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Gillian McIver
Born: Northumbria, UK. Raised in Canada. Currently
based in London.
Studied history, literature and philosophy in Canada, then film
and new media studies in London. Has been exhibitng professionally
since 1997. Works as a film-maker and fine artist in video, with
some practice in photography and mixed media. Interested in issues
of site-specific art practice, new media theory, collaborative arts
and transcultural practice.
"I am interested in revealing images which are very strong; that
offer a glimpse of past worlds and indistinct realities; where the
boundaries between fiction and documentary blur, and memories take
on a life of their own."
"I made The River duribng a hot Russian summer on the banks of the
River Oka. A group of artists were making a site-specific art project
in the ruins of a former industrial site in the city fo Nizhny Novgorod.
Living by the river every day as we worked onsite, I came to realise
why the motif of the river as a place of rebirth and regeneration
has such resonance. The river gave us inspiration, relaxation, and
beauty." |
