Theres also this article that goes with the video. Its a pretty funny local news view of the show, but it mentions my work so thats fun too...
Fine Art on show at the University of Reading
June 13, 2011
The Tracy Emins and Damien Hirsts of the future are showing their work at the University of Reading's Art Degree Show today.
People welcome to visit the exhibition which this year showcases the work of 55 graduating students from the university's renowned department of art.
Head of the department Alun Rowlands said: This exhibition is the culmination of our undergraduate and postgraduate work, research and their experience of studying art. Visitors will encounter performance as masquerade, sculpture exploring the currency of folk, the immateriality of digital images, storytelling and blogging as theoretical fiction.
“As well as large scale painting and storytelling, other highlights include a filmic tribute to deceased pets, a giant plastic bubble the size of house and the sound of defrosting gramophones!”
The department of art has a long history, originating over 150 years ago as one of the founding departments of the University of Reading.
It has produced alumni such as Turner Prize nominees Cornelia Parker, Richard Wilson and Mike Nelson and been associated with notable artists Walter Sickert and Sir Terry Frost.
Mr Rowlands added: “Graduates from the Department of Art have gone on to become acclaimed artists, curators and writers, making significant contributions across the creative and cultural field. We are very proud that this summer sees two of our alumni participating in the prestigious 54th International Venice Biennale. Mike Nelson will be representing Great Britain at the national pavilion while Melanie Smith will be exhibiting in the Mexican pavilion.”
The University’s Degree Show is accompanied by a three-part newspaper publication featuring all the finalists with guest editorials from Simon O’Sullivan (Goldsmiths), artist Ed Atkins and Caroline Drever (Art History), designed by Georgina Henshall & Liam Yeoh, Department of Typography. (AND ME!!!)
The publication is made possible with the generous support from the Joint Standing Committee of Council and Senate for the Arts.
Visit the degree show website at http://readingfineartdegreeshow2011.co.uk/
The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm until Friday, June 24.
For more information email fineart@reading.ac.uk or tel. 0118 378 8050
People welcome to visit the exhibition which this year showcases the work of 55 graduating students from the university's renowned department of art.
Head of the department Alun Rowlands said: This exhibition is the culmination of our undergraduate and postgraduate work, research and their experience of studying art. Visitors will encounter performance as masquerade, sculpture exploring the currency of folk, the immateriality of digital images, storytelling and blogging as theoretical fiction.
“As well as large scale painting and storytelling, other highlights include a filmic tribute to deceased pets, a giant plastic bubble the size of house and the sound of defrosting gramophones!”
The department of art has a long history, originating over 150 years ago as one of the founding departments of the University of Reading.
It has produced alumni such as Turner Prize nominees Cornelia Parker, Richard Wilson and Mike Nelson and been associated with notable artists Walter Sickert and Sir Terry Frost.
Mr Rowlands added: “Graduates from the Department of Art have gone on to become acclaimed artists, curators and writers, making significant contributions across the creative and cultural field. We are very proud that this summer sees two of our alumni participating in the prestigious 54th International Venice Biennale. Mike Nelson will be representing Great Britain at the national pavilion while Melanie Smith will be exhibiting in the Mexican pavilion.”
The University’s Degree Show is accompanied by a three-part newspaper publication featuring all the finalists with guest editorials from Simon O’Sullivan (Goldsmiths), artist Ed Atkins and Caroline Drever (Art History), designed by Georgina Henshall & Liam Yeoh, Department of Typography. (AND ME!!!)
The publication is made possible with the generous support from the Joint Standing Committee of Council and Senate for the Arts.
Visit the degree show website at http://readingfineartdegreeshow2011.co.uk/
The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm until Friday, June 24.
For more information email fineart@reading.ac.uk or tel. 0118 378 8050
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