Tag: Jessica Jarvis

The Instagram effect

Jessica Jarvis / / Concealed Illusions, Development

In today’s discussion, we were talking about how make-up can be described as a mask. How we put make-up to hide imperfections  filtering our natural look.

Is what you see is what you get? We have seen the connection between the painting (John Carmichael) and make up, picking up that what we see isn’t necessary truthful representing a idealised place.

This particular question got the discussion going:- What do we want to achieve?

The audience question reality through art, the traditional paintings looking realistic giving the illusion which is concealing reality. The development of art through time has become concealed, people are also concealed, filtering is what you see is what you get? Creating evolution of concealment.

Audience question modern art due to the abstract/contemporary approach towards society, which can be criticized not displaying anything ‘obvious’ when actually some modern arts pieces can display real life things, than what some paintings represent linking to the ‘grim’ body that is in the usher gallery.

The connection between the two rooms will highlight and define the impact of idealism and the honesty between the two exhibitions making our message clearer and emphasizing the naturalistic look of society and the image which is perceived.

 

(Group discussion with- Kirsty Taylor, Samantha Mckenzie, Tom Baines)

Author: Jessica Jarvis

‘The Old and The New’

Jessica Jarvis / / Concealed Illusions, Space

 

Lincoln is one of the world’s great small cities, renowned for its striking fusion of old and new.

Living in Lincoln for 1 and half years I have never explored and discovered the true identity that hides behind the bricks and water. The design and culture of this city expresses the historical features and the contemporary/modern buildings that we see today, eg. The University Of Lincoln.

Lincoln

 

(^^^Picture of The University of Lincoln^^^)

Is the city losing its identity  Maybe it doesn’t quite know where it belongs, is it the past,present or heading towards the future? or can it work with both? Which being the old and the new.

Discovering Lincoln, has enabled me to discover the clear divide between the past and present.  We had to discover the architecture and the smaller details of Lincoln and this made me discover the new and the old contrast with one another. When you go to the town centre, your purpose is to go there for shopping, or food etc so you never take any notice of the buildings that you are passing or are in, such as the cafe that is opposite the Waterside shopping centre, doing this exercise ,it help me become aware of the historical and contemporary content that the town centre holds as a city.

Finding the strong link between Lincoln city and both, The Usher Gallery and The Collection, the divide between the old and the new has a big effect on the society  The collection, taking the educational (factual) modern approach to the members of the public, where as the Usher gallery takes the more mature approach to the members of the public allowing people to interpretate the art, rather than being told the facts of the piece.

The feeling between the old and the new creates a sense of division between members of the public. This is why the Museum caters for the younger generation (The collection) and the more mature generation (The Usher Gallery.) Discovering Lincoln I believe that this is because of the clear separation between the old and the new and it highlights this in the museum.

Lincoln is a changing city trapped in the historical content of the city. It’s constantly developing, with The University Of Lincoln, Wagamamas ( restaurant) being on the Brayford pool,  what is the next new thing to be built in this old, historical city?

Will the City lose its identity or will it emphasize the crucial historical features of this beautiful city?

YOU DECIDE…

 

Our Artistic Statement

Samantha Mckenzie / / Concealed Illusions, Development

Inspired by the painting of  ‘The Brayford Pool and Lincoln Cathedral’ (1858), hanging in The Usher Gallery, we intend to challenge the boundaries between traditional and contemporary art to convey a deeper meaning of the painting. An idealistic approach has been used in the creation of the painting and we wish to remove this mask to explore the differences in the audiences reaction. We question whether they will appreciate our honesty and understand our aim to unveil the ‘pre-photoshopped’ version of the painting.

We intend to use technology such as: projections, voice recordings, music and picture images to succeed in our vision. We will also require the use of traditional costume, masks and various props to bring to life the busyness inside the painting and also express our new found interpretation of the piece of art.

Through our performance we intend to leave a lasting imprint of the actuality of the painting and the city in the minds of our audience. We hope to alter peoples perceptions and views on the initial look of a painting.