The Travelling Camera Obscura Project – the Journey
When people see my exhibitions, they often ask “Where did you get the idea to do this”” or “How did you know to do this?” The truth is a long winding road, consisting of play, curiosity and errance. The journey into the world of lenses, pinhole and cameras starts in 2013, when I first encountered … Continue reading
The Travelling Camera Obscura Project (I)
Where to view my camera obscura within the next few days: At l’Observatoire. The room has been transformed into a double camera obscura. Timings: Saturday 20 Oct 2018, 10:00 – 1:00 and Sunday 21st Oct 2018, 11:00 -3:00 Check details on Facebook At 42 Cambridge Road, a whole HDB room has been invaded by the … Continue reading
September update
Here is an update about projects I have been involved over the last few months! In June, I was invited to the Arteles Residency in Hämeenkyrö (Finland). I was particularly excited to be in Finland in June to witness the long summer days (although technically, no midnight sun). The theme of the residency, “Back to … Continue reading
Contribution to Big Data discussion
On the 7th of May, a conference entitled “Is Big Data a New Medium?” was held at Lasalle College of the Arts. I was invited to contribute as a speaker and decided to perform the conversations I had been having with neuroscientist and neuroethologist Prof Suresh Jesuthasan. The conversation relates to trying to come … Continue reading
HEVEALOGY
Hevealogy noun [u] /hɪəviːlə.dʒi/ the scientific study of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis. As part of the school programme, students follow classes on physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history… But the rubber plant is so important that it needs its own classroom and its own hours of study in the curriculum. Hevea brasiliensis (the botanical name … Continue reading
Isabelle Desjeux 