'Treasure Islands' hunt for treasures meant leaving the big island to go over sea to a small built island Spitbank Fort located a mile from Portsmouth in the Solent. I met with Neale Brickwood, owner of Spitbank Fort and nwe set sail from Gunwharf with a small party, which included Japanese research engineer Dr Masaaki Okada and a dog called Harvey Dr Masaaki Okada had flown over from Japan to see the fort after researching and writing papers on it. Dr Masaaki Okada's research is in specialist engineering which we were about to witness. It was his first time seeing the Fort for real and he was very excited at the prospect! I too had passed close to the Fort on my numerous journeys to France and had often wondered what mysteries were contained ... more...

Treasure Islands investigation at the Mary Rose was a real privilege and a momentous day. Having access and being able to archive and collect samples from one of the most stunning shipwrecks in Brtain has definitely been one of Treasure Islands highlights. Andy Elkerton was a brilliant host showing and revealing artefacts from the museum and store that I never knew existed or could be made at that time in history. I will always remember The Mary Rose collection for its magnitude of artefacts preserved perfectly under mud, at a moment in history as if time stood still. I will also remember upon seeing this vast collection the personal emotion that observing this had on myself especially when viewing the shoes! Seeing all the artefacts helped ... more...

I interrupted the groups regular meeting where they play games Mahjong, read Chinese papers, keep fit and smile a lot! The youngest member was in their 70's and quite a few in their 90's with areal sense of wisdom. This investigation was very special, re living stories and experiences from across the continent took me and theinvestigation to lands far away. Discovered were very treasured and carefully looked after artefacts which had often been well traveled. Each artefact had many significant associated stories, a fascinating group of people. Having come to live with their families in Britain later on in life, picking up English had been a struggle, An interpreter helped with the translations. This gave room for communication withface and eyes ... more...

The investigation has now made good ground at Pompey Football Club! Many of the clubs artefacts were photographed, histories recorded and archives created for Treasure Island with club historian Richard Owen. The collection spans a 100 years of the clubs existence. Richard s knowledge of the clubs football history was supreme, he had dates and exact goals scored for each of Pompeys historic football events, all at hand in his mind when needed! John Stedman historian from the Portsmouth City Museum also popped in, bringing in some memorabilia that they own from their collection, for the clubs evening event; its 110th anniversary celebrations. John now a veteran to my project, having been on many other of my investigations across the City, knew ... more...

If you think you've got some interesting items tucked away, why not bring them along to the City Museum on Saturday 6 or Sunday 7 October between 10am and 4pm to take part in this unique arts project. If you think you've got some interesting items tucked away, why not bring them along to the City Museum on Saturday 6 or Sunday 7 October between 10am and 4pm to take part in this unique arts project. Treasure Island is a citywide public arts initiative where artist Seran Kubisa's investigation involves searching for hidden treasures within the city's communities and organisations. A fibre from your personal object or item will be collected and some may be chosen for scientific analysis. All collected fibres, data, photographed items; associated ... more...

Portsmouth City Centre Friday 19th January 2007 Stanhope Road ( hl en q Stanhope Road portsmouth sll 37.0625, 95.677068 sspn 34.396866,81.738281 ie UTF8 om 1 z 16 ll 50.799954, 1.092474 spn 0.0067,0.026994 iwloc addr View Map) Saturday 20th January 2007 Arundel Street ( hl en q Arundel Street portsmouth sll 50.799954, 1.092474 sspn 0.0067,0.026994 ie UTF8 z 15 ll 50.8007, 1.084127 spn 0.013399,0.053988 om 1 iwloc addr View Map) Official opening Saturday 20th at 6 00pm outside the British Heart Foundation shop Arundel Street The projections are part of a treasure trail of Public Art made possible by the Arts Council Arts Development Award 07 with host organisation Portsmouth City Council. Come and meet the artist and become part of the ... more...