Final year project
A collection of polagrams [Read more]
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Emma Wright
My practice focuses on abstract image making through the exploration of the physical properties found in photographic materials.
The polagram is formed by the combination of the chemigram, photogram and the physical properties of a Polaroid. My practice is process led in which chance takes lead over control. Here I modify the traditional rules of developing photographs by exploring chemical automatism. Thus, allowing the material to express energy through a life of its own. The mystery is within the process and remains an enigma to the audience. Looking beyond the materiality, the new physical reality is explored. Where these images form scenes reminiscent of dreams, the cosmos whilst raising metaphysical questions. Throughout my time at Loughborough University along with my placement year, I have developed a wide range of skills which will support my future within the creative industry.
Final year project
A collection of polagrams
Awards
'20 Diploma in Professional Studies
Exhibitions:
'20 ‘Visual Impact’, MTC, Coventry
'20 ‘Line’, Loughborough University
'19 ‘Making a Mark’, MTC
'19 ‘Summer Exhibition’, MTC
'19 Touring Exhibition: ‘Metrology’, MTC, Coventry Transport Museum, London Science Museum (featuring in ‘The Measuring of All Things’ event)
'18 Co-curated and exhibited in: ‘100 Year Anniversary of WW1’, MTC (2018)
Experience
LSU Art Shop assistant – Hall magazine editor and media representative (Loughborough University) - ‘Frequency International Festival of Digital Culture’ volunteer (Lincoln) – De-stress art workshops (MTC, Coventry) – Photographer for the MTC ‘Employee Value Proposition’ (MTC, Coventry).
Placements
September 2018 - August 2019
Artist In Residence, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)