How Do I Open A PDF?

Josh Powell

BA (Hons) Art and Design, Yr3
Josh Powell Josh.Powell2@mail.bcu.ac.uk
BA (Hons) Art and Design, Yr3
2021
#Activist
#Engineer
a photograph of three ceramic pots on a light blue fabric. the ceramics are odd shaped vases and are glazed in green , blue and red.
Trauma Pots by Josh Powell

I usually paint and use textiles to create what I see in my dreams. My dreams are always so vivid and trigger my bad days. I found that creating art from such ‘dreams’ establishes a form of escape that allows me to offload all that keeps me holding back. Before starting university, I found research stressful as I would always put myself down on my skill level – wishing I could paint like my favourite artists. Allowing my research to inspire me and support my developments rather than intimidate me, I have achieved such experimental meaningful pieces representing me as an artist and person. I have worked with textiles, plaster, resins, oil paints, acrylic paint, and clay – all that has gotten me to where I am today. My practice is still just beginning, and I will continue to explore the mind through my making.

How Do I Open A PDF?

How Do I Open A PDF? is a virtual exhibition of works and ideas by graduates of BA (Hons) Art and Design. Covering a broad range of themes and contexts, the works explore what it means to operate as interdisciplinary artists and designers in 2021. There can be little doubt of the impact that Covid-19 has had a on this cohort, and yet, for all of the challenges, the students […]

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Mazvydas Prokopovic
Mazvydas Prokopovic
How Do I Open A PDF?
#Activist #Educator #Storyteller
A black and white photograph shows the backs of two women as they walk towards a series of trees and small buildings in the distance. The photograph is a scan from the analogue film and details of the film can be seen at the top and bottom of the image, including the words Ilford HP5 Plus at the top and a series of light grey graphic shapes at the bottom.
Atlanta-Jade Jeffers
Atlanta-Jade Jeffers
Past Shows
#Activist #Storyteller
Jack Hainsworth
Jack Hainsworth
How Do I Open A PDF?
#Dreamer #Engineer
Digital rendering of a wooden board with a small architectural model made from wood and stone. A playing card is hanging from a piece of wood and two other images are visible on the base boards surface. The words Pergamon Museum, Berlin are written in front of the model.
Colette Walsh
Colette Walsh
PHASED
#Activist #MA Arts and Education Practices #MA Courses
Colette Walsh