RE:thinkthings
RE:thinkthings
RE:thinkthings
RE:thinkthings

RE:thinkthings


I work mainly with lighting because it is a media which initially captures attention visually. It is a versatile media which can be manipulated to take many forms and transcend physical boundaries. It can exploit the aesthetic properties of any given material and enhance them in an innovative way which excites the senses and engages the mind. Because of its impact it can be used metaphorically to communicate meaning and messages, it can be used to elicit response and to surprise. Almost all of the pieces I create embody emotive purpose or provoke thought. Conceptually I am particularly interested in local culture and its role within our community and society. Much of my work is functional yet artistic by concept. I believe in the design of “smart products” which not only serve a functional purpose to improve our physical life experience, but contribute to thought provocation to educate and inform.
I work with a variety of materials and equipment, my practise does not focus on a particular “style” or method - instead it is fabricated as appropriate in response to the concept developed or the problem that is to be solved, as a result I work within all material areas but mainly with plastics, metals, timber and found objects. In order to construct my work I have to use a range of both hand tools and small bench mounted electrical equipment. Through my training I have experience in product design, silversmithing, furniture design, joinery, ceramics, glasswork, CAD/CAM, image manipulation, prototyping, modelmaking, technical drawing, rendering, marketing, photography, lighting products and installations, portraits, 3D reliefs and murals. My experience in education has provided me with opportunities to be involved with planning education activities, education management, public arts enrichment, therapeutic arts based activities in the community, curating and organising design exhibitions for schools, craft workshops for schools, design seminars / lectures and craft based taster sessions for art and design students.

Stand 17

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Ilsa Parry
Arena Art and Design Association
4 Jordan Street
Cultural Quarter
Baltic Triangle
Liverpool
L1 0BP

Tel: 07974186677
Email:
Web: ilsaparry@rethinkthings.co.uk