paint.

SPIKE ASSOCIATESPLAYING THE SYSTEMSaturday 4 May, 11am–5pmA series of games that explore movement: physical, social, geographical, emotional.

PHILIPPA LAWRENCE Saturday 4 May, Studio 21Opportunity for a 1-2-1 conversation about education, ideas, materials, research or studio culture. Book your time slot in Studio 21.

JENNY CASHMORE PERFORMING THE LANDSCAPESaturday 4 May, 12–1pmThe artist performs a circuit – moving in and out of the building. Scripts of the performance are available at reception.

CONWAY AND YOUNGMILK BARSaturday 4 May, 2–4pm, Studio 19aA publication recording the time spent breast-feeding over 6-months, totalling 720 hours. Seeking full remuneration for the work undertaken, 720 copies are each being sold for £8.21, equating to a wage of £5,916.95.

SPIKE PRINT STUDIO*Saturday 4 May, 2–4pmDrypoint printmaking session. £2 per participant.

ARTS WITHIN THE CRACKSSaturday 4 May, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 2.30pm, Unit 60Printmaking workshop using pasta utensils.

MILO NEWMANREADING: THE MAPPING OF JAN MAYENSaturday 4 May, 2.30pm, Studio 81aShort readings from the artist's bookwork, interweaving memory, materiality, science, history and geography.

SCHEDULE FRIDAY

CONWAY AND YOUNGMILK BARFriday 3 May, 6–7pm, Studio 19aA publication recording the time spent breast-feeding over 6-months, totalling 720 hours. Seeking full remuneration for the work undertaken, 720 copies are each being sold for £8.21, equating to a wage of £5,916.95.

TEST SPACEWHY ARE WE NOT HERE? Friday 3 May, 7.30–9pm, Test SpacePoetry and spoken word performances.

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SCHEDULE SUNDAY

JO LATHWOODSunday 5 May, 11am–5pmJoin a traditional factory line amongst a small team of workers to create bricks from wood: from sanding blocks to dipping in paint.

SPIKE ASSOCIATESPLAYING THE SYSTEM Sunday 5 May, 2–4pmA series of games that explore movement: physical, social, geographical, emotional.

PHILIPPA LAWRENCE Sunday 5 May, Studio 21Opportunity for a 1-2-1 conversation about education, ideas, materials, research or studio culture. Book your time slot in Studio 21.

CONWAY AND YOUNGMILK BARSunday 5 May, 2–4pm, Studio 19aA publication recording the time spent breast-feeding over 6-months, totalling 720 hours. Seeking full remuneration for the work undertaken, 720 copies are each being sold for £8.21, equating to a wage of £5,916.95.

MILO NEWMANREADING: THE MAPPING OF JAN MAYENSunday 5 May, 2.30pm, Studio 81aShort readings from the artist's bookwork, interweaving memory, materiality, science, history and geography.

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JO LATHWOODMonday 6 May, 11am–5pmJoin a traditional factory line amongst a small team of workers to create bricks from wood: from sanding blocks to dipping in paint.

SPIKE ASSOCIATESPLAYING THE SYSTEMMonday 6 May, 11am–5pmA series of games that explore movement: physical, social, geographical, emotional.

PHILIPPA LAWRENCE Monday 6 May, Studio 21Opportunity for a 1-2-1 conversation about education, ideas, materials, research or studio culture. Book your time slot in Studio 21.

CONWAY AND YOUNGMILK BARMonday 6 May, 2–4pm, Studio 19aA publication recording the time spent breast-feeding over 6-months, totalling 720 hours. Seeking full remuneration for the work undertaken, 720 copies are each being sold for £8.21, equating to a wage of £5,916.95.

SPIKE PRINT STUDIO*Monday 6 May, 2–4pmPrint demonstration: Fall in Love with Print tote bags. £5 per participant.

MILO NEWMANREADING: THE MAPPING OF JAN MAYENMonday 6 May, 2.30pm, Studio 81aShort readings from the artist's bookwork, interweaving memory, materiality, science, history and geography.

All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise and marked *.

All activities are suitable for children. Please ensure you supervise your children at all times while you are at Spike Island.

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