Play: July 2007

Thursday 26 July 2007

Some more boxes, books, and jigsaw bits to add to the mix...

Aside from the seemingly ubiquitous books and jigsaw pieces, the making of the "space" box was triggered by Marianne's work in progress, drawing on themes of dreams and aspirations (below).

This reminded me that when I was a child I always wanted to be an astronaut, which seemed about as likely as sending an elephant into outer space.

(Emma)

Friday 20 July 2007

Some bits and bobs for PLAY

At last some things for PLAY. I managed to do something with a book (a bit late) I found one which hints at adventure/travel which is something I'm quite interested in avoiding. I am going to produce a series of works like those above and a large forest. Oh and some virtual jigsaw pieces. (Alex)

Steve Joyce

I am an artist and lecturer who works independently on arts projects as a curator and often working on Site-specific projects with others.

Metaphors, context and presence are recurring interest of mine. Working with objects and specific materials allows me to explore responses to presence and remoteness. I am intrigued by changing perceptions and like to play with the processes of encounter and contemplation. The use of disparate objects, forms or unusual configurations in the work creates a discontinuous image that allows the viewer to engage in personal interpretations.

The work I produce tends to be varied, although I work with collage & assemblage in some way, I also work in printmaking, photography and create installations. This is because I am constantly interested in processes and create new tasks, challenges or problems to overcome.
(steve Joyce 2007)

My work can be seen on:

www.stevejoyce.co

http://www.axisweb.org/seCVPG.aspx?ARTISTID=13054

http://www.creative-freelance.org.uk/

Emma Johnson

My work deals with issues of deconstruction and transformation, the recycling of materials, and the ambiguity of communication - as well as the obsessive repetitive actions used in the making of the work. Found objects are reconstructed into artworks which stand as a tangible and symbolic presence of the information contained within, but are virtually unreadable.

The work questions perceived symbolism by removing objects and images from their original context, deconstructing and recycling found materials, and rendering them "useless", or using them for something other than their intended purpose.

Even conceptual aspects can come from the materials themselves. Found objects are chosen for their inherent qualities – history – use, collections.

On a personal level, it is within my nature (a) to hoard / archive objects, and (b) deconstruct / destroy them. As an inherited trait, this interests me a great deal: not only do the objects themselves contain a history, but so does the obsessive way in which they are treated.