This project is a particular favourite of mine. It began as an entry project for my Art Foundation at Manchester School Of Art, and became a final piece my for my Fine Art A Level. The topic given was ‘Protest’, a topic I deeply enjoyed exploring, examining especially its meaning to me personally.
The concept I ultimately based this piece around was that of (re)claiming a space, and taking (back) control of what it is used for. For example, taking a space that permitted or harboured harmful attitudes, and transforming it into space of growth and enrichment; where conversations could be had and distances between people and communities closed. This culminated in the installation A Space Laid For Tea, pictured.
This was an interactive piece, where strangers were encouraged to sit with me or each other and have a cup of tea and a chat. My research and experimentation throughout the project- posters, cards and drawings based around protest and collective action, are displayed as part of the installation.
This piece was originally performed in a small village, and I would love to revisit this project in a contrasting location, such as an urban centre, where perhaps invitations to closeness could be received differently, even warily.
Research for the project
Development
This is the Final installation for this project:
