{"id":1388400,"date":"2018-09-05T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T11:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/?p=1388400"},"modified":"2020-01-23T15:51:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T15:51:52","slug":"exhibition-artists-on-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/05\/exhibition-artists-on-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Resonance Exhibition: Artists on Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Resonance is an collaborative, group exhibition by two painters, a sculptor, a filmmaker and a musician. Each one explores the changing environment of the planet and explores the concept of pollution. Alexandra Gould who came up with the idea for this exhibition and has curated it, has kindly spoken to us about the process and what goes into making a group exhibition happen.<\/big><\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> The Chamber Room, Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, SN13 0EZ <\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 10th September \u2013 4th October 2018<\/p>\n

Private View: Friday 7th September 2018 18.00 – 20.00<\/p>\n

Open:
\nMonday – Thursday: 9.00 \u2013 17.00
\nFriday: 9.00 \u2013 16.30
\n(Special opening on Saturday 15th September 2018: 12.00 \u2013 16.00)<\/p>\n

Find out more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Detritus by Rachel Reid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Press Release<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artists Answer Back To Pollution<\/h2>\n

Ice caps dispersing to the ocean depths, warning fish looming out of the darkness and plastic fossils of modernity. Artists from Wiltshire are embracing the vast topic of climate change to interpret our planet\u2019s transformation. They are creating paintings, film, sound landscapes and sculptures to go beneath the headlines and explore the human response to what is currently known of our planet\u2019s condition.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Resonance\u2019 is a timely exhibition of artists\u2019 responses to a pressing subject, focusing them on new applications of their practice. It has also opened up a discussion about what is known of our planet and how we engage with that information. The event offers a creative and critical comment on our changing environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Rachel Heard, Parched<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rachel Heard\u2019s response is an investigation into the environmental repercussions as a consequence of global warming. Inspired by natural phenomena her expressionist paintings tackle the physical forms of submerging ice, contaminated water and earth scars of damage.<\/em><\/p>\n

For her 2018 Hadal Zone project Alexandra Gould was inspired by Marine Ecologist Dr. Alan Jamieson\u2019s research trips. Combining his landmark discoveries of deep sea (Hadal Zone) pollution with the emotional response it evokes, she has created portraits of people and creatures to be valued and protected.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Daniel Gould, Below<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Daniel Gould\u2019s \u2018Decompression\u2019 is a self-portrait exploring the multiple environments of modern life. It is a series of sequences captured over the last twelve months whilst the artist travelled through South East Asia and America. Edited together to visually describe the frenetic and emotional impact of modern life, the film juxtaposes images of nature as a counterpoint to highlight how artificial city environments have become more familiar to us than forests and fields.<\/em><\/p>\n

His future fossil series represent the side effects of mankind’s progress over the last century. Each photograph is taken from an unusual perspective by the artist and printed on to waste remnants. They don’t feature people but show man’s impact upon our planet.<\/em><\/p>\n

Composer Stuart Bruce creates slow music for fast times, he has created a textural landscape that responds and resonates with the artworks. Inspired by his experiences and reflections on air pollution it weaves a connection through the themes of each artist and enriches the viewer\u2019s encounter with the art.<\/p>\n

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Rachel Reid, Plastic Albatross<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rachel Reid\u2019s sculptures give form to ideas about single use plastics and the impact on the planet. Combining familiar human and animal forms with plastics, her work invites the viewer to draw their own conclusions about how life and plastics should coexist.<\/em><\/p>\n

Also featuring an essay by art writer Katie Ackrill, the exhibition will guide the viewer through the influences and inspirations of the exhibiting artists.<\/em><\/p>\n

Resonance will have works available to purchase at a range of price.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Alexandra Gould on creating, developing and hosting a group art exhibition<\/h2>\n
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\"Alexandra<\/a>
Alexandra Gould, Living on POP<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBy Alexandra Gould<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019d heard the council\u2019s Chamber room was available as an art space. It had been mentioned at my local art centre but it was by chance that I popped in to take a look for myself.<\/p>\n

Not how I\u2019d imagined my exhibition, this wasn\u2019t a gallery, there was no large display window to catch the eye of passers-by, in-fact there weren\u2019t many passers by! Cluttered with tables and chairs it was tricky to negotiate definitely not an empty white cube but the room did have an old elegance and an unusual civic feel that could work. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m aware that artists now exhibit in every way imaginable from rooftops to virtual spaces, in their homes to warehouses. I have previously exhibited my work in the old schoolhouse that\u2019s now the art centre and it had looked at home around the unusual red tiled walls and odd architectural features. So being in a quiet country town hall didn\u2019t rule out the chance of making exciting shifts in perception, it just made it harder to succeed. <\/p>\n

These possibilities sparked an idea. I should collaborate, share the challenge and create a totally new body of work. Collaboration is at the heart of a successful group exhibition, we\u2019d need a shared challenge, fresh ideas and a reason not to back out. I was confident I could coordinate an exhibition, but could it inspire people and be meaningful?<\/p>\n

\"Alexandra<\/a>
Alexandra Gould, In to the Light<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the data driven generation we need to discern and understand the information before making changes. After careful thought the theme and title \u2018Resonance\u2019 presented itself. It embodied bigger questions, how the news of pollution resonates with us? What is the impact? How do we make sense of the overwhelming knowledge of human pollution and what elements of this would we chose to communicate through art? <\/p>\n

In early 2018, I\u2019d been at a private view and met a charming woman, who told me about her daughter, a humanitarian aid worker and sculptor. <\/p>\n

\"Rachel<\/a>
Rachel Reid, Bag Ladies<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Her name is Rachel Reid and her sculpture is very emotional. Seeing it online felt personal, the work, forged as much out of experience as creative intention.
\nEach sculpture seems from the past. An unknown outcome of Rachel\u2019s experiences, the people she\u2019d met and disasters she\u2019d witnessed. Solidified in bronze and clay, like headstones, the sense of loss was somehow integral. An expression made solid to be seen, felt and considered.<\/p>\n

\"Rachel<\/a>
Rachel Heard, Albedo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At last years annual open art exhibition in Corsham, I spotted Rachel Heard.
\nShe was exhibiting a large abstract painting that tightly hugged the wall in a brightly lit corner. It was like glimpsing someone else\u2019s underwater memory, the dripped paint resolving into a physical marine environment. I resolved that Rachel Heard would need to be in the exhibition.<\/p>\n

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Rachel Heard, Final Floe<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last year I joined a local art caf\u00e9 and began a conversation with the leader Katie Ackrill. There was something about Katie\u2019s demeanour that I gravitated towards. Katie was more than a curator and visual arts leader, she also wrote essays to maintain a critical eye on art works. Her blog was a personal exploration of art history and specific works of art. I had hoped I\u2019d find a way to work with her. <\/p>\n

Approaching all three women with the opportunity, I discovered they were interested. Rachel Reid and Rachel Heard were on board, Katie was keen to hear more and when asked to write an essay she eagerly accepted. <\/p>\n

A sculptor, two painters and a writer; looking again at the calm grey Chamber interior I saw the black screen above the marble fireplace dominating the room and knew this challenging void needed a film.<\/p>\n

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Daniel Gould, Colonisation I<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Married to the filmmaker Daniel Gould, I am inspired by him and his artful eye for stories. He creates his films with a strong narrative, always visually exciting with impressive sound design they intentionally draw on emotions. A film director by profession he\u2019s also a writer and artist.<\/p>\n[You can view a trailer for Daniel Gould’s film here]\n