The Caravan Gallery is a mobile exhibition space, visual arts project and event space run by artists Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale. The Caravan Gallery has appeared at a number of Revolutionary Arts events, and Jan and Chris have worked on Revolutionary Arts projects in Carlisle, Coventry, Shoreham by Sea and Worthing.
Describe yourself in three words
Cheeky, curious, enthusiastic
Who or what inspires you?
Everyday life; absurdity, random or otherwise
What puts a smile on your face?
Maverick individuals doing things in their own special way
Who do you admire the most?
People who find inventive ways of dealing with ridiculous rules and regulations, and people who smile and stay positive against all odds
Best piece of advice you received?
‘There are no problems, only solutions’
Which is your favourite word?
Bustard
Reasons to be cheerful?
Every day holds new photo opportunities and unexpected delights
What are your guilty pleasures?
Studying psychogeography in bed
What keeps you awake at night?
Too many ideas / mending wayward computers
What is your favourite colour?
Brutalist grey concrete against a shockingly blue sky is good
Describe your perfect day
A warm sunny one exploring somewhere new with a camera
This interview was originally completed as part of Made In South Kilburn, a Made Labs project. Revolutionary Arts commissioned Made labs for the Empty Shops Network’s Workshop 24 space in South Kilburn.
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