Simon Peter Green

04/11/2026

In this 12 minute Chapel Arts Studios film, Associate Artists Tina Scahill FRSA and Simon Peter Green ARPS discuss their work in State of Flux. Tina reflects on Repetition Project, exploring feminist discourse and self, while Simon talks about Cicerone GT, his contemporary reworking of the eighteenth century Grand Tour. Together, they share how their ideas developed and the decisions, challenges and discoveries that shaped each project.

In this 12 minute CAS film, Associate Artists Tina Scahill FRSA and...

04/11/2026

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Last night I sat in on a PhD presentation by Susan Francis at Virga Gallery.

Her research explores “the home”, although last night she spoke mostly about “the cloud”.

As I understood it, the cloud is that slightly fuzzy area between “idea” and “thing”. The boundaries and bits in between, where much of the interesting stuff is going on.

Susan rejects the idea that as artists, we’re in the business of resolving things. Everything is in flux.

That got me thinking about photography. I agree that art is never really resolved, however, a photograph is a finished frame, kind of. At some point I’ve chosen that (decisive) moment, those edges, what stays in and what gets left out. Does that resolve anything, or have I just thrown a frame around something that keeps on moving?

This is going to keep me thinking for a while.

Absolutely fascinating research, Susan. All the best with the rest of your PhD adventure. You’re smashing it.

03/11/2026

With Sealand Sports – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

31/10/2026

some of my favourite JB footage .... if only for bootsy cruising at the back on bass ... POCKET.

i’m DJing today at Andover New Street FC & Social Club for the BIG FA Vase fixture against Mangotsfield United.

BAR OPEN FROM 1PM ..... KO AT 3PM .... come on, New Street!! ... GET DOWN.

29/10/2026

Ash from the Sealand Seahawks came through the People’s Portrait Studio last week. The Seahawks Nationals are heading to Italy to play the Formigine Honey Badgers in the Halloween Bowl this Saturday. Best wishes to the team, represent Ash-Lee Michael James Sealand Sports

28/10/2026

Simon Peter Green Peace and Justice Project Arise: A Festival of Left Ideas Labour Hub Hackney Socialist Workers Party Derby SWP Newcastle Counterfire

When Bolsonaro Jnr insulted as 'nine fingers' Lula, who had lost the finger as a teenage metalworker in a factory accident, Bolsanaro revealed his hatred of all that Lula stands for. Lula's politics of equality and justice for all framed by that teenage experience.

Celebrate a widely unexpected victory which showed nine fingers to the Far Right. Lula's campaign logo our victory T-shirt, complete with that missing little finger replaced by a star of hope.

From https://www.philosophyfootball.com

17/10/2026

two VIPs came in to see my Front exhibition yesterday: Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire, and Jamie, our local equality activist and organiser.

i have a bit of a soft spot for Kit. he has been bravely outspoken on palestine and the horror of gaza, which is rare for a conservative MP, to say the least. he takes a LOT of flak for it, from all sides.

he enjoyed the exhibition and also mentioned that he’s using one of my photographs on the front page of his website.

thing is, it’s one i wasn’t sure about and had never published. i’d caught him off guard during a session and thought it might show him in an, erm... “negative light”. i almost deleted it, but crossed my fingers and sent it anyway.

and there it is, on the front page of his website. he said he loved it because it made him look curious and like he was listening. which it does.

just goes to show it’s worth trusting the sitter to recognise something of themselves in a photograph you might have doubts about.

thanks for bringing him through, Jamie. keep the faith.

14/10/2026

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Front, a photography exhibition by Simon Peter Green ARPS, opened at the old O2 shop in Andover’s Chantry Centre on Friday evening, with Jamie singing a few songs.

Simon said: “It was a really successful evening. The way people engaged with the photographs and the conversations that followed were inspiring. It was a chance to give some attention to local businesses and the people who make them part of our community: shopkeepers, workers and shoppers.”

The exhibition is open all week alongside the People’s Portrait Studio, which is now in full swing. Simon added: “My aim is to make 80 portraits this week, and we’re off to a good start with 18 made before lunchtime on Monday. The studio is free and open every day until Sunday 18 October. You can rock up on spec or book ahead through my website.”

Photographs by Daniel Ghita

13/10/2026

a brilliant day in the peoples portrait studio yesterday, making about 30 portraits. some inspiring moments caught forever, and some inspiring conversations - day two begins at 10am let’s get it.