Exploring memory, identity, and belonging.
06/11/2018: A general discussion around Aims and Objectives was had via Skype in preparation for our Project Proposal writing. http://bit.ly/ma-youtube2018-19 What are Aims and Objectives Aims are the general intentions/statements of the research which give an overall impression of the project. What you hope to achieve. Objectives are the steps that will be taken to […]
Read more "Aims and Objectives"In October 2018 I was fortunate to have the opportunity to view an exhibition of Heidi Bucher’s large scale latext skinnings at the Parasol unit in London some 25 years after her passing. Mainly of architectural surfaces these latex skinnings eerily hanging in the space giving the impression of the architecture that the latex had […]
Read more "Research – Heidi Bucher"This post forms part of my initial research for my project proposal. Christian Boltanski’s fascination with collective memory, humanity and the effects of time has become of interest to me, the lives of people we will never know, the anonymity and uniqueness that shows through every story. Ordinary and commonplace, yet having significance – what […]
Read more "Research – Christian Boltanski"Today’s Tutorial with Jonathan has been really useful as to date I have been going through quite a lot of confusion with regards to my way forward and my Project Proposal. I began by explaining to Jonathan the point where I’m at now. Prior to starting the MA I had been intent on my project […]
Read more "Tutorial – 02/11/18"Displacement, Loss, History, Culture, Memory What is the question or issue? Investigate the analogies that can be found in the landscape that can reflect issues of collective and personal memory displacement and loss reflected in the surrounding environment. Can the influence of man in the landscape be portrayed as an analogy for the social issue […]
Read more "Unit 1 Project Proposal – Draft 1"This page documents our visit to the Liverpool Biennal on the 18th and 19th October 2018. Walker Art Gallery http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/johnmoores/jm2018/ Our first stop of the trip was the Walker Art Gallery for the John Moores Painting Prize the UK’s longest running painting competition having started in 1957 and run for 60 years. The winner Jacqui […]
Read more "Liverpool Biennale 2018"The following outlines the proposed work schedule for use moving forward. This is a working document and will change as time passes.See Also: Skype Meetings – Year 1, Term 1 Date Proposed Work Actual Work 02/10/2018 Presentation Prepared Symposium Presentation 09/10/2018 Presentation Prepared Symposium Presentation 16/10/2018  Liverpool Trip Visited Liverpool Biennale 23/10/2018 Binaural Audio, Tutorial […]
Read more "Unit 1 Work Schedule – Draft 1"Give a 5-minute presentation that discusses your most recent practice acting as an introduction to your work and research proposal for your fellow students and tutors. We recommend that you prepare an illustrated talk using images or video of your work. Recent Practice Key techniques used as part of my process are Collage, Printmaking, Sculpture, […]
Read more "UAL First Year Symposium"Update Nov 2018: My original intention was to produce a project based on feminism, in particular about the role of women in the workplace. However after much research and reflection, I felt this project was not inspiring or motivating me as much as the work I had produced for the recent Tryweryn Project. To help […]
Read more "Unit 1 Project Proposal – Draft 0"Nov 2018: Update: Unfortunately I was unsuccessful on this occasion, however the panel did pass on this message to me which instilled some hope for the future. The panel wishes to share the following feedback: Although this artist is early career, it was a strong application outlining a relevant and appropriate approach to the project. […]
Read more "Pontio: Syria Art Collaboration"
Michelle Wright, Fine Artist 