This is a list of all of the texts that I have used for research/reading over the last two years during the course of my Master of Arts Degree through Open College of the Arts (UK). Abram, M.B. (2024). June Wayne. Available at: https://www.junewayne.gallery (Accessed 5 August 2024). Albom, M. (2012). The Time Keeper. New York: Hyperion. Al Jazeera TVContinue reading “All Time References/Reads”
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Artwork: Series: We are all Stardust
Artist Debbie New completes this cohesive triptych in oil paints and 24 carat gold leave during her Master of Arts Degree in Fine Art. Conducting practice-based research into interconnectedness, techniques used included channelling elements, meditative journeying to connect with the cosmos, and working with stardust materials. This process emphasizes humanity’s interconnectedness with the universe through art and cosmic elements.
MA Research Summary Video: Encounters with the Cosmos
Artist Researcher Debbie New shares insights from her Master of Arts (Fine Art) Degree Practice-based research on interconnectedness and entanglement through making art with and about stardust.
The overarching message conveys that all beings are connected, as we are all made from cosmic materials, emphasizing unity in existence.
Artwork: Peace (Series: We are all Stardust)
This artwork is part of the series ‘We are all Stardust’. As part of her MA Degree in Fine Art, Artist Debbie New explores using elemental materials found in the cosmos, reflecting on their origins and incorporating meditation into the artistic process. A process video is available here.
Artwork: Balance (Series: We are all Stardust)
The artwork submitted for assessment is part of a series titled ‘We are all Stardust,’ exploring materials derived from cosmic elements. They investigate the creative process with stardust through practice-based research, including meditation and storytelling about these ancient elemental materials. Most of these primordial elements found on earth are older than earth itself. They were once stardust floating in space, and through gravitational forces, were gathered up during the making of our earth.
Unit 2: 5 December 2024: Material Investigation: Ink and Magnesium
Materials investigations with magnesium flakes and ink, inspired by previous watercolor projects. However, the magnesium didn’t dissolve, resulting in sticky, gooey ink. Despite initial failures, I observed interesting metallic orange effects. The water in the mixture also struggled with the paper’s absorbency, indicating a need for better materials.
Sketchbook Ramblings: We are older than earth itself
The human body comprises essential elements like Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Calcium, but also contains trace amounts of other elements, including gold. Despite their small presence, these elements likely have undiscovered purposes. This focus on gold reflects human fascination and connects to cosmic origins.
Unit 2: 22 November 2024: Artwork: The Circle (3)
This artwork by Fine Artist Debbie New is a materials investigation into working exclusively with 24 carat gold, appreciating its peaceful aesthetic paired with white. It investigates gold’s cosmic primordial origins from neutron star explosions and its presence in our bodies and various celestial bodies, emphasizing our connection to stardust through evolutionary processes.
Contextuality and Positionality: Literature Review of key texts informing my artistic research
My artistic research explores the intersection of philosophy, science, and art, emphasizing their interconnectedness through key readings in cosmology and environmental thought. Influential authors like Darwin, Hawking, and Lovelock, Morton, Haraway and Puig de la Belacasa challenge anthropocentrism, advocating for an expanded view of care that includes all living beings, thus fostering a deeper understanding of our existence and responsibilities.
Unit 2: 31 October 2024: Exploring Materials in Artistic Research
The MA artistic research by way of practice based research involves materials investigations. In this investigation, I experimented with making my own paper pulp clay. A serendipitous touch with gold dust transformed the clay’s texture, leading to a desired smooth finish. The result is reminiscent of Martian landscapes..
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