Secondary Research 🗒
As I go through my project, I want to watch and read into stories, people, events, etc - anything linking to my topic so I really get a understanding and a good amount of knowledge to shape my work around. Research is a key part of the criteria in the FMP, and I want to make sure I use it to my advantage.
The Diana Interview: Revenge of a Princess - ITV documentary
I feel Diana was a key part of women's history, especially here in the UK. The Royal Family is an extremely significant aspect of Britain; it has been dictated for years. Full of white, upper class, more 'advantaged' you may say, people, and for a woman 'like Diana' to be married into this establishment was a shocking thing, at the time. For this to happen was a huge change, but then for her to go on and do what she did is amazing to watch and learn. She defied expectations - worked for numerous charities, got involved with 'scandalous' situations, such as visiting the AIDS ward, something no-one of power had done, and just showed true care and affection for people, is what we needed as a country. With what was going on in her personal life, to then tell her story and stand up for herself, even though she was strongly advised otherwise, is inspiring on another level. For me to really understand why feminism is a 'thing', and how women have been oppressed in the past, I feel looking at figures like Diana is important. To recognize and pinpoint where we are today, you have to look at how we got here.
International Womens Day - Researching with websites
This was an event I wanted to look into. Beforehand, I was actually skeptical on the day, and why we still needed it. After reading on why it was created, and the meaning behind having 'International Womens Day', my perceptive has changed. The female gender has been oppressed for years, as long as we can remember; my opinion now is that we need this day, to celebrate achievements, and highlight the inequalities we still have.
Sarah Everard - 'The girl who never got home'
A story that has shocked the nation is of a woman named Sarah Everard. I knew of her, but not the ins and outs of what happened. The statistics and the numbers which were released after, is something that stunned me. I want to learn more, and gather more information on this 'topic' as I feel it makes up a huge part of why women are not completely equal to men, in today's society.
Ted Talk/Everyday Sexism Project - 'Be that person'
I found this TED Talk, and after watching it, discovered this project Laura Bates had done. I decided to take a look into it. See my sketchbook pages below with notes:
I found this extremely interesting, and it has really helped me narrow down the avenue I want to look into as I continue with this project.
I am now focusing on 'Everyday Sexism' and these stories, peoples stories, I want to be at the heart of it. To communicate, and to share. To educate. To learn.
Grayson's Art Club - Television Series:
This programme was recommended to me, by my tutor in a tutorial I had with her. Although nothing practical came of it, I have been watching it for a few weeks now, and it has really made me think about two things: online submission, and presenting work online, as well as people's perspectives on artwork.
I need to be mindful of how I present my work online as my work is an installation. No-one will be walking through it themselves, it will be my job to capture that feeling with videos and photos. Perspectives on my work is also something to consider; someone else walking and standing in the piece will be different to myself doing this. How can I capture a 'neutral' perspective? These are some things I am going to keep in the back of my mind whilst in my last workshop session!
