malcolmtait contemporary abstract art

001 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

We enjoy coming to the seaside as it reminds me of my younger days as a child, and now I have children of my own and they enjoy the seaside.

002 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Excellent work, colourful and inventive, brings back happy memories of nostalgic times. Hope we have more of this type of work on our coastal beaches.

003 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

So refreshing to see originality on the beach. We love travelling all over the world and see very different local things. We come here as often as we can and love the very clean and natural beach.

004 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Travel..... I just enjoy the journey.

005 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

I love the seaside so much I moved here in 2000. I love to see art and sculpture and I have really enjoyed this exhibit. The though of sitting, watching and chasing dreams is so wonderful.

006 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

It is so nice to see something different on Chapel beach by a great artist, love to feel the sand between my toes.

(The £5.00 is in the post).

007 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

It’s about time that art was brought onto the beach; it’s fantastic and so original, Brill.

008 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

We like the peace and freedom of the beach, with all the family playing together.

009 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

I like playing on the sand. (Child).

010 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

I live here and I love coming to the beach to walk my dogs. (Child).

011 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

I like playing with my friends. (On the beach; child)

012 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Seaside and living near the beach is so tranquil and lots of fresh air.

013 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Reminds me of my childhood. Memories of carefree innocent days!

014 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

We love the sea air here and we make the best of the weather.

015 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

I've been to Spain, Italy, France, cruised the Canaries, Greek Islands and the Caribbean, but there's nothing like the British Seaside.

016 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Love this piece of artwork, so relevant in so many ways. Nostalgia and present day together. “The times they aren’t all achangin’ thankfully.

017 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

Absolutely marvellous. What a talking point, Thank you.

018 Chapel St Leonards 22/07/07:

We like Skeggy; it’s a good resort with working class people taking a working class holiday.

019 Anderby Creek 25/07/07:

A beautiful beach, what a shame it’s raining again!!!

020 Skegness 28/07/07:

I like getting drunk and the sun.

021 Skegness 28/07/07:

When we come to Skegness to visit family we enjoy all the fun there is and the lovely clean beaches.

022 Skegness 28/07/07:

I like staying out late and playing in the arcades. (Child).

023 Skegness 28/07/07:

I like playing in the beach and staying up late. (Child).

024 Skegness 28/07/07:

We come because it’s close to Lincoln and the kids love it.

025 Skegness 28/07/07:

When nous rencontrons deux amis en France et que nous le retrouvens il y a des annies apres en Angleterre daus leur pays, le TEMPS ne passe pas pour les emotions "the times not go away for the emotions" Ce n'est pas la chaise, meme elle est gigantesque, qui'st importante, mais c'st le soubenir qu'ille represente.

Merci pour ce moment present.

* Note from artist. Between my poor French and the handwriting, there may be errors in the above.

026 Skegness 28/07/07:

Its nice to travel and experience new cultures, but its even nicer to come home! to things that are familiar, especially returning home to pick up our cat Twinkle!

027 Skegness 28/07/07:

We are avid travellers just back from Normandy and love experiencing culture, but we love the classic British seaside- epitomised by the deckchair- a fabulous site here at Skegness, more of this please.

028 Skegness 28/07/07:

I like that it’s big and good to use, and I like the big spotty ball.

029 Skegness 28/07/07:

Our rambling club (from Leicester) like to have a day out once a year and this year we chose Skegness and what a good choice it was, glorious sunshine, sand and lovely fish and chips. Skegness has been much improved in the last few years.

029 Skegness 28/07/07:

Came for the day from Leicester with our rambling club. Pleasantly surprised by the improvements since I was last here many years ago. Also impressed by the general cleanliness and lovely to see so many people and kids enjoying themselves. Loved the giant deckchair etc on the beach too. Lovely day and great weather for a change.

030 Skegness 28/07/07:

The beach and the sea remind me of the previous places I have travelled. When looking out to sea I see the horizon and imagine what lies beyond it and feel I cannot get to it, a certain sense of being trapped.

031 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

(Holidays). A world away from real life.

032 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

A true heaven, where sand sea and sky meet.

033 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Quality time with the people I care most about.

034 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

The beach – my place of escape.

035 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

A fantastic holiday with our four children.

036 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

W. H. Auden; What is this life, full of care…

A beautiful place.

037 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Being back lots of wonderful childhood thoughts, wonderful to see.

038 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

A wonderful piece of art, wonderful to see.

039 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Brilliant, very clever.

040 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Love it, would be good to see more

041 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Not real (Dimensional context), very good.

042 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

Happy memories of childhood holidays at Ingoldmells, where the sun always shone.

043 Chapel St. Leonards 29/07/07:

The sand be always warmer, and the grass be always greener on someone else's beach and field.....

What a fantastic idea really warming, it is what public art should be about, making people smile. C'est un nes pas un chaise!

044 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

A holiday gives me a break from everyday life, living in a town away from the coast, so yes it’s most relaxing.

045 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

I like the fact that the whole family gets to enjoy days on the beach together, it’s nice to watch everyone enjoying themselves.

046 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

I like going on the funfair best, I like going on the donkeys. It’s nice just to relax. (Child.)

047 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

You have really brightened up the beach.

048 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

The weather is often great and it’s good to relax and enjoy the view.

049 Anderby Creek31/07/07:

To see different places, to just escape to the beauty of the seaside and to spend time with friends.

050 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

Very good to show how good ideas can improve our English holiday scene.

051 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

Wonderful to see family, children, dogs, grandparents relaxing and playing on this super unspoilt beach.

052 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

Wonderful to see family, children, dogs, grandparents relaxing and playing on this super unspoilt beach.

053 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

Because you can relax and have a break and get some sun.

054 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

It’s a fault we Goldsmiths have. What's round that corner, what's over that hill, what's that place like, let’s swim in that lake. Curiosity, fantastic never enough always more to learn, more to see, people to speak to. Don't forget the food, ah! travel and food there's a good recipe and don't forget the local beach, happy days!

054 Anderby Creek 31/07/07:

Luckily we live just seven miles from here, (Alford), so we can intersperse quick holiday breaks (maybe just an hour or two) with the working day.

055 Skegness 03/08/07:

Because you don’t need to work.

056 Skegness 03/08/07:

Its time to chill out!!

057 Skegness 03/08/07:

Relax and get a tan. Woop woop!

058 Skegness 03/08/07:

Chill ‘axin!

059 Skegness 03/08/07:

Inspiration.

060 Skegness 03/08/07:

Old fashioned summer holiday captured brilliantly.

061 Skegness 03/08/07:

A blast from the past.

062 Skegness 03/08/07:

To travel is good for the soul.

063 Skegness 03/08/07:

I like being on holiday because its fun to do different things than you do at home. (Child).

064 Skegness 03/08/07:

I love seaside holidays because they fetch a lot of childhood memories.

065 Skegness 03/08/07:

I love holidays because it is something different to home.

066 Skegness 03/08/07:

I like to be by the sea…. British sea-sides are beautiful.

067 Skegness 03/08/07:

Time to chill out and have fun!!!

068 Skegness 03/08/07:

I like holidays because it is relaxing and it’s different to home routines.

069 Skegness 03/08/07:

Reminds me of my home in Blackpool.

070 Skegness 03/08/07:

Big fun at the seaside…. Fabulous.

071 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

Well, what a gorgeous holiday! The sun is shining, the beach is beautiful, the beach is full of happy holidaymakers, just the way it should be. There's nowhere better in the world to be than the seaside, where as a young girl I enjoyed growing up in Chapel St. Leonards. I am now 312 and bring my own children here, great nostalgia and enjoyment, come see for yourself! XX

072 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

Finally a day we can come onto the beach with my kids, first time in ages. I find it fascinating to find your beach project here and in Skegness and my kids love it. cheers!! x

073 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

This is a lovely piece of artwork which is amazing and amazes everyone, it is a beach project which is out of this world, finally something for the tall people to enjoy and look at

074 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

Very good, like to see more.

075 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

I like holidays because I don’t have to go to school, no homework! (Child).

076 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

A lovely day out for a change from rain.

077 Chapel St. Leonards 04/08/07:

I like to come and walk my dogs and talk to my friends. I really like the big deckchair it’s cool. (Child).

078 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

We all like the seaside; I try to get away as many times a year as possible, in the tent and caravan with the kids and dogs. We all love to get away.

079 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I love coming on holiday because it is so much fun and you get to do things you never usually get to do, my favourite part is the beach because I love the water and playing in it. (Child).

080 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like coming on holiday because you can go on the seaside, it is good for the children and you get away from home, it’s really fun. (Child).

081 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like going on holiday because of the sea, arcades and no school for six weeks. (Child).

081 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like coming away cos there's no school and you can make new friends. (Child).

082 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

To relax.

083 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Spend time with the family and also try to recreate the holidays we had with Mum and Dad when young. Lovely memories of coming here.

084 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Switching off is the greatest pleasure, time out with family and friends.

085 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Get to spend more time with the family and gets you away from home. You always make good memories that in years to come will make you look back and laugh.

086 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Get to spend more time with the family and gets you away from home. You always make good memories that in tears to come you will look back on and laugh.

087 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Get a good tan, get to spend time with the family, have fun and a break from work and school.

088 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like going on holiday because you play on the beach and the pool. (Child).

089 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

To go to the shows and beach and the donkeys. (Child).

090 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

To play on the beach and in the sea... (Child).

091 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Because it’s really fun and you get to play things. (Child).

092 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Because it is sunny and fun. (Child).

093 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Because swimming is my favourite thing and I get to do it a lot. (Child).

094 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like holidays because its fun. (Child).

095 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Get a raving tan.

096 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

A holiday to me is the escape from the mundane existence.

097 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

It can show you other cultures and show a difference experience and existence to life.

098 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

We love the Lincolnshire seaside, proper English seaside.

099 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

We all love to travel to experience new situations and lifestyles, at home and abroad.

100 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

We like eating out, going to pubs, ice creams, sunbathing etc. Break from housework. (Wife)

101 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

Fabulous, memories of childhood.

102 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I really like it you must be great at making stuff. (Child).

103 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

It must have took a long time to make that deckchair, it’s cool. (Child).

102 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

You must be brilliant to make that deckchair, I wish I could have made it, it’s all so good. (Child).

102 Chapel St. Leonards 05/08/07:

I like digging. (Child).

103 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

I like being on holiday because you forget your everyday problems. It's something to look forward to coming. I also enjoy being on holidays because you never know who you will meet.

103 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

I've brought the kids to try to forget the problems at home with my Dad who has cancer, good luck with the battle ahead Dad, love from you son, C.

104 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Because there is no school or homework and you make friends and you go out to dinner. (Child).

105 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Because there is no school and it’s my birthday. (Child).

106 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Came for the day, enjoy paddling in the sea.

107 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Because of the sun. (Child).

108 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

I like going on holiday for the sun, drink and blokes! He He!

109 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Hi there. I like going on holiday cuz I don’t have to work and I can get drunk everyday without feeling guilty. XXXX.

110 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Why I go abroad. 1. Guaranteed good weather 2. Expensive to holiday in England for what you get abroad.

111 Chapel St. Leonards 06/08/07:

Great time, will come again, the kids love it.

112 Anderby 08/08/07:

"Oh we do like to be beside the seaside...............tiddly om pom pom!!"

113 Anderby 08/08/07:

Very striking, kids amazed.

114 Anderby 08/08/07:

Just love the seaside, good old fashioned fun.

115 Anderby 08/08/07:

Staying in a new place

116 Anderby 08/08/07:

Time away from everyday life, the sea and the sand are the best way to spend you time home and abroad.

117 Anderby 08/08/07:

I like to have a break from school and also enjoy myself. (Child).

118 Anderby 08/08/07:

I enjoy just to lie down and just have a great time. (Child).

119 Anderby 08/08/07:

We love to travel to see how other people live, work and are housed etc., We all want the same things no matter what language we speak, what religion we follow or what colour we are. The more we travel the more we understand about ourselves.

120 Anderby 08/08/07:

Pure escapism from the everyday chores of life! Now and then we just need time to do nothing but sit back and reflect on what is really important in life, whilst recharging our batteries.

121 Anderby 08/08/07:

Having the feeling of complete freedom when backpacking, the sense of everything you own is on your back.

122 Anderby 08/08/07:

The sound of the sea, experiencing a different pace of life. Not being at work. The weather in all its glory. Meeting different people and taking life at a different pace, more relaxed. Big skies, photo opportunities, the draw for more fresh air and exercise. Lovely display, thank you. Ideas: Nordic walking on the sand, Tai Chi on the beach and kids competitions.

123 Anderby 08/08/07:

I only came to Skegness to come to Anderby Creek, its quiet and peaceful, my family and I enjoy to come for the day. Really nice!

124 Anderby 08/08/07:

Travel is wonderful. The experience of different people and cultures including architecture, food etc. Coming to Anderby is like going back in time - sun, sea, sand, ice-creams and caravans.

125 Anderby 08/08/07:

Travel is fun! I have been to many different places and enjoy the difference - but I like Anderby as it is always just, good old Anderby.

126 Skegness 09/08/07:

I love being at Skegness because it’s a fun lovely place to be, relaxed lovely beaches, people, entertainment, plenty to do.

127 Skegness 09/08/07:

Skegness is a very traditional holiday resort and has been for donkey's years, with lots to do and see and a very enjoyable place to be.

128 Skegness 09/08/07:

Sue and Anne came from Newark to visit, had a lovely day walking on the beach and playing the machines, fun place to be.

129 Skegness 09/08/07:

Sophie and Martin came from Nottingham to Skegness because Skegness is fun and has everything for everyone; I mean you have to come to Skegness, its tradition.

130 Skegness 09/08/07:

Sharon Simon and June came to Skegness from Nottingham to Skegness; there is something for everyone to do of all ages. We come to Skegness every year.

131 Skegness 09/08/07:

Anna, Lauren, Paul, Charles and Abigail have come to Skegness for the first time and will definitely come back again next year. We have had a fantastic time.

132 Skegness 09/08/07:

Jemma, Simon, Jasmine and Abbie. Time out and have some fun.

133 Skegness 09/08/07:

I like being on holiday because you get away from home and see somewhere new.

133 Skegness 09/08/07:

Time to relax, time to be me, time to get away........ love it.

134 Skegness 09/08/07:

I think it's very funny.

135 Skegness 11/08/07:

We live in Lincolnshire but have a holiday home in South Australia. Summer there is in winter here. The pace is slower here. Far less people and traffic in Oz.

136 Skegness 11/08/07:

To get away from the family in Sheffield and I love it in Skeggy, I like the beach and everything else.

137 Skegness 11/08/07:

A holiday is a break in routine, we remember unusual things. Holidays are to be remembered.

138 Skegness 11/08/07:

Enjoy holidays because you can get away from everyday stress and routine.

139 Skegness 11/08/07:

I enjoy holidays because it makes you feel happy and forget everyday life.

140 Skegness 11/08/07:

Enjoy being on holiday because it makes you feel happy and forget everyday life.

141 Skegness 11/08/07:

I enjoy holidays because you get to enjoy time with family, stress free.

142 Skegness 11/08/07:

Get away from the stresses of everyday life, if the weather is good so much the better.

143 Skegness 11/08/07:

To give the kids and us a stress free time and to enjoy the sea and sand of the seaside.

144 Skegness 11/08/07:

Nice to come with the grandchildren and relax.

145 Skegness 11/08/07:

I enjoy being on holidays because it is a chance to get away from everybody and everything.

146 Skegness 11/08/07:

Came for a day trip and found a brilliant art work!!

147 Skegness 11/08/07:

We enjoy being on holiday because there is no school. It is fun; it’s a very big piece of artwork. (Child).

148 Skegness 11/08/07:

Unable to read handwriting on this entry.

149 Skegness 11/08/07:

Because it’s fun and exciting. (Child).

150 Skegness 11/08/07:

I like being on holiday because the arcades in Skegness. (Child).

151 Skegness 11/08/07:

We have come here for holiday, recreation; we love the sea and trips.

152 Skegness 11/08/07:

Polish translation to come

153 Skegness 11/08/07:

I like being on holiday because of the weather, sand, sea and sights. e.g. beach.

154 Skegness 11/08/07:

I like the sunny weather and fresh air with the children and family.

155 Skegness 11/08/07:

Bravo, bravissimo.

156 Skegness 11/08/07:

I like holidays because I like to build sandcastles in the sand. (Child).

157 Skegness 11/08/07:

Because of the relaxation and amazement we have. (Child).

158 Skegness 11/08/07:

Unable to read handwriting on this entry.

159 Skegness 11/08/07:

The sound of the sea and the feel of the sand makes you very relaxed.

160 Skegness 11/08/07:

For the excuse not to move.

161 Skegness 11/08/07:

I like this holiday for the novelty furniture. It’s supercool.

162 Skegness 12/08/07:

we love being on holiday in Skegness because there’s everything here, my boys six and eight years old enjoy bowling, arcades, the sea / beach, it’s a break from the normal routine, and a wonderful break!

163 Skegness 12/08/07:

Fantastic place, (Skegness), everything here for the kids to do, loads of bars for the adults too. It’s nice to get away.

164 Skegness 12/08/07:

Great to be in the great "outdoors" in sunshine makes everybody seem happy, Nice Chair, thank you.

165 Skegness 12/08/07:

I'm "Dora the explorer."

166 Skegness 12/08/07:

To experience foreign cultures and expanding horizons.

167 Skegness 12/08/07:

Awesome. (the artwork).

168 Skegness 12/08/07:

Brings back childhood memories of happy holidays spent at Skegness.

169 Skegness 12/08/07:

Holidays are dreams and dreams are memories.

170 Skegness 12/08/07:

I like going on holiday it’s a nice break and fun all the time. (Child).

171 Skegness 12/08/07:

I like the rides and the arcades. (Child).

173 Skegness 12/08/07:

The sea and sand are wonderful. (Child, this entry is accompanied by a smiley face).

174 Skegness 12/08/07:

I like the sea especially the waves. (Child).

175 Skegness 12/08/07:

I’ve always come on holiday here (Skegness) since I was five years old, I’m now a pensioner and still love Skegness, the deckchair and beach toys are brilliant.

176 Skegness 12/08/07:

There are lots of things to do, I like the sea. (Child).

177 Skegness 12/08/07:

We enjoy ourselves here because of the fantastic beaches, sand, sun, food and fun. I enjoy being with my fantastic family and partner.

178 Skegness 12/08/07:

We come to Skeggy every year; it is lots of fun and a great place to be.

179 Skegness 12/08/07:

The escapism is why I am here. I love being near the sea.

180 Skegness 12/08/07:

It’s lovely and calming and the experiences broaden the mind.

181 Skegness 12/08/07:

Enjoy the weather, atmosphere and to get away from the restrictions and frustrations of this country.

182 Skegness 12/08/07:

Skeggy is beautiful anytime, but even lovelier when it shines. Lovely deckchair.

183 Skegness 12/08/07:

A brilliant place to be in the sun. (Skeggy)

184 Skegness 12/08/07:

Excellent day at coast.

185 Skegness 12/08/07:

Skegness is great, brilliant piece of art.

186 Skegness 12/08/07:

Not far to travel, great place to be when sun is shining, clean beach.

187 Anderby Creek 18/08/07:

I like to bring my children away to see the change on the faces from different pleasures and those changes.

188 Anderby Creek 18/08/07:

I like to go on holiday because I get to see different things. (Child).

189 Anderby Creek 18/08/07:

I like to play in the sea and on the sand; I like to make sand-castles and sand-boats. (Child).

189 Anderby Creek 18/08/07:

I miss the leisurely pace of getting to the holiday destination. Now the journey does not seem to be a part of the holiday.

190 Anderby Creek 18/08/07:

Just to be beside the sea and the dunes, we don't really need anything else.