I was privy to a conversation yesterday between both of my tutors, Chris and Steve, discussing the potential misreading and misunderstanding of my work, in the light of recent events that have occured here.
At the beginning of the year, a little girl called Lydia unfortunately passed away on the College site, and there have been ongoing hearings and trials surrounding this incident.
The tutors were talking about the possible links between the aforementioned tragedy, and my work. Whilst I explore the idea of memory and existence, because I am relaying these ideologies through the use of childhood photos of myself, I can see how people could see my art and think I am making a connection. From this I need to be delicate around the situation; it is my absolute last intention to cause upset or further hurt to anyone.
Chris discussed the idea of writing a plaque of piece of information to go with my art, and whilst I understand the reasons behind this, to inform the public that it's not my intention or purpose to make any relation, I specifically do not want my audience to know the reasons behind my work, so I feel that by making an information sheet, it defeats the entire point of my art.
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