University of Edinburgh

What is Seen, What is Said to be Seen: Exploring doubt as a critical tool within artist's moving-image practice

Academic History:

2017 - present: PhD Fine Art

2009 - 2010: Master of Fine Art (Distinction)

1999 - 2003: Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (First Class Honours)

Supervisors:

Dr Susannah Thompson

Dr Sarah Neely

Torsten Lauschmann

Previous Research Projects:

Cabinet Interventions, 2017, a research residency in Pollok House, Glasgow, developing new and original research into the role, potentials and limitations of material culture in defining place.

Footnoting the Archive, 2016, a research residency with Laura Edbrook exploring Margaret Tait’s archive, Kirkwall, Orkney, in partnership with MAP magazine.

A Skull and a Screen, 2015, research residency and exhibition in response to the archaeology of South Uist, in partnership with Atlas Arts, Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre, North Uist.

Scholarships:

AHRC PhD Studentship

Creative Scotland's Artist's Bursary Programme, 2014

Awards:

Margaret Tait Award, 2017. A film commission in partnership with LUX, GFF and Creative Scotland to support experimental and innovative artists working with film and moving image.

The Margaret Tait Residency Award, 2012

Maverick Award, Tom McGrath Trust, 2011

Glasgow Sculpture Studios Graduate Fellowship Award (2010)

Contact Details:

Email: s.forrest1@student.gsa.ac.uk

First published: 25 September 2017