COP3: practical research workshop, project proposal

Leeds College of Art BA  (Hons) ILLUSTRATION	Level	06
OUIL601 Context of Practice  3	Credits	40
Practical Response

Illustrators Name: Molly Fairhurst

Overarching Theme:	Outsider Art
Specific Subject:	The fetishisation of identity and perceived authenticity
Research Question	Does the perception of authenticity drive a fetishisation of outsider artists from the larger art world and the public? (To what extent does aesthetic ‘style’ reflect the context, audience and / or function of contemporary illustration / art and design?)
Product(s)	A time based collection of work based on a single theme (tigers) made every day, exploring ideas of obsessiveness and intuitivity of image making. The project will be documented on social media, exploring the idea of anonymity and how identity can affect both artist and audience.
Proposed Outcomes	·       A time based collection of made work ·       A social media presence documenting the processes ·       A proposed exhibition, with some accompanying promotional material and consideration of how it would be marketed. I
Media Processes	·       Painting, drawing, 3D media- all material used for creating original collection of made work will be non-digital ·       Online formats of presenting the work on social media ·       Mock ups, posters (lettering/ type) used for promotion and proposal of exhibition
Question 1	If the project does not receive any attention on social media does that really matter? Can it be taken into account as a marker of how lack of identity  can affect perception and distribution of art work? I.e. I gave this artist a distinct identity, would people be more interested?
Question 2	How do I propose an exhibition?
Question 3	In proposing an exhibition, how will playing the role of both artist and promoter affect the project?