We got the chance to interview college student Megan Bailey. Based in Doncaster, Megan’s sculptures focus on using materials and transforming them into pieces of art. Words: Megan Bailey Photography: Megan Bailey What inspired you to become an artist? I originally wasn’t going into an art based industry. However, I was inspired by the work of Martin Parr to start …
Doncaster Creates and The New Fringe had teamed up last week to put together an arts auction, to raise money to support people affected by the floods. This was a fantastic collaboration that has raised a grand total of £4,300! Thank you to everyone involved and supported the event. Words: Kim Farr Photography: Courtesy of …
Interview from Doncopolitan issue 35. The Doncopolitan team got the chance to interview the winner of the most recent Doncaster Arts Fair, Paul Freeman. Paul Freeman creates beautiful paintings of different landscapes and environments. You can follow Paul’s Art page on Facebook HERE. Words: Paul Freeman & Emma Gullon Paintings: Paul Freeman Hi Paul. Congratulations …
Words: Vicky Prior Images: Warren Draper If you go down to Broxholme Lane today you’ll see a futuristic vision of Doncaster complete with tigers, stags, and ladies on motorbikes. This incredible mural was painted by spZero76 as part of the last Doncopolitan Crawl and he’s returning on the 23rd of July for more. To celebrate, …
Warren Draper spent the day photographing some of Doncaster’s finest for Faces of Frenchgate Words and photography: Warren Draper To mark the 50th Anniversary of the building of the Frenchgate shopping centre, Doncopolitan are partnering with Frenchgate to create an exhibition to celebrate the people who made the last half century possible. Faces Of Frenchgate …