Happy Jubilee Holiday
Sunday 27 May 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Burka
This piece was a direct result of research that I did into peoples reaction to women who wear the full burka and hijab. The labels were filled in by members of the public who were asked to write a word, or some words describing a thought or a reaction towards this outfit. This all took place in Canterbury where until very recently the full burka has been rarely seen. The writings on the labels will form part of a future work.
Photo by Aine Belton
I chose this photograph because it could be anywhere. There is nothing to identify it with Canterbury unless you know that spot. I think that the ambiguity goes well with the burka.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Film Stills
I did an experimental film at college. It was the first time that I had done anything like this in my life and I enjoyed the challenge. The facilities are great here. I booked the sound studio and recorded some sound and voice effects. I then booked a project space and installed a set of prints that I had made some weeks back. (The installation is the image at the bottom). I learnt a lot and bits of it work.....others are rather tatty!! I am still working on the old theme. I wore a burka to see how it felt and am currently collecting data from people logging how they feel about this garment and how they feel seeing me in it.
FILM AND FILM STILLS
Reflected still image
Print installation
Before UCA and Teaching! ... and that,s a long time ago!
Some people wanted to know what kind of pottery I did before I started my time at Thomas's teaching. Well these are two samples of my work that I actually quite like! And a little doodle put in for good measure! They are small pieces and stand approximately ten inches high. A furniture maker friend turned the wooden masks for me.
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