Last night i went along to the PRISM Art Event in Sheffield with Emma, i wasnt really sure what to expect as ive never been to an art event outside of college before which is quite bad! I really want to start going to more events just to get a better knowledge of whats out there and gain more experience on my own. It took us a while to find find the building it was in and even when we were in it we were still a bit unsure what was happening, the installations were all in one area but in smaller rooms on the side that were open it was just a nice relaxed atmosphere it didnt seem like a gallery where you are quiet and keep moving along everyone just kind of looked around however they wanted and had a drink and a chat. There was a band on but we had to leave early to catch the last train which i was gutted about i really wanted to see them!
These are some of the pictures and videos i took, the descriptions of the artists are taken from a leaflet handed out at the event.
The first part of the video is Vicky Haywards, Mediate.
Jenny Dunseath, Name it then i'll know what it is
'Dunseath lives in London and is a lecturer in Fine Art at Norwich University College of the Arts. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Art and continues to make and show work internationally. Exhibitions include Twin Town and Phyllida Barlow, London, Site Construction at Outpost, and Wandering Stars, Korea.'
I wasnt too sure about this one it reminded me of the opening credits to Skins and i felt i had seen it before, but i did like the colours and contrast of colour and shapes with concrete and buildings which i didnt manage to catch on the video. I noticed that a lot of people were sitting around this one and watching it on a loop for a while like it was a TV, the colours and shapes seem to catch and keep peoples attention and almost makes it relaxing to watch.
Vicky Hayward, Mediate
'Vicky Hayward is a multi disciplinary artist currently studying her third year BA Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University. While her work ranges from painting and sculpture to film and installation it is linked in its exploration of rhythm, atmosphere and materiality.'
This was one of my favourites, i liked how the projection wasnt made as big as the other and that it was tucked away in the corner as though it was keeping to itself making others come up to it and watch. The simple idea reminded me of sitting inside watching it snowing or raining outside and finding it comforting to be insde and warm, like looking out of a window.
Paul Barlow, Untitled
'Fluorescent signs warning us to be cautious, high visibility clothing, road signs and markings telling you to stay in lane and which way to go work their way into Paul Barlows practice. Barlow is drawn to the high intensity of these colours, those we encounter everyday that are just outside our peripheral vision in order to alert and catch our attention.'
This piece worked well with how the roof had been pulled down to expose all the wooden beams and construction of the building contrasted with the sharp modern colours and lines used in the installations. Also the difference between new and old weathered beams and planks of wood worked well and made the piece stand out. I didnt like that you could see all the brush strokes where the pieces had been painted id of preferred it to be matte.
James Price, Metronome
'James is a multi disciplinary artist who has exhibited nationally and internationally in a variety of art forms including live art, video and animation. His recent projects have focused on themes such as boredum, spare time and journeys.'
It took us a while to actually discover the room this one was in as we thought there was nothing in it looking through the window. It was in its own seperate room i suppose to trap in the sound and to surround the people inside the room. It was quite scary and im glad i wasnt stood in there on my own i think i would of gone a bit mad in a dark room and the sound of a metronome playing on a loop really loudly. Also the video that was playing kept shuddering and not moving smoothly as though it was an animation which made it even stranger. It was a simple idea but it had a dark impact which worked well.
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