Friday 26 August 2011

Jerwood Makers Open

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Exploring the boundaries of applied arts/fine art, this show was an interesting mix of both fields. Keith Harrison's piece was notable, not only due to its size but the connections it made between design and art theory, Harrison explains, "The relationship between clay and electricity and how this known constant may be disrupted by a third factor suggested by a domestic appliance, an event, or location, is a central concern of current research activity". Harrison created a tower of audio speakers, set to manipulate clay plates attached to their internal cones, as he dj'd a live set on the opening night. An interesting mix of performance, sound and even relational aesthetics.