Friday was a race against time to finish the zine. Printing proved to be more complicated that I had imagined even though the new bright pink masking tape really helped the registering of the paper. I discovered that the finer the paper the more problematic it all is especially when working with three screens. It is finished and ready for folding. Here is the text:
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The story of the Minotaur is rich and complex which touches on psychology, philosophy, fantasy, passion and the power struggles of the gods and the sexes. To understand the layers, and references of this story you have to follow the life of Queen Pasiphae of Crete, and her relationship with her all-powerful husband King Minos. The Minotaur was born of Pasiphae and a handsome Prince Bull. This half bull and half man creature was kept locked away in a cave only reached by navigating a complex labyrinth. It was the custom to satisfy the needs of the hungry and savage beast by offering him an annual sacrifice of seven maidens and seven young men. One year the king of Athens decided that instead of sending weak men and women as was done before, he would send his own son Theseus whose difficult job was to slay the Minotaur. There was a problem! Once in the labyrinth it was almost impossible to find the way out again. The Cretan Princess Ariadne devised a cunning plan to save her love from a certain death. This involved a simple length of thread which Theseus could unravel as he navigated the labyrinth. By following the thread after having slain the Minotaur he could find his way back into his world.
no gap here on the zine!
Rachael Murray’s paintings have a focus on the natural and urban landscape. Her works displayed engage the theme of location and dislocation, showing the contrast between two different Cities.
Nadja Andersson has focused on approaching the theme of mystical inner landscapes through painting and performance.
Jennifer Wright explores the use of narrative using a variety of media, and is at present concerned with discourse surrounding Christianity.
On Friday I also had to re burn my film onto DVD as by default a minute of blank film was added to the end. It was some sort of inbuilt error that Matthew managed to unravel. Apparently it happens from time to time. Now it will play continuously on a loop without the blank which is how I had visualised it. It amazes me how many things can go wrong sometimes!
The closer that we get to the exhibiton the clearer it is becomming that my piece will feature disorination and displacement. My painting will be part of an instalation with my film being shown on a monotor and there will be cross references with Rachaels work within the space that we are sharing. The video was custom made for the exhibiton and is part of linking our work.
Crate is a project space and we certainly will be using this concept while we are working on site.
Time to get on with Saturday things.
You will hear from me again tomorrow.
Jennie
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