Age in the Frame – 07/11/19
‘One would, of course, like to approach old age with grace and fortitude, but old age makes it difficult’. (Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, October 28, 2019; ‘Why Can’t We Tell the Truth About Aging‘)
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AGE IN THE FRAME
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My current project is a self-designed, socially-engaged art project, called 'Age in the Frame', which grew out of work I'd been doing on age and ageing in the studio, and has now been running for a fascinating 12 months. See details in News and Posts to hear the recorded views of some of the participants, and see some of the early experimental work exploring the subject. A series of more developed images are now emerging.
Working in paper
Paper is both fragile and robust; it allows for colouring, layers, accretions, excavation; it can be ephemeral or solid; stiff or sagging, it rustles, creaks, peels, tears; it’s enduring and ubiquitous; it can be demanding, frustrating, delightful and affirming. Not much different to the human spirit. And the introduction of spray-paint adds another dimension to its character. It couldn't be a more suitable medium for the series 'Age in the Frame'.
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