Living in Bristol since graduating in 1997, Studio-based artist Luke Jerram has grown and developed his practice building an international reputation for his installations and sculpture.

From working part-time and making art 2 days a week Luke now makes a full-time living from his work and employs a small team of specialists to develop, manufacture and manage his arts projects. This summer his artwork Play Me, I'm Yours was launched by Mayor Bloomberg and Alicia Keys in NYC, where 60 street pianos were installed across the city for the public to play.

In this talk, Luke reveals all the tricks of the trade he's learnt and opens discussion about how to survive as an artist in Bristol. How can you grow a sustainable arts practice and limit financial risks? What strategies can be employed for fundraising, gathering support and collaboration? And with all that in mind, how do you remain open to artistic risks and a willingness to fail. 

Hedgehogs and foxes....

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday which takes place at the Studio every week:

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio
Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm, usually with a trip to the bar.

Let us know if you haven’t been to the Studio before and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Shirin@pmstudio.co.uk and we will meet you at 12.30pm for a quick tour. We look forward to seeing you soon!