Claire Manning, Author at a-n The Artists Information Company

I make collages that may only fully and completely exist in the minds-eye of the observer. These montages are held loosely in place, folded temporarily or built-up through assemblage, juxtaposition, installation, film or amassing of images. I work with appropriated images and non-places which feel overlooked, abandoned and lost, commenting on issues relating to identity, power, control and desire, and exploring how vulnerable fixed ideas are to subversion. More info.: http://clairemanning.co.uk/ London and the South East

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The alternative gallery

by Claire Manning

A speculation on alternative ways to show art work

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Place

by Claire Manning

An investigation into edgelands, non-places and spaces traversed on the way to somewhere else. How can film be used to create collages about such places and how can the limitations of the camera influence what is captured?

A long time learning to recognise the haunting face of history

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What’s your work about?

by Claire Manning

I find it difficult to talk about my practice in terms of bringing the making and research concepts together. Each time I try to pin the link down, it slips away, leaving me frustrated and feeling inadequate. The purpose of […]