exhibit a; and BYXY Projects
January 16th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
In November 2011 I joined a curatorial team of five curators. The name of our collective is BYXY Projects.
January 2012, exhibit a; was our first curated exhibit together and in my opinion a wonderful way to start the year!
Here are the highlights! (From the setup to the finished Product)
Images taken by Myself & James Bell
exhibit a;
‘…the physical exhibition’s raison d’être must be conceived of as an experience structured around the exigencies of tangible space… Space is the vehicle for the exhibition’s meaning.’
Carson Chan, ‘Measures of An Exhibition: Space, Not Art, Is the Curator’s Primary Material’, 2011
Throughout the virtual domain, the implied relationships between artist, curator and audience become ever more complex. The ease of collating images online offers every browser a non-discriminatory curatorial power; and such freedom – despite its two-dimensional, pixellated quality – necessarily disrupts the debate.
This shifting of the spectrum of display provokes from some a curatorial call to arms; and, once again, the foregrounding of physicality is named in central defence. The contemporary challenge remains one of renovation: the re-articulation of the exhibition space as embodied, yet constructed, experience.
This project, then, exists in an extant discourse, acknowledging the instability of both physical and terminological structures. If art exhibition once implied the display of the fnished work, it has been a framework already subject to heavy interrogation. Both critiques of – and collusions with – the White Cube model have been in play for decades; from site-specifc architectures of a space in fux to the underscoring of its potential for subversion.
Incorporating ideas of exhibition-making as a collaborative act involving artist, curator and viewer, each artist participating in this project again re-articulates the narratives of the exhibition space. In questioning perspective and function, correction and error, the fctions of the fxed display and the processes of authorship, each critically addresses the limits of the paradigmatic gallery site.
This undertaking – it is hoped – demonstrates both an awareness of and a contribution to the cultural discourses of exhibition-making. It makes no audacious claims of attack on the gallery walls, for these are far larger than ourselves – and besides, they hold up the roof. Its intentions are simple: to provide an unusual and fulflling experience for whatever viewer that chooses to attend.
The word ‘immersive’ will not be used during this project.
‘exhibit a;’ is a project that brings together several artists to explore themes of the gallery space, the notion of an exhibition and the effect this has on creative output and viewership. This exhibition will be shown in a white-walled gallery space; the exhibition as a whole will be fully curated by BYXY Projects.
Featured artists :
Bernat Miller | George Ramsay | Matthew Stock | Rei Matsushima | Rajaul Hoque
and the debut performance of Lost/Faith/Art from Absent Theatre Company, written by Eleanor Rodda and directed by Amy Gunn.
The Neurology of Art
March 8th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Another little article written by me, posted a few weeks ago. Read here: http://thecubelondon.com/blog/2011/02/28/the-neurology-of-art/
Innovation and Art
December 21st, 2010 § Leave a Comment
“Being creative is using imagination. Being creative is about trial and error. Being creative is noticing an issue and taking the initiative and courage to address it, voice it, change it or fight against it. Innovation is the carrying out of combined ideas. It is the process and the result, the production line that assembles ideas and ensures they are successfully intertwined to make something new, relevant and working. The results of innovation are not final nor is it the end. The result remains open for innovation to happen again….”
Written by me…
To read the full article just visit http://thecubelondon.com/blog/2010/12/14/innovation-in-art/
Don’t hesistate to share your opinions and let me know what you think.
What Should Art Do?
November 2nd, 2010 § Leave a Comment
“Art is the visual representation of our thoughts, opinions and emotive responses to our surroundings. It is a container for psychological processes and skills. Art has power. It heals, comforts, amuses and enrages us. It encourages debates, discussion, thoughts and the desire to express opinion. We fall in love with art for many reasons, some because we can relate to them emotively or visually, some because we admire the technical skill or the bravery in the artists exploiting themselves, and in others we respond to the art that takes us out of our comfort zones….”
To read the full Article, written by Moi, visit: http://thecubelondon.com/blog/2010/11/02/what-should-art-do/
Art is a magical thing….
June 19th, 2010 § 1 Comment
Tonight was FAMILY AND FRIENDS night at Camberwell College of Art for my FINAL degree show. Thats right, I’ve finished my Fine Art Photography Bachelor Degree! Today has been fantastic, I received kind comments about my work and watched as my pile of personal business cards started to disappear.
I managed to get a chance to look around at all the other Undergraduate exhibitions that were taking place around the building and I must say that I was blown away. The talent, intricacy and beauty in some of the works were phenomenal. I walked around with a magical high, I was so proud of the work at Camberwell and was caught up in emotions they were engraving in me.
I will try and post more images of the show.
Here are a few taken on my phone:
If you want to see the work for yourself you are welcome to attend the Public open days, 22nd-26th June.
For more info visit: http://www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk/65242.htm
And for a sneak sample of work in the Exhibition for all the Undergraduate courses visit: http://2010.atcamberwell.com/courses/
“to photograph people is to violate them” Susan Sontag
February 17th, 2010 § 4 Comments
This was the quote that inspired both my dissertation and the project I have been doing since October 2009. It is still a project that I am enjoying a lot and I’m really starting to get excited about where the images are taking me and the questions they raise. After having a discussion about the work with members of my class it seems that the next stage to the work is to now make the images more technically advanced, and try to step away from the idea of using the everyday camera for the everyday moment. The comments I received have also made me want to investigate the portrayal of black women in photography.
So it seems I still have a long way to go with this project but i’m still very excited about it. 
Here are a few more images of the journey this project has taken me on.
I understand that it can be difficult to understand a project when seeing different images that don’t yet lead to a conclusion, so any questions please feel free to ask.
Blogs I Enjoy ♥
November 16th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Have you had a look at the links on the right hand side of this screen? I have listed blogs and sites that I enjoy, all but one are sites made from friends of mine. I think if you’ve got a little time on your hands you should check them out. ☺
The Big Ink
June 10th, 2009 § 1 Comment
Some of my fellow students of Camberwell College of Art studying BA Illustration (including my Best Friend Myrto) have organised an exhibition titled THE BIG INK to take place on the 12th of June til the 14th. They have been taking art donated to them from artists and students which they will then exhibit and sell with all the proceeds going to the charity Macmillian Cancer Research.
Here is a preview of the series of 5 images that I have submitted to the exhibition:
They are small prints 4 x 4 inches.
To see work submitted go to: www.thebiginkevent.blogspot.com
The Private view…
May 21st, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Here are a few images of May 20th, the private view, and a pic of me and my work. Had a good turn out on the day.
Feeling deflated…
May 21st, 2009 § 2 Comments
…. Had my private view yesterday and today I met again with some of the photographers that participated in the exhibition and tutors from my university and we discussed each piece of photography from 10am until 4pm. And I walked away feeling unhappy, doubting my abilities not only as a photographer but as an artist. Am I really a creative person? Do I really have what it takes to produce work that is not only asthetically pleasing but has captivating context?
I came away feeling this way because of the response I got from others, the response being that I didn’t really get any. Nothing positive and nothing negetive. To me, this means I have failed as an artist. I have failed to provoke any sort of reponse from anyone. Meaning my work is not communicating in any form with its viewers. And this isn’t the first time its happened….. nearly all my critiques are the same. Am I really cut out for this? Do I even have a stitch of talent in this field?……
Just feeling dissapointed. Guess I’ll just have to work harder.
Day 2 of setup
May 19th, 2009 § 1 Comment
Today was the second day of the exhibition setup. Very stressful day i think for everyone as it was very difficult finding good space to compliment each piece of art. The exhibition is looking to be dominated by the sculptures. Here are some pics of some of the work being hung up today and a pic of me covered in paint. :
Day 1- Set up
May 18th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Today, monday 18th may, the exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf started to get on its way. Work was finnaly being hung on the walls, sculptures being assembled and placed and general artyness was in the atmosphere. Quite excited about seeing the space again this morning. I will be back tomorrow to mount my photograph on the wall.
Here are a few of this mornings events in pictures:
