I work with drawing, installation, sound, performance and artist’s books. Some of my work is event based (and ephemeral as a result) while other work takes the form of drawings, books and texts which act as documents, records and scores. Repetitive acts and responsiveness play a part in my work.
I will be using the space at Bank Street to explore drawing as a spatial, multi dimensional realm which takes in the traditional formal elements of drawing, line, tone, texture etc. and merges these aspects with conditions such as intimacy, responsiveness, collectivity and humour.
I will be making work which maps out the space, life and situation of Bank St Arts, perhaps small interventions to be sought out by audiences and perhaps larger works which might be collaborative, (engaging other artists) or responsive (added to or taken away by the audience)
The residency will possibly culminate in a performance or sound work and I will be popping up at opportune moments throughout, in dialogue with the other programmes and residencies that are taking place at Bank St during my time there.
One aim of the residency is to connect Bank St Arts with artists and arts events in Leeds so watch out for interesting guests.
You can follow my progress at http://www.louisaparker.com/index.php?/projects/bank-street-arts-/
or on twitter @skiptomyloulou
