Lou Gue Hankins
Concepts Operating critically in a position between two familiar practices in contemporary society my practice is concerned with first the production and consumption of art and second the recording of personal histories through photography, illustration, slide projection, video, sound; using analog and digital formats. My practice addresses cultural shifts and transformations which are inextricably bound to the photographic image; focusing on the social and historical specifics of identity, perception and site. Through the investigation of both 'new' and 'old' forms of technology, the work challenges the transitory boundaries between subject/object and public/private.
Influences community led practice, working classes, own gender (female), culture, philosophy, science and technology, art history, cultural identity, geographical spaces, fine art/documentary photography,
Qualifications: 1996 BA Hons, Fine Art, First Class Honours, The Nottingham Trent University
Teaching Experience: 2017 - present P/T Lecturer / Course Leader in Photography & Digital Marketing, Nottingham College.
2005-2015 Lecturer & Course Leader in Creative Media: Photography, Animation, Video Production (Short Film & Music Video), Photojournalism delivering HE/FE programmes, New College Nottingham.
2000 Part-time Personal Tutor, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Photo Media/Sculpture, Nottingham Trent University. January-June 1999 Digital animation workshops, Nottingham Trent University 1999 Seminar, Tutorials, Part-time, Department of Visual Arts, Nottingham Trent University
Areas of work: Tertiary education, Exhibiting, Lecturing, New technologies, Practice-based research, Community education, Commissions
Qualifications and training 2025 - Multimedia Storytelling UAL London College of Communication. 2022 - Developing Creative Writing practice Goldsmiths, University of London. 2010 - D.T.L.L.S In-Service Teacher Training New College Nottingham, Nottingham. 1996 - MA Social History of Art, The University of Leeds (part complete). 1996 - BA (Hons) Fine Art - First Class, The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham.
Group exhibitions 2014- "What is Britishness?", Lace Market Gallery, Nottingham. 2009 - "Cruel Britannia" British Artists, T&P Fine Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, US 2004 - Human Beings - A Recipe, multi-media projection, County Youth Arts & Chill Lit, Nottinghamshire, Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire 2000 - Mute and Blink, digital slide projection/sound installation, RAID, The Guildhall, Derby, Q Arts. 1998 - Accident and Emergency (It's a cultural battleground) Photo Squad touring exhibition, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle; Rotherham City Art Gallery; The Bradford Design Exchange; Photo98 1998 - Rented Rooms, The Establishment Bar, Nottingham 1997 - Drive Me :/Crazy, Co-production with Frank Abbott, Leicester Phoenix Arts Centre, Leicester 1997 - Untitled, 400 Slide Installation, Visionfest, The Grand Hall, The Albert Dock, Liverpool 1996 - Untitled, 400 Slide Installation, Degree Show, Nottingham Trent University
Community Workshops 2004 - 'Human Beings - A Recipe', workshops/multi-media exhibition, County Youth Arts & Chill Lit, Nottinghamshire, Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire 2003 - Photo media leading to exhibition of work / aged 11-14 years, 'Me, Myself & Eye', Derby City Council, Derby Industrial Museum & Ockash Youth Club, Derbyshire
Commissions 2005 - reframing, Axis, online to relaunch the Axis website. Natwest, Dazed&Confused, Frameworks, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council
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