Stuck in a Barn with… Laura Long: Contemporary Artist and Curator

Following a busy day organising forthcoming art exhibition HYPE at Unicorn House, you’ve gone for a stroll, taken in the Cotswolds’ view and decided to have a little snooze in a comfy barn, but when you wake up the door is jammed. Eek what to do?….

Answer our nosey questions of course:

So Laura…..who would be the first person you’d want to ring once you’d realised the barn door is jammed? 

Arthur, my husband.

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You’re trying not to panic – tell us how you got into organising HYPE and the best thing about it. 

Since moving to the Cotswolds a year ago I have been putting on exhibitions where I can to bring contemporary Art to the countryside.

Unicorn House is a perfect venue to showcase some fantastic artists. ‘Hype’ was a seed three months ago but I’m excited it is now about to take place thanks to Catherine (Scudamore – Founder of Unicorn House) for helping me promote Laura Long Contemporary and provide such a fantastic venue.

Unicorn House

What songs are you singing to while away the time?

Smooth Runner’ by the Wise Bloods, Waylon Jennings; ’Mamma don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Anthony and the Johnsons ’I am a bird now’.

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What makes you laugh? 

This country, new comedy about the Cotswolds and Finbar my son!

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Finbar

What are you planning on drinking as soon as you’re out.

Margaritas.

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What’s your first delicious item of food going to be when you’re free?  Where will you get it from? 

Sausage roll by Made by Bob in Cirencester.

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Where would be your favourite place to stay in the Cotswolds, if you weren’t sleeping in a bale of hay?

The Woolpack (if they had rooms) failing that Cowley Manor for a treat.

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Cowley Manor

What are your immediate plans as soon as the barn door is open? Any hobbies you’re going to take up?

We are planning a family trip to Marrakesh after Hype. I think Finbar should meet some snake charmers!

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For more information about HYPE at Unicorn House click here.