Wayfaring Places : Studio Compositions~Immersive Cells of Inquiry.

Undisciplined small spaces, places of refuge and solitude. A physical space, where an atmosphere quietly echoes spatial metaphors of enclosure, interiority and the sited and situated condition of making.

Studio Environments : Reconstructions and Fictions. Studio spaces for speculative making.

Wayfaring Landscapes~Affective Aesthetics of Difference.

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A collection of slab-built ceramic sculptures crafted by artist Russell Moreton.

These works are described as exploring themes of "making" and the metaphysical nature of architectural spaces.

The sculptures are intended to evoke the silence and tranquillity found within historical architectural settings.

Moreton's process often involves slab construction techniques and research into specific historical sites to develop these forms.

The research collage depicts a curated collection of materials focused on late 20th-century art and architecture, likely from a research board or publication. Jannis Kounellis: The large black-and-white image features an installation by Jannis Kounellis, a key figure in the Italian Arte Povera movement, known for using raw materials like iron and coal. Carlo Scarpa: A handwritten note identifies another part of the collage as related to Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect renowned for his masterful renovation of historic buildings and intricate detailing. Architectural Detail: The top-right image showcases a historic stone structure, typical of the locations Scarpa worked with, showing a sculpture placed inside a renovated architectural space. Art Montage: The overall composition functions as a visual research montage, contrasting structural, industrial forms with historical contexts.

The documentary image and pinhole photograph features text referencing Rodin | Beuys Working Practices and includes a photographic portrait of a man reminiscent of artist Joseph Beuys. The collage incorporates elements that resemble technical drawings or maps of buildings, possibly related to architectural studies or documentation. This style of layering images with text overlays and handwritten annotations is consistent with artistic practices aimed at disrupting conventional viewing, similar to the "dynamic labyrinth" concepts explored in 1960s exhibitions.