Begin forwarded message:
> From: Sarah Cook <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 9 January 2006 18:49:36 GMT
> To: crumb list <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: question regarding representation and internationalism
>
> this message is from Jennifer Maddock - if you have thoughts
> pertaining to curating new media in relation to this do share them
> here, otherwise please reply to her offlist at [log in to unmask]
>
> cheers,
> sarah
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Jennifer Maddock <[log in to unmask]>
>>
>> I would like to join the discussion to introduce myself and share
>> some of my current research ideas with a view to having some
>> conversations; i'd be hugely grateful for your thoughts and feedback.
>> My name is Jennifer Maddock and I’m currently undertaking the MA
>> Curating Program at Goldsmiths College, University of London and am
>> passionate about developing my interest in Contemporary Native
>> American and First Nations artwork, which I developed while studying
>> in Vancouver and subsequently when writing my dissertation entitled
>> ‘Cultural Autonomy: Contemporary First Nations Artists Creating A
>> Space For Self Representation’ I was fortunate to get in touch with
>> Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Gerald McMaster whose work both
>> contributed to two chapters of my paper.
>>
>> My interests lie in exploring curatorial strategies that support the
>> development and representation of artists' practice; with critical
>> self-reflexivity, transparency and collaboration at their core. I am
>> interested in working collaboratively towards the circulation and
>> representation of Native artistic production on an international
>> platform. Currently I have been exploring the practical application
>> and realisation of these interests and have begun with my 'doubts'
>> and questions as a starting point to start to work through my broad
>> interests. These concerns have included among others, my own
>> position, here in London as a non-Native Curator.
>>
>> I am now looking to specific artists to test my concerns and begin
>> with the centrality of the artworks, I have also begun to take steps
>> to meet with Native people living in the UK to find out their
>> opinions. I am also currently looking into Cyberspace as a territory
>> for international conversations, dialogue, forum and a potential
>> space for collaboration, curation and commissioning (I have very much
>> enjoyed the archived postings recommending CyberPowWow). I am
>> interested in the creating something sustainable that involves the
>> building of networks and exchange. I am not limiting my ideas to a
>> project that is UK based. I find the possibility of working with an
>> artist to create work that is location specific interesting, that is
>> not merely 'taken' and exhibited, but that emerges from a dialogue.
>>
>> I would be hugely grateful for your interest, on any level; if you
>> know of any artists or individuals who may find this interesting, or
>> if you have any questions, concerns, recommendations, and/or
>> suggestions, I would greatly appreciate your time and advice.
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