Monday, February 16, 2009

Re: [Yasmin_announcements] inquiry parapsychology

there is sevral of photography albums at the visual studies workshop
(rochester NY) research center, http://www.vsw.org
real worth looking into,
I can't recall when they are from but I would say pre-wwII,
it's direct connection from the spirits onto silver gelatin
quite something !
hopefully helpfull
best
n

Le 16 févr. 09 à 20:35, roger malina a écrit :

> 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."
>
> Regards,
> Richard Brown
>
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> rb@mimetics.com
> www.mimetics.com
>
>
>
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