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MELANIE KING: FIRST LIGHT
03 November - 15 December 2017
Leeds Art University, Vernon Street
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My solo show 'First Light' is ongoing at Leeds Art University until 15th December, where I am sharing results of my practice-based research. I will be lecturing at Leeds Art University on 14th December from 5-7pm, book here. On 13th December from 7pm, I will be speaking about my work for Miniclick Leeds alongside Al Brydon.
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MELANIE KING: ANCIENT LIGHT
10 January - 01 February 2018
Blyth Gallery, Imperial College London
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I am happy to announce my first solo show in London, Ancient Light, which will take place in the Blyth Gallery at Imperial College London during January 2018. This exhibition will explore how light from incredibly distant stars can directly affect photosensitive film. Original negatives will be displayed alongside silver gelatin prints.
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MELANIE KING
Parallax: Perspectives in Astronomy and Photography
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In November, I published an article "Parallax: Perspectives in Astronomy and Photography" for Interalia Magazine's issue on collaborations, edited by Eleanor Armstrong. In this 4500 word article, you can read about my collaborations with a range of different institutions, and hear from my collaborators. For more of my practice based research and writing, you can read my research blog here.
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LUMEN
Bankley Gallery, Manchester
1-7 Dec 2017
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Solarized Moon, original photographic negative captured in collaboration with Theo Schlichter at UCLO Observatory, 2017.
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I am very happy to return to my home city of Manchester to participate in an exhibition surrounding themes of astronomy and light, with my collective Lumen Studios. Artists include: Louise Beer, Leanne Bell-Gonczarow, Jacqueline Butler, Jennifer Brookes, Tom Cowell, John Hooper, Rebecca Huxley, Mark Lascelles-Thornton, Dave Lunt, Helen McGhie, Lucy Ridges and Natasha Sabatini.
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TECHNIQUES OF THE OBSERVER //
THE LIGHT POSTGRADUATE READING GROUP AT UAL
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On 30 November, I lead the new Light Postgraduate Reading Group based at Central Saint Martins. I used "Techniques of the Observer" by Jonathan Crary as a starting point, exploring first of all how Goethe made a personal distinction between objective truth and subjective perception after seeing strange colours and forms within a camera obscura. Throughout the reading group we discussed the camera and objectivity in art and science, the retinal after image, optics and objectivity, perception of colour, the camera occur, illusions - kaleidoscopes, dioramas, stereoscopes and the phantasmagoria. The Light Reading Group is a new initiative started by myself (practice based MPhil researcher at the Royal College of Art) and Sara Buoso (PhD candidate at Central Saint Martins). In May 2018 we will be organising a symposium at Chelsea College of Art for the new International Day of Light. Please email myself or Sara Buoso if you would like to join, or propose a session.
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