Deborah Beard

devorah65@hotmail.co.uk

 

The projection of a running machine entitled Loop is intended to be an interactive piece whereby people are invited to become the 'participant' of an immersive environment. It is also hoped that the 'participant' will realise the meditative aspect of the work.

The projection of a running machine is in response to the repetitiveness of everyday life and the frustrations that are linked to that.

 

Artist Statement

When I reflect of my work I think of it as being in response to different observations and lived experiences like a philosophical quest rather than purely an aesthetic activity. After I have made a piece of work I like to move onto the next. The journey is never ending like a treadmill running on and on or like an infinite spiral never reaching the centre. Works consist of installations, text, film and visual images. Ongoing interests/issues are language, social behaviour and boundaries.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

2002-2006 University College for the Creative Arts, BA (Hons) Fine Art
1998 Kent Institute of Art & Design BTEC National Diploma - Fashion & Textile Design
1995-2005 Adult Education Eastgate Rochester, Life & Portrait drawing
1995 Kent Institute of Art & Design "Looking at the Human Figure"
1994-1995 Kent Adult Education, Pathway to Art & Design

Exhibitions

(Dec 2006) 'Show Off' Apollo degree show, UCCA, Canterbury
(Dec 2006) 'Full Circle' Art from recycled waste, Sunlight Centre, Gillingham.
(Oct 2006) 'Made in Medway', Chatham Brook Theatre.
(July 2006) 'Smoking Dog' Film Festival (Film Consumption)
(Dec 2005 - Jan 2006) Full Circle recycling exhibition. (Kite)
(May 2005) 'NOT HEME' (May, 2005) Glade exhibition in the woods, Bridge, Canterbury, (Wax plates, table installation).
(June 2004) Solo exhibition, Cybercafe, Rochester High St, (Nude Paintings).
(May 2004) 'Apollo Now' exhibition (May, 2004), The Fish Slab, Whitstable (Black & White stills from film 'Liquid Letters').
(May 2004) BTW Project Glade exhibition in the woods, Bridge, (Iced letter 'Meta').
(February 2004), 'Tion' exhibition (February, 2004), 'Tap n Tin', Chatham (Film 'Flavours')

Relevant Creative Work Experience

Oct 2006 Full Circle 'The Natural World' Art competition launch to 5-10yrs at Woodlands Primary School, Gillingham, Kent.
August 2006, Various art workshops making figurative sculptures inspired by the world cup and strictly come dancing
Dec 2005 Full Circle - art from recycled waste, supporting artist for primary school childrens workshop.
Sept 2005 Animate community projects, 'Little Prince' project, Supporting artists for Chartham Primary School.
June 2005 'Environmental Action Group' (Voluntary Parent), Hoo St. Werburgh Primary School (Marlborough Centre).
April 04 -May 05 Pastures News, Rochester. Artist/painter/sales assistant for children's wooden furniture.
Apr 04 - June 04 Kent Institute of Art & Design. Support technician in the Foundation Department.
1994 - 1996 Face painter for Rochester Dickens festival and various children's parties.