Through print I explore the autobiographical element of my practice, I use photographs, often taken as inspiration strikes as starting points for prints, depicting daily life often taken on my phone camera or a disposable camera. The series of black and white prints suggest a more serious tone and reflects my inner thoughts of feeling unsure and at times overwhelmed. Using lino creates sharp lines and contrast. I hope the sense of self reflection comes across in these images, the exploration of the self, the feelings I have felt this term and realisations. Taking a photograph captures a moment in my everyday life but then studying that photograph etches that moment deeper into my conscious giving me time to reflect on and process my feelings. I feel comfortable with this way of working as I have been doing it since before first year, it feels like the best way for me to make self portraits and builds on knowledge from years one and two.
Part of this term I was involved in a group collaboration with Tate St Ives Collective where a group of students worked with the Tate and artists Anje Jager and Alice Mahoney to create a collection of work around the theme of Cornish Landscape. Some of the creative exercises included thinking about all the senses, sight, smell, sound, taste and touch as well as a 'sense of place' for which I went for a series walks around my landscape and responded to it in different ways, some of this work is in my sketchbook. We created a magazine including images and writings from all involved and hope to be part of the exhibition when the Tate St Ives opens up again this May. Exploring digital art is great, you can experience a lot of things quickly but being in an actual physical space with art is more satisfying. I really enjoyed working with different people and thinking about process in a different way.
Part of this term I was involved in a group collaboration with Tate St Ives Collective where a group of students worked with the Tate and artists Anje Jager and Alice Mahoney to create a collection of work around the theme of Cornish Landscape. Some of the creative exercises included thinking about all the senses, sight, smell, sound, taste and touch as well as a 'sense of place' for which I went for a series walks around my landscape and responded to it in different ways, some of this work is in my sketchbook. We created a magazine including images and writings from all involved and hope to be part of the exhibition when the Tate St Ives opens up again this May. Exploring digital art is great, you can experience a lot of things quickly but being in an actual physical space with art is more satisfying. I really enjoyed working with different people and thinking about process in a different way.