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What does counterculture mean to me? Counterculture brief

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What does counterculture mean to me? I had never heard the word Counterculture before this brief, so I asked some friends and family if they knew what it was, and they all said no. After some research I now understand what counterculture means. As a black woman, I sometimes feel pressured to do something about race. However, it is not a subject I wish to delve into. I tend to stay clear of politics but now doing the research I understand how connected they are. I see counterculture as a resistance. Creating a mind map helped me to look at all the subjects under the counterculture umbrella. The first idea was to create something to do with a sensitive subject which is my uncle who was with my nan for forty years and came to this country in his early twenties. He has worked and paid his taxes and is now retired. When my nan passed away back in 2012 they tried to send him back to Liberia his birthplace which he had not been back to in over 40 years. This was a troubling time for my mum an
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Counterculture Brief- Mindmap

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Donald Rodney- Nottingham Contemporary

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Donald Rodney Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary We visited Nottingham Contemporary today for an exhibition of the late Donald Rodney: Visceral Canker. Rodney’s work was spread over all rooms on the ground floor showcasing nearly all surviving artwork including sketchbooks, photographs and documents that addressed topics of racial identity, prejudice, masculinity, chronic illness and Britain's colonial past. I first entered the room showcasing his work ‘Flesh of My Flesh’ 1996. I didn’t quite know what I was looking at, at first. After reading about the photograph, I realised it was a large scar from his most recent hip operation. I found the message behind this piece to be really powerful. Reading that the scar was evidence of malpractice: over-stitching by a reckless surgeon who apparently felt that Black skin required more work since it was “tougher” than white skin. On either side of the scar are electronic microscopic photos of a knot of human hairs, one belonging to Rodn
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After the End of History:British Working Class Photography Exhibition- Bonnington

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 After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989 - 2024 Exhibition We visited the Bonnington gallery today where they exhibited the work of 26 artists spanning over 35 years and curated by Johny Pitts. The exhibition looks at the lives of the working class from their own perspective rather than from an outsider who hasn't experienced this type of life.   When I first walked into the gallery, it was quite bright with spotlights from the ceiling. The walls were painted black followed by a black and white checkered floor and a yellow display case that was made to look like a DJ booth.  It felt like going back in time walking into a club scene back in the 90's before the party started. There was also a boom box playing Reggae, Old skool Garage and other genres from the 90's that were recorded by Johny Pitts big sister Chantal Pitts from a pirate radio in Sheffield. These were originally on cassette tape that Pitts digitalised. I was born in 1981 and spent the l
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Lakeside Gallery Exhibition of Paula Rego and Grayson Perry

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Paula Rego, Visions of English Literature and Grayson Perry: Man Hours' We visited the Lakeside gallery today where they exhibited work by Paula Rigo in the first 2 rooms and Grayson Perry in the joining last 2 rooms. When I first walked into the gallery the lighting was quite dim which set a calm effect. The walls were painted in a khaki green shade that I found really complemented the work of Paula Rego. The gallery shows work of Rego  I enjoyed my time at the exhibition, I was a little bit more drawn in by the work of Rego than of Perry’s. However, I loved the large colourful pieces by Perry with the incredibly intricate detail he used. Paula Rego - Visions of English Literature Rego's work was inspired by a series of English literary canon, namely nursery rhymes, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre. Among her collection was her childhood copy of Peter Pan, unseen preparatory sketches and etching plates. I really like the twist that Rego showed in her work in regards of the innoce
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Year 2

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 Year 2
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Professional Practice 1-6 Talks

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Professional Practice Talk Talk 1 - Tom Hackett It was really interesting how Tom took us on a journey through his work. The first thing up on the screen was his CV, which started off as a list format and then spiralled on a journey of organised chaos that he navigated us through. I found Tom's work and journey really inspiring. Like the huge hand-knitted coloured net that covered the building above. "You have to go to the world.... The world won't go to you" I really like this quote above from Tom because as a working artist, you have to push hard and grow a thick skin to get your work out there. Along the way, you will hear a lot of no's. Tom is a successful artist, not just from his skill as a creator alone but because of his can do attitude and his likeable personality. An example of how Tom goes above and beyond was when he stayed awake on a small rowing boat for 24 hours. He collected water samples from along the river Severn in Worcester to then create this
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