Arlene Sharp
OCA tutor and assessor Bryan Eccleshall looks at the work of BA Hons Painting student Arlene Sharp.
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Skip NavigationOCA tutor and assessor Bryan Eccleshall looks at the work of BA Hons Painting student Arlene Sharp.
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Read MoreRecently I was contemplating the distinction between origin and originality. I was reading Re-writing the Self by Mark Freeman at the time I was reviewing contemporary artist research for Major Project and how they influenced my own work. I was horrified. What I took to be my own work, the product of commitment to a process with no predetermined fixed point or predicted outcome, resulted in pieces that were strikingly similar to those out there in the world.
Read MoreIn feedback the assessors made special mention of the video calling it an ‘original and highly effective interpretation of this assignment’.
Read MoreI accidentally got involved. Saw an advert for new Illustration course and signed up. It was some time before I realised I was on a degree course, and by then was hooked.
Read MoreAre you using every tool in your digital toolkit? Are you ready to think about expanding your creative efforts by experimenting with different digital platforms? There is an exciting realm of digital content out there to help you think about and address important artistic questions. Navigating these tools can be daunting and confusing, so here is my quick beginner’s guide.
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