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ILLEGITIMI NON CARBORUNDUM

This output was conceived as a research project originating from findings of research relating to a previous project Grandes Et Petites Machines. Over the course of several years, my research has witnessed a developing dialogue between digital animation/sound and painting/sculpture. In recent exhibitions their relation as artworks has become increasingly interdependent. This approach has developed from an early use of digital image editing software as a compositional tool for paintings and drawings. Activity in this sphere has led to immersion in a variety of software, with attendant technical facilities motivating an ambition to explore new territories whilst operating within traditional fine art genres. This has led to experiments with sound and music and its juxtaposition with painting, sculpture and video. With initial support from Creative Scotland and LGP Gallery, Coventry, I researched, developed and produced the major project ILLEGITIMI NON CARBORUNDUM. Initially a subset of the project was exhibited at SWG3 Gallery, Glasgow under the title Dust Never Settles. This project later toured in its entirety to LGP Gallery, Coventry. Selected elements of this project have been exhibited at various venues in Europe. A total of 107 works were produced, exhibited and disseminated throughout the process of this research project. Key research outputs are as follows: major solo exhibition Dust Never Settles at SWG3, Glasgow, an installation of 40 works and loop screenings of the film Ex- Cathedra, along with two lectures at SWG3; major solo exhibition at LGP Gallery, Coventry University, UK, an installation of 82 paintings and sculptures along with loop screenings of the film Ex- Cathedra, along with a major offsite installation of paintings, sculptures and a 5 channel A/V with 5.1 surround sound. This exhibition included two lectures at Coventry University and a public discussion and presentation of research topics with Terry Atkinson and David Beech.