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Relevant Artist Research – 3D Glitch Exhibition
The 3D Glitch exhibit is a collection of digitally edited, digitally manipulated, and errors or mistakes of computerised functions, from art prints to 3D printed models. This collection is a gathering of artworks that were sent in from university students and artists. The part that interests me in this exhibit is the mass amount of data that would’ve gone into creating it. Something about creating my own 3D models peaks my interests, and this exhibition gives me the inspiration to design and create my own models, embracing any that fail or encounter errors during the making process.
NGCA – Baldock Pope Zahle
The NGCA is currently exhibiting Baldock Pope Zahle, showing the artists Jonathan Baldock, Nicholas Pope, and Maria Zahle. The artists have been chosen because of their inquisitive relationship to materials, and to also bring together artists of different generations. Although the artworks are diverse, each artist has used their abilities with materials to express their own circumstances and experiences into exuberant and highly emotive work.
Out of all the artworks, I’m more drawn to Maria Zahle’s piece. Her work traverses the 30 metre expanse of the main gallery, using rip-stop nylon. The sculpture zig-zags from the floor to the ceiling across the gallery, separating the space into two sections.
I find Zahle’s piece more interesting as it’s a piece which the audience can interact with, the viewer can walk around and through the piece, allowing you to take your own path, and guides you through the gallery space. I find her use of material unusual, why use a specific/expensive piece of material instead of a cheaper alternative? But the way she has used the material has amplified it’s properties of strength and lightness, showing how the way materials are used and exhibited can enhance their abilities.
Cheeseburn – North East Young Sculptor of the Year Award
I entered a competition back in November last year for a chance to win £5000 to build a sculpture for the grounds of Cheeseburn. Around Christmas time I got an email saying that I was one of the nine people that had got short-listed for the competition. When the new year came round, I was given £300 to research, design and construct my proposal idea for what I wanted to build if I was to win. Now, there is an exhibition on at Cheeseburn containing all the short listed artists proposals.
My proposal is to create a large perspex structure that will dominate the space, and will be an almost alien sight on the grounds at Cheeseburn. Whilst the sculpture will dominate the space, I want to encourage the visitors to take a closer look at the structure and discover the 3D printed objects displayed within. These 3D printed objects will consist of alien like devices and shapes, while some will be representations of the grounds themselves.
The winner will be chosen on 30th May 2016. To vote for your favourite, follow the link that will take you to the facebook voting.
Choi Keeryong – Artist Talk
I recently attended an artist talk which featured Choi Keeryong and his glass artwork. Keeryong works with the theme of ‘aesthetics of the cultural uncanny’ and how moving country has affected his life. Keeryong explained that he had a language barrier and that it affects him through day to day life; and how he uses his disadvantage as an advantage.
One of keeryong’s pieces that really grabbed my attention was ‘3rd Battalion 11th Company 1st platoon’ (2007). This piece exhibited a set of glass military helmets, all lined up in formation. The glass of the helmets where coloured in basic dark green, but the viewer could still see through the glass. Under the glass where civilian clothing, wrapped in brown parcel paper tied with sting. The reason behind the clothes was because the country where Keeryong was born, they have a tradition that when you graduate through military training, you removed you civilian clothing o transition to military uniform; this transition gives the graduated a new identity while leaving behind the old one. The civilian clothes are then sent to the families of the graduate, to notify the family that they have passed.
I’m very intrigued by this cultural experience, and how Keeryong has displayed it. The clothes representing the person underneath the uniform, and that you can barely see the clothes through the glass. The room in which this piece was exhibited was a small compact room, the reason for the room was to give the viewer the feeling of leading the troops to war, or to give commands. I’m just so intrigued in the cultural difference and the intimate relation of identities.
Project Critique – Temporary Installation
This week I was asked to set up and display the work I have made in my project thus far. Every week three students are asked to display their work in the Shaun Project Space, and then the remainder of the class makes comments about the work and gives constructive information to help along the students project. As I have been asked this week, I decided to produce a temporary installation for my critique.
I will be posting a separate post to inform you of my current project and how I am progressing, but for the time being, here is what this installation entails. Withing the installation are 3D prints I have made by scanning fellow students, along with a few new boxes I have produced over the past month. Normally, my installations main focus/motif is the string which overruns the space; with this piece I decided to have a bit of change and use some new elements and methods to see how they played out. I believe that with the introduction of these new elements, I didn’t need a dense structure of string, so I’ve left the installation open so the viewer can see all of the features.
I have included a video which is linked to my art YouTube account. The video is a 6 minute time lapse of the set-up of this installation.
Below are images from the installation. Enjoy.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit
A couple of weeks ago, the university had organised a trip to go to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The purpose of the trip was to experience artwork firsthand, and to also gather inspiration. The sculpture park is full of works from various artists ranging from Sol Le Witt, to Antony Gormley, to Magdalena Abakanowicz. While there were sculptures placed all around the park, there was also various exhibits within the different buildings at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
One of the exhibits was the Bill Viola. The majority of the Bill Viola work was video and installation, which drew in the public eye and guided you through a pitch black exhibit. I thoroughly enjoyed the work of Bill Viola, and will be using their work as a form of inspiration for my future projects.
At the time of the visit, the Poppies Wave was installed at the park. This was an extraordinary site to see, as it’s a small part of a bigger picture. I really loved being able to see this as I missed the chance to see the full installation when it exhibited down in London.
And even with all the artwork around the park, I was still enticed by the seasonal change throughout the park. With the weather changing, and the sun shining, the park screamed Autumn. The colours in the wilderness made the experience a lot more enjoyable, and also may have distracted me from looking at some of the artwork. Below are images from the trip. Enjoy.
Project Two – Final Piece
Hi everyone! This is my final piece and also my exhibition piece for Project Two. Unfortunately the exhibit has been and gone, but here are some photo’s of my piece at the exhibit. I will be posting a full catalog of the exhibit later on.
This project has evolved over time from wanting to create my own imaginary world, to wanting to explore space through interactivity. This project is a continuation from project one, and has become something else in its own rights. I had a lot of fun during this project and I’m so happy from the outcome. I can’t wait for my second year at university where I’ll have even more freedom to make what I want.
As always, I hope you enjoy.
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