Creation Through Destruction

I've been asked to submit a proposal for an exhibition held by the Student Curatorial Team at college. I'm really flattered but equally pretty nervous about it all. My proposal for this semester (with a few tweaks...) fits very nicely into what we're being asked to do. Some pics;

I've done a tonne of research so far this semester and think its perhaps time I got on with a bit more practical work. I'm looking into the idea of creation through destruction, as a way of mimicking dementia. I've been rusting etching plates and burying prints, but have a lot of other things I want to do to my prints/plates aswell. I'm only using natural elements to destroy my work as dementia is a 'natural' process. Look up Gustav Metzger, if you dont already know his work. It's really interesting.

I'm starting to realise how much the lectures we receive this year are feeding into my practical work.

Semester One.

Im really reluctant to post this as I've moved on from last semester, but as promised;



The Images measured 15 x 15 inches, the paper 16 x 20, using a Zenith 80 medium format SLR, on Ilford HP5+.

I was looking at my Grans' body as an object; in the sense that her dementia means she is leaving her body behind. The process of producing the photographs in the dark room were reflective of caring for my Gran; its time consuming and laborious. I was really pleased with first semester and my grades, so lets hope that continues.

I'll update with what I'm doing this semester shortly.