Angela forwarded this on to me- a current exhibition in Munich and an idea of a way to present Skype conversations
Monday 30 April 2012
trisha baga exhibition in Kunstverein München
Angela forwarded this on to me- a current exhibition in Munich and an idea of a way to present Skype conversations
Sunday 29 April 2012
Friday 27 April 2012
Henna-Riikka Halonen The Bath House
Film made in Edinburgh with amateur child actors in one of their familiar locations: the Commonwealth Pool.
Thursday 26 April 2012
HOUSE exhibition
Hi Jess!
What Jeremy and I were discussing is how the two exhibitions were going to work over the two months. Originally the July exhibition was going to be 'House' and then the week in August was going to be more focused on one or two artists but without the same conceptual focus. However when looking at the artists we have accumulated, most of them pertain in some shape or form to the term 'House', so we were thinking of having...
'House: Part One' (9th - 22nd July)
and
'House: Part Two' (20th - 27th August).
They won't necessarily be called part one/part two but we are going to use the same framework for both. I think that using artworks that respond to that term in different ways across the two shows will prevent it from being a repetition of ideas and instead it can be seen as a development or contrast.
We definitely want to show your project in the August exhibition but the main question we had, and what we can chat about this week, is how you see the work being curated in the show. We have been saying , but wanted to discuss what that material constitutes and how you see it being displayed in the space. At that we are going to display the documentary material alongside the resultant horror film the moment we are intending for the August show to be more focused on video/film/projection etc. so were thinking of blacking out the space to heighten the effect of this.
What may be an option is just showing the horror film in the August show and then focusing more on your processes and documentation for the July show. I'm slightly hesitant about doing this though, as I'm sure you'll agree, the process is equally if not more important. Anyway, I think what's best is to meet on Thursday so you can give a better picture of how you would like the work curated and how much work there will be to display. Shall we say 11am at Spoon opposite Old College?
yes for gus
I've written some things which I think might good to work with to do with gothic fiction, but more broadly gothic story telling in general and horror.
It centers essentially around the powers of characters and peoples imaginations. I think imagination seems comprehensive enough for a workshop, and might help specify what things to work with later.
Basically, peoples imaginative fires in gothic storytelling are kindled by; archetecture, nature, and other stories, myth and tales.
A lot of these novels' are assembled of multiple accounts by different narrators so, I thought this might be a good thing to make use of from the gothic.
Gothic storytelling repeatedly makes use of characters with often wonderful if sometimes over-reaching imaginations. Similarly, the horror genre as a whole attempts to induce fear into its audiences by soliciting itself with "unthinkable terrors" and things unknown that, whilst remaining apparently indescribable, might be able to inspire fear within the imaginations of characters or audiences long after the encounter with the source of distress.
Are there any parts of ',...... Green' that anyone might consider a good site for "unthinkable terrors"?
Likewise, is there any particular area, building or landmark within or around '.... Green' that might pique someone's curiosity enough to make them think up a story or tale related to that place?
Or, are there any stories or 'myths' anybody has or has heard of related to any particular part of '..... Green'?
(Characters often make a more productive use of their imaginations when out breathing a bit of fresh air and marveling and the wonders afforded by nature.
Jes, i heard you said there was a wood. I'm not sure if theres enough "nature" to make this a question worth asking, but it might be good to ask what people think about the forests (if there are any ??) and if there are in particular any nice spots people go relax etc.
So basically, are there any spots around '.... Green' where people might go to relax when the sun comes out etc.?)
People use their imaginations at these times as a kind of tool, inspired by the things of natural beauty, to sooth and bring respite to their unquiet thoughts.
So, sites and landmarks bring peoples imaginative juices to boil, along with beauty in nature. BUT! There's one more. Books!!
Characters often sit and read books just to pass the time, or to take their minds away from ominous events or distressing circumstances, or someone might discover the dark powers of necromancy through a seemingly lost or forbidden text, or someone might become obsessed by some thought and reside in spooky solitude engaged only upon studies. The point here I think can be taken as broadly as, that there are objects and mediums such as books, that can open up imaginative worlds.
Are there any films, tv, video games, magazines, books, any phenomena which is might be a pass-time, an escape, or something that seems to open up onto other worlds (I thought from Harry Potter, to Pokemon, to Call of Duty, to a newspaper article, to a tv event that might have had people talking), or a guilty pleasure on tv that someone's a bit ashamed to like, or something that someone might have become obsessed with (here I can just think of Championship Manager [videogame] which is kind of strategy based and consumes a huge amount of time etc., but could be anything), etc etc.
I like the focus on peoples imaginations, so if people want to write stories about areas, or buildings, or statues, trees, anything!!! Literally, anything that gets people inspired and is a story is perfect. It can be told in a picture or through any medium.
There's always a kind of interplay with reality and fantasy, and in particular the interplay of subjectivities. So it might be nice to get several people all giving their own accounts or feelings about the same object. Maybe even to encourage people to conflict their perceptions of something of something against each other.
It centers essentially around the powers of characters and peoples imaginations. I think imagination seems comprehensive enough for a workshop, and might help specify what things to work with later.
Basically, peoples imaginative fires in gothic storytelling are kindled by; archetecture, nature, and other stories, myth and tales.
A lot of these novels' are assembled of multiple accounts by different narrators so, I thought this might be a good thing to make use of from the gothic.
Gothic storytelling repeatedly makes use of characters with often wonderful if sometimes over-reaching imaginations. Similarly, the horror genre as a whole attempts to induce fear into its audiences by soliciting itself with "unthinkable terrors" and things unknown that, whilst remaining apparently indescribable, might be able to inspire fear within the imaginations of characters or audiences long after the encounter with the source of distress.
Are there any parts of ',...... Green' that anyone might consider a good site for "unthinkable terrors"?
Likewise, is there any particular area, building or landmark within or around '.... Green' that might pique someone's curiosity enough to make them think up a story or tale related to that place?
Or, are there any stories or 'myths' anybody has or has heard of related to any particular part of '..... Green'?
(Characters often make a more productive use of their imaginations when out breathing a bit of fresh air and marveling and the wonders afforded by nature.
Jes, i heard you said there was a wood. I'm not sure if theres enough "nature" to make this a question worth asking, but it might be good to ask what people think about the forests (if there are any ??) and if there are in particular any nice spots people go relax etc.
So basically, are there any spots around '.... Green' where people might go to relax when the sun comes out etc.?)
People use their imaginations at these times as a kind of tool, inspired by the things of natural beauty, to sooth and bring respite to their unquiet thoughts.
So, sites and landmarks bring peoples imaginative juices to boil, along with beauty in nature. BUT! There's one more. Books!!
Characters often sit and read books just to pass the time, or to take their minds away from ominous events or distressing circumstances, or someone might discover the dark powers of necromancy through a seemingly lost or forbidden text, or someone might become obsessed by some thought and reside in spooky solitude engaged only upon studies. The point here I think can be taken as broadly as, that there are objects and mediums such as books, that can open up imaginative worlds.
Are there any films, tv, video games, magazines, books, any phenomena which is might be a pass-time, an escape, or something that seems to open up onto other worlds (I thought from Harry Potter, to Pokemon, to Call of Duty, to a newspaper article, to a tv event that might have had people talking), or a guilty pleasure on tv that someone's a bit ashamed to like, or something that someone might have become obsessed with (here I can just think of Championship Manager [videogame] which is kind of strategy based and consumes a huge amount of time etc., but could be anything), etc etc.
I like the focus on peoples imaginations, so if people want to write stories about areas, or buildings, or statues, trees, anything!!! Literally, anything that gets people inspired and is a story is perfect. It can be told in a picture or through any medium.
There's always a kind of interplay with reality and fantasy, and in particular the interplay of subjectivities. So it might be nice to get several people all giving their own accounts or feelings about the same object. Maybe even to encourage people to conflict their perceptions of something of something against each other.
notes
Notes from speaking to Senga (a resident of Slateford Green since its opening 12 years ago) and some photos of the place attached (all taken from google 'slateford green')
Residents of Slateford Green include (to get an idea of what kind of characters can be included, it would be nice to somehow have an honest depiction of Slateford Green and its demographic translated into the film):
Many deaf people, some of which live together, some above the community centre. They reply on their carers for communication with others through sign language or however else.
There are also many people with learning disabilities including partial sightedness and tourettes. The learning difficulties office for both Slateford Green and other housing estates of this part of Edinburgh is located at Slateford Green in one of the garages. This means that even those with learning disabilities who do not live in Slateford Green will come to the housing estate with their problems and care service. People who spend time at Slateford Green do not necessarily live there, but are there to work as a carer or to receive care.
Margret is deaf and dumb, in her eighties, gets about on a zimmer frame, but a lovely woman
Christine is a 'pest' because she will walk into your apartment without knocking, but she is a lovely woman. She doesn't live at Slateford Green but often needs to visit the disabilities office.
Paul from block 8 flat 3 burnt his flat down twice, and the third time, he didn't even call the emergency services, but went to MacDonalds down the road and left his flat in flames. At MacDonalds he asked a bunch of youths if they fancied seeing a bonfire and proceeded to lead them to his flat. Paul also has learning disabilities. His flat was completely gutted and he was sent into a care home.
Suzie from flat 9 has learning disabilities and always repeats herself. She constantly asks Senga where her dog is even though Senga has told her numerous times that her dog is dead. Now Senga just tells Suzie that her dog is asleep. Suzie is only allowed to smoke when her carer is there to provide her with a lighter (Suzie is not allowed to be in possession of a lighter). Suzie and her carer will go down into the stairwell to smoke. One time however, Suzie found a lighter and started smoking unattended. She ended up setting her hair alight.
A boy who lived about 'Shelia' was the first person to be evicted from Slateford Green because he made too much noise and took drugs.
Debbie (Senga's best friend) had her apartment set on fire by a group of boys who were throwing lighted 'bombs' at Debbie's stair (!!?). The boys claimed it was in fact a lit cigarette. However, it resulted in a massive fire. Senga couldn't find Debbie any where and worried that she was trapped in the apartment. She wasn't. Senga on this particular occasion, who is overweight, has difficulty breathing and walks with a frame, was so worried for Debbie that she miraculously found the strength to run around Slateford Green screaming out for her. Senga, to this day, cannot explain that burst of energy.
Places to relax/where people will hang out:
not each other apartments but...
the allotments- they are popular and there is a waiting list to get a plot, mostly used during the warmer months
pond area- which is fenced off so can only be observed from a distance
there was a play area but that was taken away as it attached undesirables to loiter
Slateford Green's past:
used to be train track property
a man was murdered there. He was an alcoholic so may have gotten in a fight or approached by junkies...
connects to Gorgie park which has a play area
there was also a school just behind Slateford Green, which is not an Aldis. It was called St Nicholas and was for those with learning disabilities.
I think that's pretty much it.
Senga was a great story teller though, and was a really nosey-parker. She knew where each person lived- flat and block number. The place breeds a lot of mystery though because no one ever goes into each other's apartments, a lot of speculation that can naturally become a little far-fetched.
Residents of Slateford Green include (to get an idea of what kind of characters can be included, it would be nice to somehow have an honest depiction of Slateford Green and its demographic translated into the film):
Many deaf people, some of which live together, some above the community centre. They reply on their carers for communication with others through sign language or however else.
There are also many people with learning disabilities including partial sightedness and tourettes. The learning difficulties office for both Slateford Green and other housing estates of this part of Edinburgh is located at Slateford Green in one of the garages. This means that even those with learning disabilities who do not live in Slateford Green will come to the housing estate with their problems and care service. People who spend time at Slateford Green do not necessarily live there, but are there to work as a carer or to receive care.
Margret is deaf and dumb, in her eighties, gets about on a zimmer frame, but a lovely woman
Christine is a 'pest' because she will walk into your apartment without knocking, but she is a lovely woman. She doesn't live at Slateford Green but often needs to visit the disabilities office.
Paul from block 8 flat 3 burnt his flat down twice, and the third time, he didn't even call the emergency services, but went to MacDonalds down the road and left his flat in flames. At MacDonalds he asked a bunch of youths if they fancied seeing a bonfire and proceeded to lead them to his flat. Paul also has learning disabilities. His flat was completely gutted and he was sent into a care home.
Suzie from flat 9 has learning disabilities and always repeats herself. She constantly asks Senga where her dog is even though Senga has told her numerous times that her dog is dead. Now Senga just tells Suzie that her dog is asleep. Suzie is only allowed to smoke when her carer is there to provide her with a lighter (Suzie is not allowed to be in possession of a lighter). Suzie and her carer will go down into the stairwell to smoke. One time however, Suzie found a lighter and started smoking unattended. She ended up setting her hair alight.
A boy who lived about 'Shelia' was the first person to be evicted from Slateford Green because he made too much noise and took drugs.
Debbie (Senga's best friend) had her apartment set on fire by a group of boys who were throwing lighted 'bombs' at Debbie's stair (!!?). The boys claimed it was in fact a lit cigarette. However, it resulted in a massive fire. Senga couldn't find Debbie any where and worried that she was trapped in the apartment. She wasn't. Senga on this particular occasion, who is overweight, has difficulty breathing and walks with a frame, was so worried for Debbie that she miraculously found the strength to run around Slateford Green screaming out for her. Senga, to this day, cannot explain that burst of energy.
Places to relax/where people will hang out:
not each other apartments but...
the allotments- they are popular and there is a waiting list to get a plot, mostly used during the warmer months
pond area- which is fenced off so can only be observed from a distance
there was a play area but that was taken away as it attached undesirables to loiter
Slateford Green's past:
used to be train track property
a man was murdered there. He was an alcoholic so may have gotten in a fight or approached by junkies...
connects to Gorgie park which has a play area
there was also a school just behind Slateford Green, which is not an Aldis. It was called St Nicholas and was for those with learning disabilities.
I think that's pretty much it.
Senga was a great story teller though, and was a really nosey-parker. She knew where each person lived- flat and block number. The place breeds a lot of mystery though because no one ever goes into each other's apartments, a lot of speculation that can naturally become a little far-fetched.
critical postmodernism in the visual arts
Adrian Piper The Mythic Being
Fred Wilson: Mining the Museum and Mine/Yours
why the return to painting postmodernism?
Top: Malcon Morley's SS Amsterdam in Rotterdam
bottom: Kiefer
GI Art Lending Library
day of the procession in George Square, Glasgow
inside the Mitchell Library
http://www.artlendinglibrary.org.uk/artlendinglibrary/
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