Traction Project SpaceTraction is a new artist-led space developed by artist/curator Erika Cann, supported and housed within Positive Light Projects, on Exeter’s Sidwell St.
Set in the left hand side of the building's large street-facing windows, the gallery provides a flexible space to test new ideas and present work in all formats, in a 24/7 accessible location. The gallery's focus is to develop ideas and to provide experience and support for emerging artists, showcasing high quality, critically engaged, contemporary visual art to a diverse audience in Exeter city centre. The aim is to provide opportunities to artists at the early stages of their career, not only to exhibit but to access advice and guidance on the curation, marketing and presentation of their practice. The first year’s programme will stage 5-6 exhibitions, curated by invitation or selected by open call and will include an exhibiting opportunity for a Foundation Diploma graduate from Exeter College, selected during their end of year exhibition. This kind of targeted support is a key part of the ethos of the space, complimenting that of the wider community support ethos of Positive Light Projects. Follow Traction Project Space for updates.
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Workshops and Projects
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Creative Roaming WalksCreative Roaming walks with Exeter Phoenix's Social[practice] program.
Exploring ideas of boundaries, observation and roaming both in a creative sense and in the landscape, we will be sharing discussions about our creative practices. Find out more about the upcoming walks here |
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Future Fossils: imaginations through cameraless photography, workshop at Celebrate Start Bay with Harbour House, Kingsbridge.
A workshop exploring our relationship to the natural world and geological time through cyanotypes. Painting pebble-like forms with the chemicals, I invited participants to choose from found man-made and natural objects to explore how these material lifespans might interact with future strata. The results were exhibited at 'The Great Turning: Tidal Signals, Tidal Cycles' at Harbour House. |
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Cave Creatures Cyanotype workshop
Underland Passages, Sound and Sensory Event during Art Week Exeter 2023 During our Sound and Sensory event I invited people to create cyanotypes depicting creatures that could be found underground. Objects included shells, fossils and other found elements. |
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Campaign for National Parks, New Perspectives Bursary
Social walks using public transport to Dartmoor National Park. Publication reviewing various routes and the value of walking in groups. Find out more here |
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Ephemeris, Moon Press Issue Six.
I was the guest editor for Tour De Moon's sixth issue of their publication 'Moon Press'. I chose the theme of moon travel and sustainability, and worked with 10 artists who created responses to the brief. Ephemeris is available to view online by clicking the image to the left. A limited edition print run of 80 copies was produced. Designer: Olivia Bush Producer: Anjali Prashar-Savoie |
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