PUBLISHED WORK
‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ reference book for The Crowood Press. Published June 2003 ISBN 1-86126-578-6 www.crowood.com
The twentieth century saw an unprecedented revolution in the redefinition of sculpture from both a cerebral and material perspective. This polemic discourse continues to create dynamic interfaces that blur the boundaries of traditional practice. ‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ examines one such interface - that of mixed-media sculpture and three-dimensional textile art.
Introductory chapter contextualises textile perspectives in mixed-media sculpture and discusses elements that concern the sculptor in the twenty first century
Illuminating text on the creative journeys of contemporary artists
Informative technical information on creating sculpture from plastic, rubber, plaster, metal and paper
Advice on health and safety issues
Insightful profiles of over thirty contemporary professional artists specializing in mixed-media sculpture
Useful reference section
Sumptuously illustrated in full colour with over 140 photographs
‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ can be purchased at any good bookshop or through the publishers at Crowood Press www.crowood.com
A variety of sumptuously illustrated fine art catalogues and postcards are available for purchase. Email the studio through contact page.
Latest Catalogue 2006
‘Revealed’ article about artist Lucy Brown for book and exhibition catalogue. Published 2005 by Nottingham Castle Museum.
‘Interventions’ article about ‘Wasted’ residency for A-N magazine Oct. 2000
‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ reference book for The Crowood Press. Published June 2003 ISBN 1-86126-578-6 www.crowood.com
The twentieth century saw an unprecedented revolution in the redefinition of sculpture from both a cerebral and material perspective. This polemic discourse continues to create dynamic interfaces that blur the boundaries of traditional practice. ‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ examines one such interface - that of mixed-media sculpture and three-dimensional textile art.
Introductory chapter contextualises textile perspectives in mixed-media sculpture and discusses elements that concern the sculptor in the twenty first century
Illuminating text on the creative journeys of contemporary artists
Informative technical information on creating sculpture from plastic, rubber, plaster, metal and paper
Advice on health and safety issues
Insightful profiles of over thirty contemporary professional artists specializing in mixed-media sculpture
Useful reference section
Sumptuously illustrated in full colour with over 140 photographs
‘Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture’ can be purchased at any good bookshop or through the publishers at Crowood Press www.crowood.com
A variety of sumptuously illustrated fine art catalogues and postcards are available for purchase. Email the studio through contact page.
Latest Catalogue 2006
‘Revealed’ article about artist Lucy Brown for book and exhibition catalogue. Published 2005 by Nottingham Castle Museum.
‘Interventions’ article about ‘Wasted’ residency for A-N magazine Oct. 2000
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Extract by Rob Fraser JAC SCOTT Curiosity plays an intrinsic part in the work of visual artist Jac Scott. Her innate need to get to the heart of a subject informs her work and drives her practice forwards: for her it is the journey that is of primary importance. Her multi-media pieces are invariably concerned with addressing universal issues and whilst the work can be both challenging and humorous, first and foremost Scott wants it to be thought provoking. Her latest exhibition, titled EAT, has all three of these qualities in abundance. It focuses on a number of questions raised by western society’s increasing difficulty in dealing with food issues. The multi-disciplinary collection forces viewers to think about the greed and waste that is the norm for half the population whilst a huge percentage goes hungry. “My work is always led by concepts, rather than materials and methods and it raises issues that are of universal interest. The research aspect for any project is a fundamental part of the creative process.” Her choice of materials and approaches seem to be intuitive and always display a grasp of the subject that is rendered vividly apparent to the viewer. Whilst photographing her latest collection I was particularly drawn to a piece titled ‘Feed Me 2’, in which a massed collection of forks stand bolt upright from a table symbolizing the outstretched arms of the starving millions in the developing world. The message is both striking in its simplicity and brilliant in execution. As well as producing her own award-winning art, her skills as a communicator and advocator for the arts are in constant demand. She is a part-time lecturer at several universities and an experienced artist-in-residence with industry, school and community groups. She is also the author of a fascinating book on mixed-media sculpture that has helped redefine the art form for both professional practitioners and enthusiasts alike. A nationally acclaimed artist, Scott is now at the stage in her career where she feels that her work is maturing though she remains open to new ideas, materials and technologies. “To produce art that is imbued with meaning has become a compulsion for me. I don’t do ‘pretty’, it has no appeal. My art is a way of communicating open ended messages to society: and hopefully make people think about the way we are as a society”. Scott personally values the work that has created the most impact and is never shy of making the viewer feel uncomfortable, but without resorting to ‘shock art’ that is readily pushed by less astute artists. She produces art that skillfully and beautifully draws people in and in doing so gets across whatever message she is trying to convey. “For the past few years I have been creating art that instinctively feels right. That is not to say I know where my work is heading next, I don’t; but I am happy to travel without a map”. Rob Fraser – photographer and travel writer. May 2006 www.robfraser-photographer.com Catalogue part funded by Cultural Business Venture Cumbria fund, Rural Regeneration Company |
