Haleh Jamali is an Iranian artist, who views video art as a storytelling tool that creates immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers’ emotions. Passionate about exploring themes of identity and societal issues, Haleh wants to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Iranian culture, while also shedding light on the challenges and complexities faced by individuals […]
Thulani Rachia is a South African artist working in performance, moving image, music composition and sculpture. Rachia’s work investigates the built environment as an archive to history and how it shapes social hierarchies. His inquiry Siwaguba kanjani amaphupho ethu agqitjwe kulezindonga?: how do we excavate the dreams laid to rest in these walls? currently acts […]
James McLardy studied Architecture from 1994 to 1996 and went on to study Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art from 1996 to 1999. By subverting the values of both modern objects and the techniques of the artisan, McLardy’s work collages the fake and the real nature of materials. Whether sand blasting a bronze casted […]
The Visual Arts Creative Development programme, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supported established visual artists, makers, designers, curators and critical writers. Each individual was awarded a six-week residency and the opportunity to develop new work at Cove Park. In 2009, residencies under this programme were awarded to visual artists Melanie Counsell, Kit Craig, Gemma […]