Project Lead: Professor Robert Williams; Research Assistant: Laura Harrison.
The University of Cumbria Institute of Arts & Arts Research Initiative (ARI) became ‘host’ in partnership with Tullie House Museum for the national event GeoWeek. Held at the Brampton Road Campus and Brantwood, the event included writing workshops, two exhibitions, film screenings and the free two-day symposium exploring themes of cultural engagement with the geologic through the interpretations of contemporary artists and cultural practitioners. Central to the event were contributions from Institute of Arts postgraduate research degree candidates.
The events presented responses to the geologic imaginary, considered through the lens of contemporary cultural interventions and critical reflections of artists, writers and practitioners. There were 16 presentations including keynotes from artist/filmmaker Bryan McGovern Wilson calling in from the La Brea Tarpits in Los Angeles who screened a specially commissioned film, Communication Measures to Bridge 4.543 Billion Years; and Glasgow based artist Ilana Halperin who presented a talk entitled My Conglomerate Family.
Photo: Bull-pot of the Witches, Cumbria. Photo Credit: David Gledhill ©Robert Williams 2022
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