Susan Collins.
Is the name Susan significant (spooky wail of Theremin)? It¹s out there...
Regards
Simon
On 16/2/09 19:35, "roger malina" <rmalina@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
> Dear Yasminers,
> I am researching the links between Art and Parapsychology and wondered
> if anyone can suggest artists who have worked in this field?
>
> I am aware of the work by Susan MacWilliam:
>
> "Susan MacWilliam's practice involves the investigation of particular
> individual case histories and myths, particularly those relating to the
> paranormal, the supernatural and to perceptual phenomena. She
> incorporates the fields of psychical research, psychology and physiology
> into her artistic practice. Using video, photography and installation,
> her works explore ideas about the presentation and credibility of an
> image and question vision and perception, reality and illusion.
> MacWilliam has made work about materialisation mediums, table tilters,
> optograms, trance, dermo optical perception and x-ray vision. MacWilliam
> works extensively with archives and direct first hand contact with
> research bodies and figures significant to the narratives. The use of
> interview and documentary processes as portraiture is explored.
> MacWilliam produces unique works of art that provide a visual entry
> point into the history of parapsychology."
Simon Biggs
Research Professor
edinburgh college of art
s.biggs@eca.ac.uk
www.eca.ac.uk
www.eca.ac.uk/circle/
simon@littlepig.org.uk
www.littlepig.org.uk
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Edinburgh College of Art (eca) is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC009201
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