Scott Daniels

Monday 9 November -  Saturday 5 December 2009

 

 

 

Co.Lab, the title for Daniels first solo exhibition promises to be both interactive and ‘collaborative’. The exhibition title refers to three words that define the artwork and viewing experience:

Scott Daniels is an emerging artist who has recently returned to Plymouth after studying Fine Art at University College Falmouth.  His work sets out to involve his audience directly in the process of ‘finishing’ the artwork – creating a situation where the viewer becomes a participant. Parts of the installation are triggered into life when viewers pass through the space; others are an invitation to the audience to make their ‘mark’ on the work.

The active role that audience members take is both creative and destructive – a new ‘shredder’ work begins to produce ‘waste’ as a result of viewing – perhaps instilling a sense of responsibility in viewers.     

Collaboration: Inferred to through the interactive nature of the works, the viewer becomes a collaborator - involved in the completion of the artworks through their interaction with them.

Laboratory: Used to explore ideas around the installation space becoming an environment for discovery and social experimentation.

Company: Referred to in the relational sense - people coming together via shared moments of participation. 

Daniels will also work with Spatial Design students at the College to explore possibilities for re-configuring the installation during the run of the exhibition and has involved a number of other participants who have provided raw material for the show.

For more information visit Scott’s website: www.scottdaniels.co.uk

Click here to listen to Scott talking about his work on local radio: scottdaniels