On the occasion of British Art Show 8 (BAS8) in Southampton, the University’s LGBT+ Staff Network is proud to host an ‘In Conversation’ event with participating artist Patrick Staff and Louise Coysh, Associate Director of Arts and Culture at the University.
The event will take place on Tuesday 13 December from 18:00 – 19:00 in room 2003 (Lecture Theatre), Building 46, Highfield Campus.
Click here to book your place.
For the duration of BAS8, Staff’s contributed video, performance and installation work The Foundation (2014) will be housed at the John Hansard Gallery, Highfield Campus.
Exploring queer or transgender identities, counter-cultures and politics of the body, the film installation combines interviews, historical film material and experimental dance. As its starting point, this work draws upon the time Staff spent in Los Angeles at the home of the homoerotic artist Tom of Finland (now a foundation dedicated to preserving and raising awareness of the late artist’s work).
For the event, the artist will discuss the central themes of their practice, artistic processes and approach to work. In addition, clips from The Foundation and new film work will be screened. A drinks reception will follow the event.
Patrick Staff is an interdisciplinary artist who works with film, installation, dance, theatre, performance and workshops. Through collaborative projects, Staff explores a multitude of ideas and notions concerning, but not limited to, discipline and the body, austerity and economic growth, educational and working conditions, policing and ideas of resistance.
Andy Cast, Chair of the University’s LGBT+ Staff Network said:
Patrick’s lecture is a brilliant example of how we are developing collaborations with the wider University as we forge a diverse and equal community of staff and students.
More information, including how to book your ticket, can be found here.
