TPP2 Tutorial 5 (1-2-1 with Sharon Ting)
Friday 16th April
Pre Tutorial Critical Reflection -
List 3 priorities below to discuss at your tutorial:
- A return to making - *see images from the past two weeks - inspired by the process of intaglio - the project is taking on its own form, I have really enjoyed myself (surprisingly) giving myself over to the process has been really rewarding
- Great chat with Phillipa Lawrence yesterday- she really helped me in understanding the purpose of my work- I think I have been worried about making everything link- I am interested in public engagement/the cultural sector etc but this project doesn't need to be that right now - its has become a project for me almost and that's okay - Phillipa explained that the sector is full of funding for projects that do reach out to audience but for her it has never been key to her practice - she simply makes and hopes it resonates with people- I think this is where I am at - she explained that often when projects are specifically for the purpose of public engagement, the whole process is a lot more strategic from the outset - I think since this is my last university project I just want to let it be what it is
- Context- after listening to Phillipa talk yesterday, I think id like to create some kind of exhibition pamphlet or booklet for submission - almost creating my own pretend exhibition- maybe thinking about including photographs of my work- maybe some kind of floorpan of the gallery space/audio tour transcript, maybe a theoretical programme of talks/open conversations about the work from people I admire, a reading list
- I'd like to keep sampling at a A4 / A3 size and prepare for producing a couple of large scale works in the 4 weeks extended access - speaking to the print technicians my max measurements is looking like 90x90cm due to print press width
- Do I incorporate stitch? unsure at the moment
- Narrative - the void as an enigma , a sense of detachment from emotion, traces and remanants - intrinsically linked to me more than realised (making is an act of catharsis, sharing is the act of connection)
During your Tutorial:
- Make your intention to scale up past the hand in clear in your project proposal - it has become more than a submission- its a view to a whole body of work - it also allows you to take your time and enjoy the process of these last 8 weeks until submission
- its great that you have had this revelation in allowing your practice to be a separate entity to your career aspirations - you have been on that journey of making and then almost breaking those connections to reach into the capabilities of the project- I remember we spoke about this at the beginning of the yea but you were ready then - you had to take your own time
- BAME representation in the arts - see competition Sharon sent through
Post Tutorial Critical Reflection:
Personal comments
- I feel positive having communicated where I am at with my project and where I see it going.
- I look forward to returning to it after next weeks focus on CTS - writing about my practice may help inform where I go in next - at this point in time there is a lot of ideas and information floating around my mind so focusing on CTS might help pin this down - also could provide some great extracts for my exhibition document in the process.
Priorities/Tasks
- Remember you will be seeing April for TPP2 in two weeks time.
- If you would like to see Sharon in person, just ping an email. Or if you need feedback - send images to Sharon also.
- Next tutorials with Sharon will be in person.
