Sarah Stamp
This week I haven't been doing much pertaining to the project as I have been preparing to go to Brussels and do something I proposed what seems like forever ago. It is quite difficult knowing we can't use the rednile space as the work feels like it was made for the space. I have been slightly concerned about the acoustics and what my work would sound like at a louder volume as I haven't had much experience of working with sound, however after testing it in the rednile space it sounds as I hoped. So now all I need is a similar space to play it in not too much to ask? I have also been thinking about the visual aspect, initially I just wanted to hide the speakers or have them somewhere discrete. I now keep thinking about having the sound coming form this one suitcase I have which is quite old fashioned looking. I also have been thinking about having some kind of seating as it makes a visual reference to the domestic which is quite a big part of the sound but I also think it allows people to engage more when they can sit and be comfortable, I recently went to the Jordan Baseman exhibition at the Hatton gallery and I definitely stayed much longer because I could relax.
Anna Puhakka
This past week I have been working on a sculpture, which incorporates a game to its underside and mirrors. I have also been using plastic balls to create miniature army formations. I am particularly enjoying the photographs of these small sculptures. There is a chance that work will change depending on the space we exhibiting in. I guess incorporating these ideas in to a new space will make it a nice challenge.
Nicola Smith
Today I have tested out the painted text on the double doors in the space, in the back of my mind knowing that the exhibition could all fall through. The red paint really stood out and is perfectly framed by the door. I really enjoyed painting the words onto the door, even though I was happy with the finish I have been considering whether the words are still working? Ive been thinking about replacing them with the Suga Babes song title, Round Round Babey Come Round. For some reason this makes more sense to me than, In The End There Are Only More Beginnings, this sounds too hopeful were as Round Round…is more fitting with the roundabout image and the structure of the language used in the archived newspaper reports regarding the Seaburn Fountain/Roundabout changes.
Unfortunately the BaseNorth exhibition will not be happening at the Rednile gallery space as was originally intended. We have been told that the owner needs to get in and we must get out. We have been in contact with Sunniside partnerships and others who can help us find a suitable venue in the area. We are all still continuing work on the project and are hopeful that we will find a space soon in the area to exhibit in.
The past few weeks for BaseNorth have been riddled with uncertainty. Last week we were informed that the building, which houses Rednile, our studios and the gallery (where we have been preparing to have our exhibition) was sold. In short, we were kicked out. So we began the process of finding an alternative venue around Sunniside, only to find out that the exhibition might still be on for next week. It's been an incredibly busy and stressful time but BaseNorth is ploughing through. We will find out on Thursday afternoon if the exhibition is on again. If it is we will post more information.
