tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61902442391630880792024-03-12T18:15:49.463-07:00Reciprocity and resonanceRegular updates from the studio of artist Mandy Ridley, wherever she may be.Mandy Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626886989635896567noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190244239163088079.post-87884906645501765682017-01-13T19:55:00.002-08:002017-01-13T19:55:15.724-08:00Godh: in the lap of nature, a collaborative drawing project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">An additional layer to my time in Delhi has been undertaking a collaborative drawing project, <i>Godh: in the lap of nature</i> presented in Kochi during the <a href="https://www.kochimuzirisbiennale.org/" target="_blank">Kochi-Muziris Biennale</a>. The work was shown within <i>Common Ground: the serendipitous happenstance project </i>curated by Helen Rayment at <a href="http://galleryoed.com/" target="_blank">OED Gallery</a> which opened on schedule December 10th, 2016. <br /><br />I
had written about our project in the previous blog. The results of
several months of weekly drawing workshops and discussions were
transformed digitally into large format prints on cotton using
eco-solvent ink. There has been great response to the work with viewers
being both charmed with the subject matter, concept and freshness of the
work which does capture a sense of being a truly collaborative
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was always our intention to create a new shared space that captured the
memories of the diverse landscape of our childhoods. My experience of
being in and surrounded by the natural world in Gippsland Australia, was
significant and shared by the others, Pushpa Kumari, Pradyumna Kumar
and Ishan Khosla. Although our childhoods happened in very different
regions, all were suffused by experiences with plant forms, domestic
pets and animals and open spaces. I believe the panels created something
of a dream landscape of our collective memories…</span></div>
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of a coated cotton material for the image support has a paper-like
quality that reflects the original genesis of the projects drawn
imagery. These works are presented as an editioned suite available for
purchase individually or in their entirety. We are currently developing a
further extension of the suite in collaboration with a master screen
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The panels were hung in a more restrained presentation to work as part of a group exhibition in this idiosyncratic space. It will be good to have an opportunity to explore presenting the work as a solo installation in subsequent venues. Stay tuned!<br /><br />Common Ground: the serendipitous happenstance project remains on display at OED Gallery during the entire KMB, until March 29, 2017. Do drop by the gallery if you are visiting Kochi for the Biennale.<br />For more information or to enquire about purchasing the works contact me directly via this blog or my website.</span><br />
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Mandy Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626886989635896567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190244239163088079.post-25677695265723752282016-10-27T13:57:00.005-07:002016-10-28T01:12:29.777-07:00Shared spaces<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In parallel to the work I am undertaking with my <a href="http://asialink.unimelb.edu.au/arts" target="_blank">Asialink</a> residency hosts, <a href="http://annualreport2015.nizamuddinrenewal.org/" target="_blank">Nizamuddin Urban Renewal Initiative</a>, being in Delhi provides me with endless opportunities to enjoy a rich cultural experience. Over the last weeks I have had the privilege of finding myself in all sorts of shared spaces; engaging with others in homes, businesses, workshops, yoga classes, art talks, performances, beauty parlours, cars, autos, galleries, at heritage sites and on the street. Sometimes very confronting, often uplifting and always interesting.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This idea of the shared space resonates with a project I am developing for a group exhibition, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SerendipitousHappenstance2016/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Common Ground: The Serendipitous Happenstance Project</a> curated by Helen Rayment, scheduled as a collateral event for the <a href="https://www.kochimuzirisbiennale.org/" target="_blank">Kochi-Muziris Biennale</a>.</span></span><br />
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Mandy Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626886989635896567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190244239163088079.post-19192856151922517922016-09-15T01:31:00.000-07:002016-09-15T02:58:13.687-07:00A Tomb a day! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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located at each corner. The grave is located in the central chamber which is
not accessible while the conservation work is occurring. It will be a great treat to eventually return to see the final result.</span></div>
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Khan-i-Khana (1556-1626 AD) is one of the most famous poets of the Indian
Subcontinent. He was under the service of the Mughal emperors Akbar (ruled AD
1556-1605) & Jahangir (ruled AD 1605-1628). He was Akbar’s step-son &
also among his “Navratnas” (“Nine jewels”), a group of powerful courtiers &
prominent military Generals, each highly skilled at some past time such as
poetry or singing. Rahim’s couplets are still taught as part of Hindi
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intimate spaces, a few metres square. Many have carved decoration in their
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This week as I officially start my Asialink residency with the Humayun's
Tomb - Nizamuddin Basti Urban Renewal Initiative in Delhi, it seems
particularly appropriate to launch my new website which reveals the
profound impact that my ongoing relationship with India has had in
shaping both my art practice and my life. <br /> I have really enjoyed working with Rachel Rolfe at Lead Based Ink Graphic Design to create the site. I would like to thank her and the many many creative friends and<span class="text_exposed_show">
colleagues who have contributed to the work you will see. Far too many
artists, photographers, curators, writers, craftsmen, clients,
architects, funding bodies, kind friends and family to list
individually. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wednesday
September 14, 2016.</span></span></div>
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settling into a routine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is still
warm in Delhi so the day has a natural rhythm. After early start to get out for
a walk, then tea and breakfast before work begins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Six days in and
I have reconnected with dear friends, had a first friendly meeting with my
residency hosts, found and visited an art supplies shop, watched Abbas
Kiarostami’s <i>Like</i> <i>Someone in Love</i> at an outdoor screening at a fabulous new
studio (more of that later), eaten some delicious food AND
started to learn the streets of my neighbourhood through the tread of my feet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The walking is
important as it synchs my internal GSP system! It also allows for
chance encounters with others that can provide a rich lode of information. A
polite greeting to a fellow walker led to a conversation with a resident happy
to share stories of her family’s arrival in the district to make a new home
when the land was uncleared. Really interesting to get such a direct account
and hear of how national events shaped individual experience…</span></span></div>
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Mandy Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626886989635896567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190244239163088079.post-68327234972557021402016-08-29T05:48:00.001-07:002016-09-15T01:46:20.831-07:002016 Asialink Residency to India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">In September 2016 I return to Delhi to undertake an Asialink residency
at Nizamuddin Urban Renewal Initiative. This blog will form a record of my residency
and allow others to share the experience.</span></span><br />
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