Among many other tasks (including some substantial requirements for art making) this past week has been the week of artist interviews. Students have carried out a mix of face to face, telephone, and email interviews with artists from around New Zealand. Artists interviewed have included Grahame Sydney, Robin White, Mark Hamilton, Darren Glass and Christian Pearce (whom it turns out is a Fraser old-boy).- Sharnae Hope
As you may have read in my last post, the level of concern was building for some students as they waited to hear back from their chose artists. For those who did hear back there has been a great deal of smiling and celebration. For those who didn't, there has been some hasty choosing and researching about new artists.
Mark Hamilton. Photo by Sarah Crawford Today has been the best day ever! I interviewed Mark Hamilton, an amazing local photographer who was kind, friendly, and very funny when he was talking about his photographing career and experiences. It was absolutely daunting and exciting at the same time ... Sarah Crawford
Boom one interview done, and wow it was cool (: i don't know why i was so nervous. My artist was so lovely and i learnt heaps! i'm so stoked i have done it, it finally feels like i'm actually getting somewhere now! i'm very happy with my progress. Jasmine Wiltshier
Great to hear of the impact on students of those authentic, real-world moments - and of how they are having to be flexible and persistent in the way they manage their work. Really enjoying hearing about how this work is developing.
ReplyDeleteOne of the major things I've learned so far is just how 'real world' the project is turning out to be. The idea of all students interviewing a couple of artists is great, but what happens when the real world artist who the student has research can't be contacted, or doesn't reply, and they're back to square one? That's when the real persistence has to kick in!
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