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The Third Space
The term third place describes a neutral space separate from the two predominant surroundings of the home (first place) and work (second place). Described by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his writing ‘The Great Good Place’, the third place exists […]
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Decline of the High Street
Referencing the current retail decline in Plymouth, the role of the department store in today’s high street has undergone significant change. With the original model of the department store offering a distinct shopping experience either through use of space, retail […]
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Artwork as product
The uncertain relationship between the fine and applied arts is considered in the original model of the department store. Unique artworks and commissions displayed alongside mass produced commercial and domestic goods, and an importance given to the spatial design and […]
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Work in progress
Using the notion of the test strip, the following works in progress are a catalogue of technical possibilities that can be achieved through each different medium. Working with original etchings and drawings, the works exploit the idea of the multiple, […]
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Installation
Original etchings translated through the process of jacquard weaving, a method of mass production, to produce an edition of 100 functional towels. Each signed as if an printed edition, and numbered with a hand embroidered patch. Each towel acts as […]
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The catalogue
Referencing the online presentation of products, the accompanying hand out for First Floor brings together initial research with documentation of the exhibited works, to present a corresponding catalogue. Lithographically printed, it acts as supporting documentation for the exhibition and an […]