AGM60 Feedback 31 March 2020

This was the last Microsoft Team session with the class and our tutors before the Spring Break. During the online conversations, it was great to see the others work in progress plus to give to and receive feedback from each other.

In general, I received positive comments regarding my work so far. The double exposures I shot of the sea before lockdown were appreciated with their tonal appearance. Also, the concept of photographing the various glass vases and jars was discussed.

The following photographers were recommended:

• Sol Lewitt: http://www.artnet.com/artists/sol-lewitt/
• Elaine Duigenan: https://www.elaineduigenan.com/micro-mundi
• Gorgio Morandi: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/giorgio-morandi-1660

 

One aspect that I stuck was my classmate, Ali, commenting on my solarised images. As I’ve already mentioned, I really do like this effect and being able to re-recreate it using Adobe Camera Raw or Photoshop. Something to explore further with images already taken and future ones.

The other was from our tutor, Fergus. This was to try photographing in portrait as opposed to landscape. Again, something to try during my next shoot.

This was the last scheduled session before the Spring Break with the next one planned for Tuesday, 28th April. During this session, the class has to discuss the contextualisation of their projects, both specifically in relation to relevant photographic issues and debates (both contemporary and historical) and in relation to fields outside of photography.

To prepare for this session, I had to complete the following tasks:

For the purposes of discussion, bring three references that I feel are integral to my own project:

1. One contemporary reference (within the field of photography/art).
2. One historical reference (within the field of photography/art).
3. One outside of the realm of art and photography.

 

I had to be prepared to:

• Present these references to the group
• Explain how these references have:
  • Informed my project so far
  • Have helped to propel it forwards.

 

During this discussion, each class member (including myself), had to give special emphasis to:

In relation to one of the above ‘integral references’, I am asked to either:

• Conduct a short interview/conversation with someone who is in some way connected to one of my references.

OR

• Write a short (400-500 word) reflective review of an exhibition, gallery-talk, interview, film, novel, article, online conversation/talk/event, etc. related to one of my references for the purposes of discussion amongst the group.

 

The above will certainly keep me busy during the coming weeks.