I wanted to delve deeper into intimacy, vulnerability, and metaphors of shelter from The Poetics of Space and how these ideas could enrich my practice. Bachelard’s reflection on the nest as a space of intimacy and care invites a focus on its fragility and strength. In my practice, I can consider fragility and care as […]
The final version to be used for the Assessment Preparing for my final assessment, I aimed to demonstrate a comprehensive body of work that reflected the technical and conceptual depth I have developed. This process has been challenging and rewarding, offering an opportunity to reflect on how my practice has evolved and how I intend […]
Since my exhibition for the final part of my studies, I have become interested in researching the potential market for my work, figuring out how to implement strategies, and building a strong network. Up to now, whilst studying it does seem that I have been aspiring to become part of ‘the art world’: I worked […]
This blog-writing reflects the learning outcomes for the course unit in preparation for the upcoming Assessment. I realise the imporantance of being alligned with the learning outcomes, but also think this writing can reflect on strenghts and weakeness in areas such as personal and thematic depth, the critical engagement and future planning. I know this […]
I had a long and hard think about my material of choice and wrote the following: The act of working with wire, a material deeply tied to industrial and colonial histories, becomes a powerful metaphor in my practice. On a personal level, the wire’s repetitive weaving and shaping serve as a channel for processing grief […]
Exercise 4: Write and discuss with your peers I will consider how my Practice Statement reflects my current position, process, concerns and intentions. The study notes suggest aiming for around 500 words for a Practice Statement. I looked at writing shorter statements after I wanted to submit work for an open call. Here is a statement […]
After the culmination of Hotel Kalahari, I revisited the physical venue and its layered experiences. I did not have to ‘break down’ the exhibition and decided to keep it in the space for the time going. The mixed-media drawing/painting I created below became a bridge between my initial concepts, the exhibited works, and the impact […]
Meeting on 21 November 2024 in tutors’ Meet Room Main discussion 1. My recent exhibition and reflections on my learning and challenges. It was a large crowd, and I found that interactions with smaller groups after the main event were much more personal and easier to navigate. In terms of the large crowd, I was […]
FINAL PRACTICE PLAN I appreciate the suggestion in the study notes to reflect on my lifestyle, capabilities, needs, and any other responsibilities that may influence my Practice Plan. The guidance is clear: this plan must be sustainable and aligned with my life. The challenge lies in redirecting this plan for the future. For the final […]
PRESENTATION FOR STUDENT TALK I prepared the video below for a student talk with the OCA Europe group in early December 2024. This video is available at: https://youtu.be/PchKjdrfrkQ Making the video: The idea was to share and structure Hotel Kalahari as a story about my making. I wanted to touch on the key themes, such […]