MEMORIA TECHNICA - 1March - 4March 2012

I have recently taken part in the mid term MA show 'Memoria Technica'.

It was very well attended, with a rich variety of work showing the talent and extensive artistic practice amongst the students.

Thanks to all who came along and to our amazing curator Christina Millare from the 'Cornerhouse Gallery in Manchester'

The work I exhibited was 9 inkjet photographs printed on to Hanhuemule Paper and mounted on Aluminium. The images were taken of the 'hand made bowls', shown here with their original partner in a vitrine along with what I hope are amusing (slightly tongue in cheek) descriptor texts; an archival, museological reference is made. Taking the 'bowl' as one of the most ancient domestic objects that still has relevance today, the work intends to highlight the distance and closeness between the three elements and help me to develop my understanding of the link between the original artwork and the copy. Many artists appropriate other artists work and make it their own by the smallest and cleverest of tweaks, such as Richard Prince or on a grander scale Tom Hunter. In my case using Old Master's or museum methods of display or anything really that has some historical value or reference seems to always find its way into my work. I hope this adds an extra layer of interest for the viewer and some depth of thought to the work.

In my current work the original reference point is the 6000 year old Tell Brak (Syria) 'Bevelled Rimmed Bowl'. Found in their thousands, they are hardly a rare artefact, but they are hugely significant as they are clearly associated with food and farming and the growth of civilisation, and through this have a connection with the kitchen and the Domestic.

There is something fascinating about the 'bowl' - I think it is about its history, its functionality and endless design and re-design. It is something that seems to be re-invented by cultures, rituals, science and the everyday and is the familiar object that I feel warrants further exploration……..

Link shows a short film of thePV night: http:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrU2q3Eh6z4