Rosa Barba at the Turner Contemporary

Rosa Barba recently exhibited a number of works with projection at their centre. She focuses not only on what is projected, but also the mechanics of the projector. Her projections utilise space and draws the viewer to analyse her approach to the medium.

'Rosa Barba has become known for her imaginative approach to the medium of film. She often experiments with its material parts - light, projector, celluloid filmstrip, screen and sound apparatus.' 

Turner Contemporary Exhibition Catalogue

As a predominant factor of my work is projection I was interested to see not only what was projected but also her utilisation of space and inclusion of sound. In 'Subconscious Society' she includes film of Manchester and Kent, examining their histories, once wealthy and industrious, now many areas abandoned and in dis-repair. Its method of display is a back projection on to a large suspended screen in the centre of the room, allowing the film to be seen from both sides. This method is one of consideration in my own work and perhaps the use of multiple screens could interact with one another as well as the viewer.

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