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Signs of The Times

Original inspiration point. Bill Woodrow and Richard Deacon at Roche Court, New Artist Center, Detail of the work showing the book. Final installation view of 'I Want To Whisper in Your Ear' Someone and Something 2014 at Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth. ‘I Want To Whisper In Your Ear’ Julia Keenan Mixed Media Installation of Objects and Photographs Artist Statement My interests lie in the significance of objects, the readings and signs that can be taken from them. I enjoy juxtaposing different time  periods and cultures together, specifically Religious imagery from the Renaissance and The Middle Ages with materials from the 21 st century. Although based in sculpture I would call myself more of an ‘object’ maker – within my practice I create ‘things’ which are then re-invented through a process of  curating , photography and drawing. The ‘Someone & Something’ work is a reflection of my experience in the co...