(out of) Focus: an investigation into the space around the finished object

McCaig, Grant (2012) (out of) Focus: an investigation into the space around the finished object. [3D Design, Craft, Exhibition/show]

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(out of) Focus: an investigation into the space around the finished object

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Creators:
McCaig, Grant
Description/Abstract:

This current body of work is an investigation into the space around the finished object.

During a recent trip to South America I had the opportunity to research large scale metal casting in a foundry in Bogota, Colombia. I found the processes involved in realising the final work fascinating; the tools, the materials the heat and the glowing liquid metal. And yet all these elements were missing from the final cast objects, which were integral to my enjoyment of the piece.

All of the objects on show for "out of focus" are echoes of the processes, tools and actions that have gone into the making of hypothetical "finished" piece. It is a way of exploring the origins of form, an attempt to establish new dialogues within my practice; a focus on process, action, metamorphosis, value and alchemy.

Item Type:
Art/Design Item
Date:
16 November 2012
Material:
Silver, wood, iron
Locations / Venues:
Location
From Date
To Date
Contemporary Applied Arts London
16 November 2012
12 January 2013
Related Exhibitions:
Fundir, focus exhibition at the Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, The New Silver, Galerie RA, Amsterdam
Uncontrolled Keywords or tags :
craft, exhibition, show, silversmithing, making, research, london, gallery, selected
Schools:
School of Fine Art, Crafts & Photography
Related URLs:
Depositing User:
Mr Grant McCaig
Date Deposited:
30 Jan 2015 14:24
Last Modified:
13 Jul 2022 10:34
Art/Design Categories:
3D Design, Craft, Exhibition/show
URI:
https://research.uca.ac.uk/id/eprint/2034

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