A.L. - Student >>>
My practice for this semester has developed into performance with a recurring character whose identity is hidden at all times with a mask and suit. I am looking closely at how society labels individuals based on appearance and as a consequence we are quick to judge. I have also taken this character 'viral' with cryptic video clips on YouTube under the name John Smith |
A.L. Project Placement Abstract
Following a strong personal interest in performance I explored the opportunity of working with various theatre groups. Issues relating to funding and bids applications restricted options and I elected to complete my placement by recording / documenting a sporting event. Fencing has always been a personal interest and the video footage of training sessions and competition performance served to support the fencing clubs interests and my studio work |
D.C. - Student >>>
My studio practice looks at the relationship between animals and humans. I look at the cruelty that is inflicted upon animals via humans. In my practice I want to show how humans cannot survive without animals. Through the media of sculpture I will show the contrast of fear and fragility. |
<<< D.C. Project Placement Abstract
Selecting a local public community event I wanted to draw attention to animal cruelty which is a major issue in my studio practice. I wanted to provoke reaction and especially engage with children to assess their views and opinions. I prepared statements and response material so I would have a record of the communities views on the state of animal abuse and where they see animals in todays society. |
J.S. - Student >>>
I often portray alternate realities by presenting impossible objects and ideas in a scientific or 'museological' manner and forcing some sort of truth or portraying symbolism and narrative. I often explore ourselves as a species, humans place in the animal kingdom and how we perceive the world and beyond via art, religion, occultism, spirituality and science and how they are linked all compose my oeuvre. |
<<< J.S. Project Placement Abstract
The science department of Staffordshire University is the faculty I had decided to work with for my Self Initiated Creative Art Project. I took on a placement that I felt reflected my interests and the style of my practice, namely focusing on science and its relation to art. The staff and scientists in the department happily accepted me as an artist/researcher and I produced images for their publicity and visual materials for current modules and new ‘Short Courses.’ I enjoyed the experience as it gave me time and the freedom to use specialist equipment and explore aesthetic and scientifically images. |