My practice is largely concerned with ideas of escapism and subjects of boredom. The objects and materials I employ are often products or tools of mass consumption and are globally familiar. I consider the physicality of the chosen items as well as their habitual use or purpose. The attempt is then to draw out or create an underlying significance through a predetermined and systematic process of intervention. This resulting consequence is an engrossing enquiry into the abundance of time we have on our hands and how we choose to fill it with distraction and recreation.
As an outcome my work has a methodical and often compulsive character while visually it examines the traditional codes of space and perception, inviting query into the everyday. I draw influence from conceptual and folk-art.
Maria McKinney
Name:
Maria McKinney Role:
Artist
Media:
Installation
Region:
Ireland Share
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Age:
27
Education:
University of Ulster
Qualification:
First class honours
Award:
Arts Council of Ireland Bursary, Arts Council of Northern Ireland support for the individual artist
Award:
The Taylor award
Award:
The Red Stables emerging visual artist award Contact Details
Email:
mckinneymaria@googlemail.com Web Links
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