Artists 2023
In 2023 the artists in residency has been commissioned by Arts University Bournemouth in the frame of Global Networks program curated By Richard Waring.
The five artist, selected on the basis of an open call for participation, have been: Evelyn Chow, Daisy Bayliss, Katie Kelly and Amie Dodgson.
Their researches and conversations resulted in the WHEN ROOT SPARKLE, VIBRISSE SPROUT exhibition, online on VisualcontainerTv.
Amie Dodgson
My work explores the relationship between the co-operation of the senses and human consciousness; how humans interact with the world and in particular recording my interaction with the world through video, sound, sculpture, and installation and then creating an unusual way of viewing that world. When we interact with our environment, we use our senses to navigate not only our outside world but also our inside world. Our perceptions of our outside world can be altered by what is occurring in our inside world; our emotions, learnt behaviors, memories and everything that makes us human. As an artist I explore the relationship between the body, technology and nature by challenging the senses and perception of the viewer. By exploring the way humans interact with the world around them, I create multi-sensory installations using video and sound, how the video can be used as a medium and how the audience themselves become the medium and process for my discovery.
Katie Kelly
In my current practice I am exploring science fiction inspired futures. Heavily influenced by the Anthropocene, I aim to create a surreal interpretations of the future where nature is the protagonist. In a world where nature is being destroyed, I think it's important to consider other forms of living in a way to change this. I am currently interested in other-than-human theories, an environment where humans and other species co-exist and are treated as equals. I am also interested in out of the ordinary plant life and fungi that looks alien-like. Although traditionally working in paint and multi-media, I am looking to create more video artwork that will tie into my futuristic theme. Using a bright science fiction inspired colour palette, I aim to create a utopia of a future naturalistic world that contrasts against the world we live in today.
Evelyn Chow
Time, dreams and natural forms are the main subjects of my art. I work with multimedia, painting and video are the most common techniques. Although I transferred from a painter to a video artist, painting is still an important element of my work. My videos are combinations of paintings, photography, and films. Influenced by animation, I like flat colours and a clean outline. Also, I edit images to be brighter which gives a visual sparseness and vibrant luminosity. My art is the shadow of myself. They show my background, experience, personality, and emotions. My ethnicity is Chinese and my family belief is Buddhism; I studied at a Christian college in Hong Kong. In 2017, I came to the UK to study art. The conflict between western and eastern cultures become an inspiration in my art career. Moreover, I like travelling. I always bring my camera and sketchbook with me to create art diaries.
Daisy Bayliss
In my practice I am currently exploring the idea of what a post-human nature would look like. Confronting the reality of our destructive behaviour on the planet and the repercussions this will have on future species. I am interested in the line between science fiction and science fact to guide my process. So, keeping up with new scientific discoveries and advancements in the understanding of non-human viewpoints helps to form my work and gives a fuller understanding to the multispecies relationships of humans and animals. I am also influenced in my practice by my childhood, having grown up in a rural area surrounded by miles of green. To create my work, I use performance and mixed media to create sculptural works that feed into animation and video outcomes.
The five artist, selected on the basis of an open call for participation, have been: Evelyn Chow, Daisy Bayliss, Katie Kelly and Amie Dodgson.
Their researches and conversations resulted in the WHEN ROOT SPARKLE, VIBRISSE SPROUT exhibition, online on VisualcontainerTv.
Amie Dodgson
My work explores the relationship between the co-operation of the senses and human consciousness; how humans interact with the world and in particular recording my interaction with the world through video, sound, sculpture, and installation and then creating an unusual way of viewing that world. When we interact with our environment, we use our senses to navigate not only our outside world but also our inside world. Our perceptions of our outside world can be altered by what is occurring in our inside world; our emotions, learnt behaviors, memories and everything that makes us human. As an artist I explore the relationship between the body, technology and nature by challenging the senses and perception of the viewer. By exploring the way humans interact with the world around them, I create multi-sensory installations using video and sound, how the video can be used as a medium and how the audience themselves become the medium and process for my discovery.
Katie Kelly
In my current practice I am exploring science fiction inspired futures. Heavily influenced by the Anthropocene, I aim to create a surreal interpretations of the future where nature is the protagonist. In a world where nature is being destroyed, I think it's important to consider other forms of living in a way to change this. I am currently interested in other-than-human theories, an environment where humans and other species co-exist and are treated as equals. I am also interested in out of the ordinary plant life and fungi that looks alien-like. Although traditionally working in paint and multi-media, I am looking to create more video artwork that will tie into my futuristic theme. Using a bright science fiction inspired colour palette, I aim to create a utopia of a future naturalistic world that contrasts against the world we live in today.
Evelyn Chow
Time, dreams and natural forms are the main subjects of my art. I work with multimedia, painting and video are the most common techniques. Although I transferred from a painter to a video artist, painting is still an important element of my work. My videos are combinations of paintings, photography, and films. Influenced by animation, I like flat colours and a clean outline. Also, I edit images to be brighter which gives a visual sparseness and vibrant luminosity. My art is the shadow of myself. They show my background, experience, personality, and emotions. My ethnicity is Chinese and my family belief is Buddhism; I studied at a Christian college in Hong Kong. In 2017, I came to the UK to study art. The conflict between western and eastern cultures become an inspiration in my art career. Moreover, I like travelling. I always bring my camera and sketchbook with me to create art diaries.
Daisy Bayliss
In my practice I am currently exploring the idea of what a post-human nature would look like. Confronting the reality of our destructive behaviour on the planet and the repercussions this will have on future species. I am interested in the line between science fiction and science fact to guide my process. So, keeping up with new scientific discoveries and advancements in the understanding of non-human viewpoints helps to form my work and gives a fuller understanding to the multispecies relationships of humans and animals. I am also influenced in my practice by my childhood, having grown up in a rural area surrounded by miles of green. To create my work, I use performance and mixed media to create sculptural works that feed into animation and video outcomes.
