In the morning we were required to write up and initial proposal for our self-initiated project and then share this with a fellow student. We then broke up into two groups to discuss our ideas and proposals. I found the writing up of a proposal helpful in that getting ideas and concepts down on paper actually helps in gaining clarity on that idea. Making a timeline is helpful too - I sometimes find that I haven't given enough thought to the planning of the timeline of my projects, and that life events and family commitments often curtail certain plans - making a proper timetable that is also flexible, will help here (hopefully).
Group discussion: Each of us shared a brief synopsis of our project with the group and tutor. Interesting hearing the others ideas. My idea for my project was inspired by a creationist element of The Giants Causeway exhibition centre in Northern Ireland. I'm interested in the clash between the two elements that are opposed to each other - how to visually articulate this concept? During our discussion I said that I wanted to be objective in my approach to this project - as an initial idea I want to put aside my own religious or scientific beliefs and put forward two opposing views, and as an 'artist'? be the the creator, be in the middle. As an atheist, when I consider creationism my own opinion would probably be one of derision, however, with this work I think that it's important that I put this view aside, and step away from my 'subjectivism' and to try to be objective. TM suggested perhaps to move away from objectivity, that maybe the artist should be giving an opinion? I can understand this view, perhaps the work produced would be stronger if taking one side. The obvious side for me is science, however wouldn't this make the work too obvious, too subjective, too cliched? Maybe, as the work evolves (ha), or not as the case may be (as has happened in the past), my own subjectivities will naturally surface. However, for now I maintain my objective stance!
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