Kerry Langsdale - The Art of Time Project
Langsdale’s practice lies at the intersection of philosophy and contemporary art. Her artistic journey began with a fusion of philosophical inquiry and creative expression, culminating in a series of artworks and projects that invite viewers to contemplate the nature of time. Grounded in rigorous academic research gained during her PhD on the philosophy of time, Langsdale's artistic projects serve as accessible portals to complex temporal ideas.
Dedicated to community engagement, Langsdale has organised and delivered numerous public events and educational initiatives, fostering dialogue and enriching understanding of philosophy through art. Her collaborative and solo projects alike explore diverse perspectives on time, transcending traditional boundaries and inviting audiences to ponder its significance.
Beyond academia, Langsdale is committed to democratising philosophical discourse and creating inclusive educational opportunities for artists and enthusiasts. By bridging theory and lived experience, she strives to make philosophical inquiry relevant and accessible to all.
Current and Ongoing Projects
‘Making Time’, 2022 – present. UK wide interdisciplinary public engagement workshop, exploring the folk intuition of time through the lens of contemporary art.
‘You Don’t Normally See People Walking Backwards Through Water’, 2020 – present. Collaboration with Daniel Rapley, exploring how our relationship with photography informs our pre-theoretical conception of time, and how this medium might further our philosophical conception of time.
Delivering 121 and Mentoring
‘Time: Intuition, Existence and Experience’, for artist Mark Walker, Oct 2023.
‘Fire and Flux: The Philosophy of Heraclitus’, for artist Billie Ireland, July 2023.
‘Presentism and Relativity’, for artist Pauline Wooley, Oct 2022.
‘On Philosophy and Time’, for artist Shelley Perkins, Oct 2022.
Public Engagement and Workshops
Making Time, May 2023, Alpha Pro Creative, Derby.
MArKING Time, Forthcoming (May 2024). In Conversation with the Artists Andrew Bracey and Kate Buckley. General Practice, Lincoln.
Making Time, Sept 2023. The Pod, Coventry.
Making Time, Mar 2023. Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester.
Making Time, Jan 2023. Tiger Community, Nottingham.
Making Time, Oct 2022. Primary Gallery, Nottingham.
Critical Engagement with Art, May 2022. Surface Gallery, Nottingham.