Third Matter Catalogue
Press Release
THIRD MATTER, MA Art and Science graduates at Central Saint Martins, presented a stimulating event showcasing their unique insight into contemporary issues. With an eclectic mix of backgrounds, and inspired by their individual connections with the evolving area of art and science, works responded to diverse topics including: Consciousness through sound; non-verbal communication across dimensions; alienation and reclaiming the self, nostalgia and memory provoked by smell. The body is investigated through the tropes of scientific enquiry and models of A.I. and considerations of genetics and evolutionary pressure. The effects of how we co-habit with the landscape and nature are explored through themes of Anthropocene, pollution and interfaces of synthetic and organic matter and questions relating to the evidence of ‘being’ are raised from visualising particle energy release to the existence of black holes.
Provocative, challenging and engaging, the exhibition included works developed from research undertaken by private enquiry and through collaborations with scientists. With student backgrounds spanning electro-engineering, fine art, film production, graphic design, photography to psychology, the creative relationships between art and science are explored in an individual approach expressed by a diverse range of media.
Class of 2017
- Agnese Basova
- Josh Chow
- Monika Dorniak
- Michelle von Mandel
- Maria McCullough (Macc)
- Juan Perez
- Leon Radschinski-Gorman
- Virginie Serneels
- Iting Shih
- Hannah Scott
- Heather Scott
- Nicolas Strappini
- Neus Torres Tamarit
- Yu-Ji
THIRD MATTER ACTION DAY accompanied the exhibition with an events programme including performances, tours, and demonstrations. Students shares ideas and motivations through activities and discussion.