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.
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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.
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..
Unit 2: 11 October 2024: Artwork: Serenity
The artist documents the creation of a piece influenced by meditation and moonstone, utilizing stardust to inform their practice-based research. By channeling energy from the moonstone, they aim to enhance their artwork, drawing on its unique elemental properties as an anchor. A video accompanies this exploration.
Unit 2: 8 October 2024: Contextually and Positionality: A Survey of my Contextual Field
Fine Artist Debbie New explores the convergence of Philosophy, Science, Metaphysics, Mathematics and Art, seeking to articulate a non-anthropocentric post humanist perspective. This post examines the work of other artists that work in a similar contextual field, looking at themes of temporality, perception, and immersive experiences. The goal is to create a meditative, otherworldly atmosphere that connects viewers to the cosmos and the underlying interdependence of existence.
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