Lou 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, slide projection, video, sound; using traditional and digital formats. My practice addresses cultural shifts and transformations which are inextricably bound to the photographic image; focussing 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 complex boundaries between subject/object, inside/outside and public/private.
Influences 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: 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 Residencies Community education
