Simon Faithfull
dal 29/4/2004 al 19/6/2004
Segnalato da
29/4/2004
Simon Faithfull
Art Space Portsmouth (ex Aspex Gallery), Portsmouth
30Km. Simon Faithfull's newly commissioned video installation was filmed by attaching a camera to a weather balloon and releasing it into the atmosphere. In a single shot, the image we see projected onto a circular screen shifts from a close-up of the artist's face as he releases the balloon, to a view of a figure disappearing into the landscape and ultimately into cosmic insignificance when the balloon reaches the edge of space and finally explodes. 30Km echoes Charles and Ray Eames' seminal 1968 film, Powers of 10 which uses a series of composite photographs of a Chicago picnicker from 44 different powers of ten.
30Km
Simon Faithfull's newly commissioned video installation was filmed by attaching a camera to a weather balloon and releasing it into the atmosphere.
In a single shot, the image we see projected onto a circular screen shifts from a close-up of the artist's face as he releases the balloon, to a view of a figure disappearing into the landscape and ultimately into cosmic insignificance when the balloon reaches the edge of space and finally explodes.
30Km echoes Charles and Ray Eames' seminal 1968 film, Powers of 10 which uses a series of composite photographs of a Chicago picnicker from 44 different powers of ten, beginning with 10+25 metres (the size of the known Universe) and ending at 10-18 or .000000000000000001 metres (the size of the smallest known subatomic particles).
30Km is, however, a more contemplative and poetic study as the balloon, camera and transmitter drift upward from a field near Sway in the New Forest they reveal an expansive panorama of the south coast of England. The resulting film can be likened to an out-of-body experience, with the sway of the camera on its rapid ascent suggesting a dream or hallucination.
Also on display at Aspex, will be examples of Simon Faithfull's 'Palm-pilot' drawings of the seafront and funfair at Margate, originally commissioned by The Turner Centre in 2003.
30Km is a Film and Video Umbrella touring exhibition, co-commissioned with NOW for the NOW Festival 2003. Supported by the National Touring Programme of Arts Council England.
30Km will also be exhibited as part of Vanishing Point, a solo-exhibition by Simon Faithfull due to take place from 5 June to 25 July 2004 at Pumphouse Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4 NJ.
Further information on Simon Faithfull can be found at http://www.simonfaithfull.org
Preview Friday 30 April, 7-9pm
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Events at Aspex May & June 2004
All events take place at Aspex Gallery unless otherwise stated
Saturday 1 May, 1-4pm
A-N The Artists' Information Company:
The Code of Practise for the Visual Arts
The Code of Practise for the Visual Arts draws from the experiences of practising artists and of commissioners, curators and others with whom they work and sets out the principles that underpin good practice, and makes connections with examples to show how they work. ARC: Aspex Artists' Resource Centre, in association with A-N, publishers of A-N Magazine, present a seminar led by the author of The Code, Lee Corner.
Admission FREE. Venue: The Lecture Theatre, University of Portsmouth, School of Art, Design & Media, Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth (please contact the gallery for further details or directions)
Tuesday 25 May, 7.30pm
Gallery Talk (in association with Gallery Go)
An opportunity to hear the artist talk about 30Km and his other work. Prior to the public gallery talk, Simon will also lead a set of one-to-one surgeries with ARC: Aspex Artists' Resource Centre Co-ordinator, Rosemary Shirley. For further information and booking, please contact the gallery.
Admission, FREE
8 May - 19 June, 1 - 3pm
Saturday Art Club
During this series of Saturday afternoon workshops for children aged 8-12, artist Roy Brown will use Simon Faithfull's 30Km as a starting point for different activities, using a variety of materials and techniques.
£3.50 (£2.50 concessions). Limited FREE places are available to Portsmouth City Council LEISURE CARD holders.
Wednesday 2 June, 3pm
Professional Development Seminar: Research Skills
Informal sessions introducing the research facilities available in the Resource Centre with advise on research techniques, tools and time to talk about specialised research needs.
Admission FREE, places limited, please book in advance
Aspex Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 12-6pm & Saturday, 12-4pm
Arrangements can be made for educational, group and ARC: Aspex Artists' Resource Centre visits on Mondays. Admission is FREE
For further information or images please contact Steve Fisher, Exhibitions & Marketing Co-ordinator on 023 9281 2121
Aspex Visual Arts Trust is a registered charity (1007620) & is financially supported by Arts Council England South East & Portsmouth City Council
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