Everyday Cog
We've uploaded a photo a day, every working day for more than a decade.
It's a snapshot of studio life and a wonderful record of our long term working relationships.
1 August ’14
Our Cog Night trip was to see the Dennis Hopper, The Lost Album exhibition at Royal Academy.
Our Cog Night trip was to see the Dennis Hopper, The Lost Album exhibition at Royal Academy.
4 August ’14
Lights Out. We’re joining in tonight’s commemoration of the start of WWI by turning out the lights from 10pm –...
Lights Out. We’re joining in tonight’s commemoration of the start of WWI by turning out the lights from 10pm – 11pm.
5 August ’14
Ocky’s son came to visit the studio today, and immediately set about testing the temperature of the water.
Ocky’s son came to visit the studio today, and immediately set about testing the temperature of the water.
6 August ’14
Michael’s son came to visit the studio today, and immediately set about testing the temperature of the water.
Michael’s son came to visit the studio today, and immediately set about testing the temperature of the water.
7 August ’14
Our studio is next to an overgrown railway embankment. There are blackberry bushes growing as high as our first floor...
Our studio is next to an overgrown railway embankment. There are blackberry bushes growing as high as our first floor windows; the sparrows love them.
8 August ’14
The crit. After a long week of creative thinking, it’s time to pin up the work and argue for it...
The crit. After a long week of creative thinking, it’s time to pin up the work and argue for it amongst our peers. Joe’s up first.
11 August ’14
The design on Ocky’s t-shirt piqued the team’s interest this morning. Mike wasted no time scouring the garment for a...
The design on Ocky’s t-shirt piqued the team’s interest this morning. Mike wasted no time scouring the garment for a caption, which he found on the inside back. (In case anybody’s interested, it’s the Isokon Building in Hampstead. And Ocky’s not taking his clothes off again.)
12 August ’14
Ross was on stage at Trafalgar Studios this evening (in the controversial stage seating, introduced as part of Trafalgar Transformed)....
Ross was on stage at Trafalgar Studios this evening (in the controversial stage seating, introduced as part of Trafalgar Transformed). Unfortunately Martin Freeman wasn’t as he was unwell and unable to perform.
13 August ’14
An early morning meeting with Ashley from Stars Foundation. Teas all round plus a massive jug of water.
An early morning meeting with Ashley from Stars Foundation. Teas all round plus a massive jug of water.
14 August ’14
Joe popped out for sandwich as the heavens opened. We all leaned out of the windows to encourage his youthful...
Joe popped out for sandwich as the heavens opened. We all leaned out of the windows to encourage his youthful sprint back through the torrential rain.
15 August ’14
Late night beer and marker pens, that’s how Ross rolls into the weekend.
Late night beer and marker pens, that’s how Ross rolls into the weekend.
18 August ’14
It’s raining again. We’re close to having to use boats to have our stationery delivered.
It’s raining again. We’re close to having to use boats to have our stationery delivered.
19 August ’14
Old-school. Michael’s got the Dy-mo machine. He loves labeling things.
Old-school. Michael’s got the Dy-mo machine. He loves labeling things.
20 August ’14
Mike’s taken delivery of our Arts Council Annual Review file copies – we’re building quite a collection of back issues.
Mike’s taken delivery of our Arts Council Annual Review file copies – we’re building quite a collection of back issues.
21 August ’14
It’s that time again. The bi-monthly visit from Kim Davenport Gee to go through the proof of ISM’s Music Journal...
It’s that time again. The bi-monthly visit from Kim Davenport Gee to go through the proof of ISM’s Music Journal publication.
22 August ’14
Choices, choices. Heather Clark Charrington, from English National Ballet, is here to look over the results from a recent photoshoot.
Choices, choices. Heather Clark Charrington, from English National Ballet, is here to look over the results from a recent photoshoot.
26 August ’14
Ross has been to the Crafts Council to discuss last years ‘Collect’ campaign with Fiona, Femke and Louise.
Ross has been to the Crafts Council to discuss last years ‘Collect’ campaign with Fiona, Femke and Louise.
27 August ’14
Everyday Frog! Ross spotted this guy hopping around outside the studio this morning.
Everyday Frog! Ross spotted this guy hopping around outside the studio this morning.
28 August ’14
Ross is dazzled by our new issue of The Marlowe Theatre Studio brochure, printed in fluorescent (coincidentally Cog Green).
Ross is dazzled by our new issue of The Marlowe Theatre Studio brochure, printed in fluorescent (coincidentally Cog Green).
29 August ’14
In the name of charity, Joe’s been raiding the Cog freezer for ice cubes. He’ll be dumping them on his...
In the name of charity, Joe’s been raiding the Cog freezer for ice cubes. He’ll be dumping them on his head when takes on the #icebucketchallenge later on today.