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All Time References/Reads

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”

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.

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.

Exploring Deep Ecology in Art: An Oil Painting Journey

The video showcases the creation of the oil painting “Deep Ecology,” by artist researcher Debbie New. It explores the concept of interconnectedness, emphasizing that all beings share cosmic origins. The artwork presents an alternative world teeming with evolved creatures, inviting viewers to reflect on deep time, deep space, and our bond with the universe.

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: 23 September 2024: Artwork: Deep Time

Artist investigates interconnectedness and entanglement through the lens of deep time, primordial origins and making with stardust. The research methodology combines meditative journeying, channelling, making-with-stardust and making-about-stardust. Currently reading (and loving): Donna Haraway, Staying with The Trouble