During the scheduled session for 28 April, I had to discuss the contextualisation of my project, 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 and the purposes of discussion, I had to complete three tasks. This involved bringing a triple set of references that I felt was integral to my own work.
The first of these references had to be a contemporary one within the field of photography/art. For this task, I chose the exhibition, Among The Trees. This was being shown at the Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre, London from 4 March to 17 May 2020.
Unfortunately, I was unable to go to the exhibition itself while it was on. Fortunately, there was a whole wealth of information on the Southbank Centre’s website that I could refer to. This included virtual tours, interviews with artists, and podcasts. I also ordered the exhibition catalogue and was waiting for it to be delivered at the time of writing this post. The expected arrival date was between 2 and 6 May 2020.
During the session, I had to be prepared to present this contemporary reference to the group. I also had to explain how Among The Trees had informed my project so far and helped to propel it forwards.
A further task was to give special emphasis to one of the three references and I have selected Among The Trees for this purpose. I had two choices in how to do this. The first choice was to conduct a short interview/conversation with someone who is in some way connected to Among The Trees. The second choice was to write a short (400-500 word) reflective review of an exhibition, gallery-talk, interview, film, novel, article, online conversation/talk/event, etc. related to this contemporary reference for the purposes of discussion amongst the group.
I chose the latter option, the result of which can be read here:
Please note this is currently being written and will be updated.
References:
Southbank Centre. 2020. Among The Trees. [online] Available at: <https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/hayward-gallery-art/among-the-trees> [Accessed 26 April 2020].
Jennie Meadows MA Photography 