After an examination of ideas and space, I found an Ilford photographic paper in the cupboard.During my video call with the tutor, I spoke about some concepts and showed him the photographic paper that I discovered. Alan introduced me to the notion of photograms, and I found it incredibly appealing. I don’t have chemicals toContinue reading “PHOTOGRAM/LUMINOGRAM”
Author Archives: Elzbieta Skorska
Absence analasis
When I looked around the boat, I evoked the examples presented in the guidance for this project, particularly the work of Tom Lovelace – the noticeboard bleached by the sun. Immediately I found a perfect candidate, a poster that has been blu tacked to the oven lid for a few years. I never remove itContinue reading “Absence analasis”
Code
The rubbed out code on the marina gate where I reside, a signature trademark of human presence and behavior. Since the cipher didn’t change for years, buttons took such an impact from fingers typing in it is clearly visible which combination of numbers make up the code. What I find fascinating about it is aContinue reading “Code”
Steam
Vanishing and ephemeral steam on a bathroom mirror became the subsequent object of my attention for the task. Stains, splats, and prints only visible when condensated water reached the surface, creating an abstract image. I found it fascinating to observe how much more and more of the background was revealing itself when steam was evaporatingContinue reading “Steam”
You can always count on books
It was merely sheer luck. When I was analyzing and pondering about the project of ”Marks and Traces”, I found an antique dictionary from 1894 that my partner picked up in a charity shop.On a second page, to my astonishment, I found a perfect imprint for the assignment. Throughout 126 years, a delicate reflection ofContinue reading “You can always count on books”
Poison
Diesel, a human trace of the worst kind. Living on a narrowboat above all means being close to nature, and it is one of the reasons why I choose and appreciate this unique lifestyle. Sadly it is not as idyllic as it seems. Unquestionably, there is a tremendous amount of wildlife, proximity to the elementsContinue reading “Poison”
Unlock your potential
One of the first ideas that came to my attention when evaluating the ‘Marks and Traces’ project is the unlock code on phones. The omnipresent device of our times, the inseparable. We are so firmly attached, so protective of them, yet it’s not actually that difficult for anyone to gain access.What makes you think thatContinue reading “Unlock your potential”
Conceptualizing for project ‘Marks and traces, presence and absence’
It is just getting more and more engaging. I spent some time conceptualizing the project, focusing on thinking outside the box. Nonetheless, it is hard not to see the obvious right in front of you. I strive for originality, as I imagine any artist does, but this made me think. There must be some magicContinue reading “Conceptualizing for project ‘Marks and traces, presence and absence’”
Impressed by impressions
What a great start to the week! In the beginning, when given the task, I was a little bit disoriented. Fortunately, brief examples and a sense of direction given by lecturers were helpful and gave me confidence and inspiration. Once I started rambling around the boat, everything became more apparent and started flowing. Beforehand, IContinue reading “Impressed by impressions”
Polaroid surprise
The expedition into embracing mistakes is going wonderfully. I think the polaroid photographs are the pinnacle of it. While cleaning up the boat, I found this forgotten Polaroid camera, still with the film in it. I had absolutely no idea whether it is working or not, let alone the age and condition of the film.Continue reading “Polaroid surprise”
Ela Skorska 