‘Who Will Provide’ Exhibition at The Crypt Gallery
31/10 – 4/11 2018
Our group of thirty three MFA students explored and responded to themes relating to charity and its place in today’s world. The exhibition presented a collection of site specific works, ranging from painting to sculpture, assemblage to video through to performance and photography.
Before the summer break preparations started by putting together various teams to properly organise and execute the event. The members of the research team responded to the site by looking into its history, connecting it to its past and designed the theme ’Who Will Provide?’ around the wish list, a document from 1995 which outlined the desired purpose for the building. This included shelter and provision for the homeless, serving the nearby student population and a focal point for community activities.
I volunteered to join the Installation Team. Over the summer I visited the crypt twice with the view to inform myself about the site (wall space, wall and ceiling heights, location of electrical outlets etc.) and to explore a potential location for my own work.
Two weeks prior to the event the curating team got in touch and supplied our team with a list of required tools and materials. We also received technical information on some more complicated works and installing requirements from The Crypt Gallery itself (No drilling of new holes!). There was very good collaboration between curating and installation team and minor installation problems were efficiently dealt with.
SKILLS: HANDLING ARTWORK, COLLABORATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, ATTENTION TO DETAIL,
SITE SPECIFIC WORKING
Group Exhibition at Espacio Gallery
9-14 April 2019
159, Bethnal Green Road E2 7DG
PV Thursday 11th 6-9pm
This exhibition of a collection of contemporary curiosities originate from the human imagination and creativity and responds to the strangeness and wonder around us.
The works by the 20 participating artists exist for themselves and carry their own messages,
intending to arouse feelings in the viewer, probing their consciousness and questioning their understanding.
My three works: ‘Wish I Could Fly ‘(flying ants wings, glass box), ‘Charm for the Cure of Warts’ (clay, paint, wood, glass jars) and ‘Foraging Belt’ ( deer skin, glass bottles, mixed media) are a response to my interest, passion and research into the natural and mythical world. It is influenced by customs and rituals from different countries and investigates their relevance in today’s society.
Curated by Jenny Timmer, the artworks, installed over 2 floors, complemented each other and were very well received by a good flow of visitors during the week- long exhibition.
SKILLS: COLLABORATION, HANDLING and STORAGE of ARTWORK, time management,
