2nd Mar 2016 6:30pm
Sallis Benney Theatre
Professor of Visual Communication, Paul Sermon will present his inaugural lecture on Wednesday 2 March.
In his lecture titled ‘Stop thinking about art works as objects, and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences’, Professor Sermon will attempt to present over twenty years of work in forty minutes.
He quotes Brian Eno, stating ‘art is something that happens; a process, not a quality, and all sorts of things can make it happen.’ Professor Sermon’s response will therefore explore his own work and practice through the documentation, stories and accounts of the experiences he has affected.
Central to his practice is an ability to present a sense of ‘touch’ in a global network, where the role of the viewer becomes creator. The networked video installations he has developed connect audiences around the world. The audiences’ engagement within them makes the work, and their shared experiences of them creates the Art.
Since the early nineteen-nineties Professor Paul Sermon’s practice-based research in the field of contemporary media art has centred on the creative use of telecommunication technologies. He teaches students at all levels, from undergraduates to supervising PhD students, and considers his teaching to be an integral part of his creative practice.
Free event, all welcome. If you would like to attend, please register online no later than 48 hours prior to the event.
