It is interesting to observe the patterns of work done over the years as pointed out by one of my tutors, Sarah.
So many times the journey of and in life as a metaphor in art either through video art, print, or installation.
A mode of transportation from one space to another and delving into the abyss of mirrors and reflecting. The beginning of last year i looked at Orpheus and The Underworld briefly… a Greek Mythological story and the beauty of the music composer Jacques Offenbach.
I do see how self indulgent art can appear to be and as an artist how instinctive and distinctive each artist develops their practice.
The process of thought, the passion, of inspiration and as artists how we are a collective mirror reflecting on the world, in all our differing and specific themes and concepts. its fantastic the power of mind and thinking and transferal of thought.
Its been tough to return to the work and to execute the ideas which i look back on now and realise the essential part of my work is that it belongs in the public realm. It is partially gallery work but mainly a purpose for interaction – it has no place in the world unless it is viewed and confronted with the viewers for it to exist as a piece of art.
To see, think, confess, recoil, intrigue, interact, reassure, question, existence of the work is then confirmed and the existence of the viewer / spectator is then confirmed. The historical, present and past all exist at once in 4 dimensions. Video and CCTV to become art in the mirror the different components but in a mirror there is no record only memories and communication with the self.
Ultimately the bond is video to the installation work and an integral part of the concept of the ‘self’ the existence, reality aspects of using a mirror and the social (references of beauty, feminism and appearance are acknowledged but not part of the concept) meaning that the Admissions and Observations theme are part of the interaction and participation in the works.
My Faith, in Christianity is fast becoming a part of my future work and in the Bible mirrors have a significant part in the stories of women in Biblical times. For example Esther, Eve .. the wives of slaves in Egypt, in Exodus.
My future work will be something to focus in on and explore soon.
