Transitions

Music by Debussy

This piece by Rose Hale is a sequence of projections that reflect on the life cycles in the natural world, as well as exploring the profound effects that this has on us and how the transitions can stir emotions within ourselves.
The series by the artist is shown as a continuous loop of slides accompanied by sound. The artist wants to witness how the work can effect an audience by both the visuals and the sounds heard.

Music by Debussy

Additional imagery

I have been looking through all my work and here are some extra examples of images that I may use for the sequence.

Slide sequence (third section)

Working on my final section of the sequence - I need the final slides to be memorable. 

Slide sequence (second section)

Ideas for second part of my sequence - I think I may use the other ocean imagery, such as 'Cascade' as it is more striking. 

Slide sequence ideas (first section)

I need to make sure the slides - especially the first few - are dramatic and eye-catching enough as starting pieces. Also if they will work successfully as projection pieces. I will soon add the music once I have decided on the final sequence of slides. 

Collections - Animals

I have decided to focus on different collections from my work in the sequence.
I want to show a spectrum of my work - all the aspects that I have been working on, e.g. organisms, natural elements, insects, magic realism, narratives etc.

One collection is the animal slides I want to use, I want to use them in the piece 'Transitions' so that I can portray the aspects of a life cycle - both as natural changes as well as in an emotional sense and the effects and associations that accompany different stages. My cat Freddie will be included in the sequence - he died when he was young and his life cycle barely got started. I want to include him to show the vibrant stage of life but also a view of it in it's decline, I remember as we lost him very clearly. I want to immortalise him in my work as well as show his place in the life cycles.

I also have different images of animals that I intend to include in the sequence; to me, animals represent the very vibrant and prosperous part of the life cycle. An animal reaching adulthood in the wild is a lucky one, especially after it has produced offspring. I want to use animals throughout the sequence as they show an obvious life cycle that can be easily interpreted, I feel.

Here are some examples:

Working on the slides

Working on creating a sequence for projection. The images will be projected using the house projector onto the back-wall of the stage in the theatre. 

I want to portray the changes within a life cycle, to show the transition through the different stages. 

I have also found a piece of music I may be using: Debussy; Syrinx. 

Here are some examples of the pieces I have been working on: 

Emergency!

Here is the poster for the 'Emergency!' exhibition I am currently involved in.

First post intro

So I have started yet another blog for any of my theatre work - in particular my up and coming display at the Y Theatre in Leicester.

I am incredibly excited to be showing my work in Leicester for the first time, as part of a display with other performance artists. 

My work is a little different to the pieces being shown by the others, e.g. spoken word, acting etc. 

Their pieces are more theatre-like performances. However, this is what is even more exciting for me! 

I am desperate to work in theatres and scenic projects and this could be my foot in the door. Even if not, it's a wonderful experience that I can add to my portfolio and development as an artist. 

I am currently in the process of recycling pieces of my work and merging them together to create a series. I want to portray the common themes in my work (as always!) - transition/change, life cycles, rebirth from death, nature, narratives etc. But this time work with my imagery to almost create a "still film" sequence that will be displayed as projections as continuous slides. This is most likely to be accompanied by music which will be played softly in the background (possibly impressionism classic music). I want to create an atmosphere, an insight into something may seem otherworldly but that shows aspects of imagery reflecting realism. 

The main purpose of the work is to get myself out there and strike while the iron is hot in a brand new city. To obtain an audience perspective and feedback on my work. To see how my work can be displayed in a different setting. And how I want to further progress with my work. 

It has come as a surprise to have a sudden exhibition on my hands - especially when I have the stress of moving and getting a new job - but I feel capable enough to show something of value. At least something the audience will enjoy and appreciate. The fact that I can use older pieces and create a series is exciting, and probably for the best as it is my first time using this media. Currently in the sketchbook/planning stage but ideas keep coming and I'm a tenacious worker ;D 

Watch this spaceeeee!!!

'The Delicate and The Violent (Dante's Piece)' (2014)

'Poison Waters'