Wig Sayell
Art Practitioner Overview
My own projects begin with extensive historical research, often focused on specific communities and locations, or with the history of photography itself. This suggests certain materials and processes, the final work evolving from a practical and conceptual engagement with these. My practice is therefore flexible in its approaches, calling upon experimental photography, digital photography, drawing, video and performance. Most recently in December 2018, I created a temporary site specific photographic and found object installation for the Museum of Rural Life, Reading that drew inspiration from the lighting and candle archive there.
My work also allows me insight into the breadth and diversity of contemporary art practice. My work features in exhibitions that bring together artists from across the country, engaging in innovative work from a range of disciplines. I have experience with working with other artists, and this had allowed my an understanding of a diverse range of approaches. I have worked as an artist in the community since 1997, and have since undertaken many art and photographic projects with adults and children, these encouraging diversity through opening access for those who encounter barriers to artistic engagement. This led to the successful application to the Arts Council for a ‘Grants for the Arts Project’ that I personally proposed and managed. Entitled ‘The Workhouse Community Project’, this was also supported by Banbury and Bicester College.
My aim for the future is to continue researching ideas and techniques, and collaborating with other artists and institutions.
