Steve Messam

Traces and Places - mailchi.mp/24b7d75123e0/b…

Along these lines - mailchi.mp/c133deeef622/b…

I called it 'Tower' - mailchi.mp/34a721687e1d/t…

Giving Substack a bit of a try. Here’s my first proper post. It’s about follies and cities and landscapes I think. open.substack.com/pub/rougeit/p/…

Another China challenge pays off for North East artist. @rougeit culturednortheast.co.uk/p/north-east-a…

• @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.

#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 … instagr.am/p/DDKqco_o29L/

#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 … instagr.am/p/DDHhDdoI5Y5/

#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… instagr.am/p/DDFdhegoivF/

#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… instagr.am/p/DDDezE6IXmh/

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 instagr.am/p/DC863uIIvJu/

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… instagr.am/p/DCyk96xIedt/

It’s been a beautiful few days. Cold and crisp and gorgeous light on my daily walk through the woods. instagr.am/p/DCsPJhHo0gP/

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… instagr.am/p/DCoPeG6odnx/

#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

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… instagr.am/p/DCUdS-cSe0M/

‘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… instagr.am/p/DCMCjHIIifo/

‘Lantern’ outside the Guildhall, York. Until 9th November. Quick phone snap. More pics to follow. instagr.am/p/DCC6GfeIU-f/

Testing testing… Still too big for the village hall. And this is the small one 🤔 instagr.am/p/DB_8KN9oFf_/

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! instagr.am/p/DB8ZFaFI8Qr/