Ordinary Things Louise Siddons
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What does the word 'ordinary' mean to you? In this short-form podcast, Louise Siddons, Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art (part of the University of Southampton), invites artists to reflect on the role of the ordinary in art and life.
Conceived in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, held at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023, the podcast intentionally uses ordinary tools to record interviewees in ordinary places, which means the audio quality can vary and ambient noises sometimes intrude.
The music for Ordinary Things was composed and performed by Giles Siddons. Artwork for the exhibition was designed by Studio 3015 at Winchester School of Art but modified for the podcast. All episodes are recorded, edited, and produced by Louise Siddons.
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Francis Gene-Rowe
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Francis Gene-Rowe, teaching fellow in Global Media Management at Winchester School of Art, instrumentalises the ordinary as a strategy for creative practice.
Find out more about Francis:
On their website
In this episode, Francis mentions:
Ursula K. Le Guin's essay, 'The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction' (1986)
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. -
Danny Aldred
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Danny Aldred, Principal Teaching Fellow in Design at Winchester School of Art, connects the creative work of design with collage and play.
Find out more about Danny:
Instagram
At the University of Southampton
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. -
Stephen Cornford
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Stephen Cornford, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Winchester School of Art, acknowledges that making art is not just an ordinary part of his life but a necessary one.
Find out more about Stephen:
Instagram
On his website
At the University of Southampton
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. -
Megen de Bruin-Molé
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Megen de Bruin-Molé, Lecturer in Digital Media Practice at Winchester School of Art, reflects on the dangers of the Dutch saying, ‘just be normal’.
Find out more about Megen:
At the University of Southampton
And the ‘zine included in the Ordinary Things exhibition:
The Undutiful Daughter's Heart
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. -
Kwame Phillips
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Kwame Phillips, Senior Lecturer in Media Practices at Winchester School of Art, explains why he says hello to people on the street.
Find out more about Kwame:
Instagram
On his website
At the University of Southampton
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. -
Gordon Hon
The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Gordon Hon, Lecturer in Contemporary Studies at Winchester School of Art, suggests that everything can be traced back to the ordinary experiences of domestic life.
Find out more about Gordon:
Instagram
At the University of Southampton
In this episode, Gordon mentions:
‘Das Unheimliche’ by Sigmund Freud
The Oedipus complex
Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.
Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.