The New Work Scotland Programme is a condensed showcase of Scotland's emerging talent, combining a collection of recently graduated artists from Scotland’s top art institutions and bringing them into Edinburgh’s prestigious mise-en-scene.
This instalment of NWSP includes the work of three artists, Oliver Braid, Florrie James and Joey Villemont . Each one of these artists has graduated from Glasgow School of Art within the last 6 years. Although this exhibition is proportionally not representational of all Scottish Universities, Glasgow, it would seem, is still producing some of the more recognised and proactive artists.
The works demonstrate a variety of artistic practices and methods which have been brought together to produce a visually stimulating show, with a range of contemporary issues being discussed through video, installation and sculpture. ‘Collaboration’ and ‘Popular Culture’ seem to be buzzwords for this small cross section of artists. Once more, the new generations of artists seem to be taking on the role of social commentators, visually and conceptually exploring themes ranging from authorship to 90’s rave culture.
The presentation is in places a little haphazard; the main issue being the bleeding of sound between rooms which ultimately draws the viewer’s concentration away from the work. With so many bold pieces together in such a limited space, you never really fully absorb and consider one work before moving on to the next. The exhibition is a little heavy handed on the installation works although the curating team have done their best to separate them.
Reading glasses are a must when attending, as a whole plethora of additional handouts and information are provided. All in all, the NWSP is an interesting insight into some emerging Scottish talent and is an important lifeline for emerging local artists in terms of financial support and publicity.
Check it! @ The Journal
This instalment of NWSP includes the work of three artists, Oliver Braid, Florrie James and Joey Villemont . Each one of these artists has graduated from Glasgow School of Art within the last 6 years. Although this exhibition is proportionally not representational of all Scottish Universities, Glasgow, it would seem, is still producing some of the more recognised and proactive artists.
The works demonstrate a variety of artistic practices and methods which have been brought together to produce a visually stimulating show, with a range of contemporary issues being discussed through video, installation and sculpture. ‘Collaboration’ and ‘Popular Culture’ seem to be buzzwords for this small cross section of artists. Once more, the new generations of artists seem to be taking on the role of social commentators, visually and conceptually exploring themes ranging from authorship to 90’s rave culture.
The presentation is in places a little haphazard; the main issue being the bleeding of sound between rooms which ultimately draws the viewer’s concentration away from the work. With so many bold pieces together in such a limited space, you never really fully absorb and consider one work before moving on to the next. The exhibition is a little heavy handed on the installation works although the curating team have done their best to separate them.
Reading glasses are a must when attending, as a whole plethora of additional handouts and information are provided. All in all, the NWSP is an interesting insight into some emerging Scottish talent and is an important lifeline for emerging local artists in terms of financial support and publicity.
Check it! @ The Journal
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