Film 'Dreamland'

In the lead up to the exhibition at the Pie Factory I have been experimenting with 'found' film of the now closed Dreamland Amusement  Park in Margate, Kent. Using Adobe Premier Pro I have re-editied and layered several films to create a defining set of images of the scenic railway; my aim to document  time, whilst aiding the re-call of memories by the viewer. Originally the film was edited in black and white, however following a viewing amongst my peers at an MA seminar it was suggested that I revert back to colour. The coloured film I feel is far more successful as it not only captures the colours of the park but also helps to define the various elements. Film stills have also been capture to illustrate the many moments contained within the film. Prior to exhibiting at the Pie factory the film was also included within the 'Little Cinema' exhibition at the Horsebridge Art Centre, as part of the Whitstable Biennale 2012.

Statement to accompany film:

‘ a rollercoaster is unwittingly constructed with such geometry that those who take the ride emerge decades from the point at which they began.’ (Victor Burgin)

My work explores the relationship between place, memory and time, and how this maybe illustrated both visually and aesthetically. I aim to poetically traverse these elements whilst illustrating the existence of the site; a means for the past to be re-called to the present. The assemblage of films form and collate many memories of Dreamland that aim to transport the viewer; an attempt to bring about collective memory of the site through a series of images. The process of manipulation has evolved as a method of index; capturing a series of moments within a single defining film that mirrors Dreamlands existence.

Stills

Helen

The Dreamlife of Debris

Interim MA show

22nd to 28th November 2012

As part of our MA we have just completed an exhibition titled The Dreamlife of Debris, held at the Pie Factory in Margate. The work displayed included sculpture, paintings, photography and film.

Helen Poulteney  'Dreamland' (digital film)

Cathy Tutton (film, sculpture, mixed media)

Carole Day (sculpture)

Cazzie Marsh (painting)

Cherie Peters (painting)

Sue Fletcher (mixed media)

Clare Beattie (sculpture)

Mathew Phillips (animation)

Angela Peermohamed (sculpture)

Jake Weeks (installation, photography)

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Hi, this is the third painting that I put in for the Pie Factory, Margate, exhibition. The private view went really well, a good response from the public for all the artists concerned.
Today we had a crit with our lecturer, Dr Terry Perks. I was quite pleased with the feedback.
I'm going to be quite busy over the coming weeks, leading up to Christmas. New year assessments require a 5000 word, Critical research paper, based on myself and work, and a new painting for review.  Cherie

 Thursday 8th November 2012.
 Carol-yvonne (Cazzie) Marsh.
  Here are my new paintings.

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Hi I have completed my second piece of work for the 'Grandmother's Tale' series, just in time to exhibit at the Pie Factory exhibition. I have begun a third but it probably wont be ready until after christmas. I should start my critical research paper now, but I cant seem to concentrate, as I just want to finish my next painting, patience is a virtue I dont seem to have ;-) Cherie