Recently I had work accepted as part of a student response to the 'Facing Extinction' 2014 show held at the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey, U.K. The show was a recreation of the iconic piece created by Gustav Metzger, 'Mass Media'. The works by students were on display for the duration of the conference which Gustav was in attendance for. Installation view of the work 'Mass Media' 2014 The opportunity to hear Gustav speak, and also the privilege of being able to present the work I created to him in person was a great experience. The show was essentially about the challenges faced on a global level, regarding man made issues that result in a negative impact on the planet and humanity as a whole. My piece 'For The Sake Of The Species' was selected to be shown. The work was constructed as a comment on the increasing medical interventions needed to aid conception. Utilising the medium of photography to present the work - like...
This space is an extension of my Studio Practice - intended to act as an on-line reflection point - research notes - visual soliloquy or essay. Reviewing current works from London and beyond to expand knowledge and explore current discourse around contemporary art practice. All images and intellectual content copyright - Julia Keenan 2012 up to and including present day.