Paradigms was an exhibition of work by emerging artists in Aberdeen and Plymouth, curated by Rachel Grant. Paradigms are systems of ideas, values and practice that constitute a way of viewing reality. The artists works as such were wide ranging in character and often explored their everyday environments.
Paradigms can’t be talked about without speaking to the paradigm shift that has been the last two years. The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the world in unpresented and historic ways, the effects of which have been felt in societies and territories the world over albeit in very unequal forms.
These continuing shifts are present in the artist’s work which have all been made over the past eighteen months. At times dealt with through concepts of isolation, healing and queer identity in the context of national lockdowns and a ‘new normal’. Through the exhibition others have had the opportunity to realise fully works that were previously adapted for online spaces. Newly commissioned works from artists in Aberdeen reflects a tentative opening up as new bodies of work were made during an international residency. The exhibition included artists; Molly Erin McCarthy, Rhys Morgan, Carly Seller, Phoebe McBride and Abby Beatrice Quick and a newly commissioned text from writer Tilly Craig.
The public programme hosted a series of online talks from those involved in the exhibition. It also included Where do we go from here? a series of conversational events produced by and for those working in the visual arts sector in Aberdeen. The events were used as a space to gather around issues of diversity, support and politics within the arts ecology and invited contributions on the current conditions and future possibilities for those working in the visual arts sector of Aberdeen.
The opportunity was supported by creative unit Look Again in response to the British Art Show 9 arriving in Aberdeen in July 2021. To celebrate this moment, provide connectivity and promote dialogue between two of the four host cities, Aberdeen and Plymouth, Look Again, facilitated an opportunity for a ‘Curatorial Exchange’ programme, supported with funding from Creative Scotland.
Exhibition dates: 30th September - 30th October 2021
Look Again project space, 32 St Andrew St, Aberdeen AB25 1JA.
A digital copy of the publication and recordings of the artists talks will become available shortly.
Carly Seller 'Healing Tool I: Hugging Machine' commissioned by The Box as part of the State of Emergency micro commissions, 2020.
Rhys Morgan 'A Quiet Exile' commissioned by Field Notes as part of a series of online commissions entitled, 'From the Field' in 2020.
Paradigms can’t be talked about without speaking to the paradigm shift that has been the last two years. The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the world in unpresented and historic ways, the effects of which have been felt in societies and territories the world over albeit in very unequal forms.
These continuing shifts are present in the artist’s work which have all been made over the past eighteen months. At times dealt with through concepts of isolation, healing and queer identity in the context of national lockdowns and a ‘new normal’. Through the exhibition others have had the opportunity to realise fully works that were previously adapted for online spaces. Newly commissioned works from artists in Aberdeen reflects a tentative opening up as new bodies of work were made during an international residency. The exhibition included artists; Molly Erin McCarthy, Rhys Morgan, Carly Seller, Phoebe McBride and Abby Beatrice Quick and a newly commissioned text from writer Tilly Craig.
The public programme hosted a series of online talks from those involved in the exhibition. It also included Where do we go from here? a series of conversational events produced by and for those working in the visual arts sector in Aberdeen. The events were used as a space to gather around issues of diversity, support and politics within the arts ecology and invited contributions on the current conditions and future possibilities for those working in the visual arts sector of Aberdeen.
The opportunity was supported by creative unit Look Again in response to the British Art Show 9 arriving in Aberdeen in July 2021. To celebrate this moment, provide connectivity and promote dialogue between two of the four host cities, Aberdeen and Plymouth, Look Again, facilitated an opportunity for a ‘Curatorial Exchange’ programme, supported with funding from Creative Scotland.
Exhibition dates: 30th September - 30th October 2021
Look Again project space, 32 St Andrew St, Aberdeen AB25 1JA.
A digital copy of the publication and recordings of the artists talks will become available shortly.
Carly Seller 'Healing Tool I: Hugging Machine' commissioned by The Box as part of the State of Emergency micro commissions, 2020.
Rhys Morgan 'A Quiet Exile' commissioned by Field Notes as part of a series of online commissions entitled, 'From the Field' in 2020.
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