Could
you tell us about the work you will be showing during this year's E17 Art
Trail?
The Infinite
Embrace or, The Ouroboros Project came about as a result of another project –
The Easter Project (2012) - that was born of the germ of an idea and grew into
a multimedia project, an art exhibition (for the 2012 E17 Art Trail) the first
of a series of projects, of which The Infinite Embrace is the second.
The Easter Project or, Clinging to the Curves of a Question-mark explored Biblical typology and the stories leading up to the
Passion of Christ, as well as the better-known Easter story. It was also a
reflection on the questions, the fact that there are so many of them and that
sometimes, exploring them is as important as finding the answers… perhaps more
so.
Both the sequel to, and a departure from, The Easter Project, The
Ouroboros Project explores a much wider collection of stories and the
similarities between them - the way they all seem to echo the same underlying
themes and the way these theological and mythological themes are further echoed
everywhere we turn, in science, philosophy and the natural world.
“The Infinite Embrace” E17 Art Trail Exhibition will consist of original
artwork from the Ouroboros Project, as well as an audio guide, multi-media
movie, some multi-sensory exhibits and activities for children. There will be
an opportunity to buy original artworks, books and prints, as well as to
commission new works.
How
have you been preparing for this year's trail?
There’s always so much to do - creating the new
artwork for the project and writing the narrative and soundtrack, putting it
all together into the multi-media project, arranging a venue and working with
all the wonderful people who are offering help and support for the exhibition.
I use Facebook pages and other social media, as well
as my website – www.arciemme.com -
to publicise the events.
Could
you tell us about an an artist/ artwork that particularly inspires
you?
My taste in art is quite eclectic, but Dali stands
out as a favourite for his surrealism and Turner for the way he manages to
capture light.
How
does inhabiting a community like Walthamstow help your practice?
It’s
wonderful to be part of a vibrant, diverse, creative community like that of
Walthamstow, where diversity and creativity are celebrated, not suppressed.
What
are you most looking forward to during the E17 Art Trail this year ?
I’m looking
forward to meeting people and making connections.
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