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Barbara ANN JORDAN
Fine Artist
Based in Swansea, Wales, Ann Jordan’s work is often site-responsive and has a performative element, which references both historical and contemporary culture. The chosen materials are integral to the development of each work and to the concept underpinning it. Jordan deconstructs and then reconstructs the many layered textures and ideas to create a relationship between the domestic, private space and the public siting of the object/performance. In this way Jordan hopes to generate a dialogue, which engenders a cultural aesthetic and becomes a vehicle for social encounter. The key pre-requisite for the work is its relevance and accessibility to all members of society. A common thread of caring and continuity of line keep emerging within the work, which reflects Jordan’s initial profession and life experiences.
At present she continues to experiment and work with variety of media and is involved in collaborations with other artists.
Currently involved in Now for More is a series of events supporting Marc Rees’ epic immersive theatrical production, Now The Hero/ Nawr Yr Arwr for the 1914-1918 NOW UK arts programme for the First World War Centenary in Swansea, during September 2018.
Included in the Now For More events are the exhibitions Habitats#1 at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and Habitats#2 at the Grand Theatre, Swansea contemporary responses to The British Empire Panels painted by Frank Brangwyn in the Civic Centre.
Jordan’s response to the Brangwyn Panels is to celebrate the lushness, the fecundity and the myriad of colours depicting in them in contemporary way, through a variety of skills, craft and materials.
Jordan has divided the panels into different sizes. These are all linked and bound through woven techniques. They reference common narratives, histories, diversity and the uniqueness of Empire and Commonwealth, while acting as a memento mori to honour all those lost in the World War 1 conflicts.
At present she continues to experiment and work with variety of media and is involved in collaborations with other artists.
Currently involved in Now for More is a series of events supporting Marc Rees’ epic immersive theatrical production, Now The Hero/ Nawr Yr Arwr for the 1914-1918 NOW UK arts programme for the First World War Centenary in Swansea, during September 2018.
Included in the Now For More events are the exhibitions Habitats#1 at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and Habitats#2 at the Grand Theatre, Swansea contemporary responses to The British Empire Panels painted by Frank Brangwyn in the Civic Centre.
Jordan’s response to the Brangwyn Panels is to celebrate the lushness, the fecundity and the myriad of colours depicting in them in contemporary way, through a variety of skills, craft and materials.
Jordan has divided the panels into different sizes. These are all linked and bound through woven techniques. They reference common narratives, histories, diversity and the uniqueness of Empire and Commonwealth, while acting as a memento mori to honour all those lost in the World War 1 conflicts.
Response#1 : (Mixed textiles and paper on board 126cmx126cmx15cm) 2018
Response#2 (Mixed textiles and paper on board 180cmx180cmx15cm) 2018
Also included is Something We forgot to Remember: Contemporary Responses at Swansea Museum
The ‘responses will be situated among the artefacts investigating memory, loss and our seemingly never-ending behavioural cycle of War and destruction.’
‘PATCHED UP’
‘Patched Up’ is a reminder of the gallant men and women who served in the RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps, QA s (Queen Alexander Royal Nursing Corps and the VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment), who provided skilled care, reassurance, comfort and compassion to all those injured and often dying in the appalling conditions of the battlefields and in the makeshift hospitals during WW1. The quote is from ‘Parenthesis’, an epic poem of the First World War by David Jones, soldier, poet and artist.
The ‘responses will be situated among the artefacts investigating memory, loss and our seemingly never-ending behavioural cycle of War and destruction.’
‘PATCHED UP’
‘Patched Up’ is a reminder of the gallant men and women who served in the RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps, QA s (Queen Alexander Royal Nursing Corps and the VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment), who provided skilled care, reassurance, comfort and compassion to all those injured and often dying in the appalling conditions of the battlefields and in the makeshift hospitals during WW1. The quote is from ‘Parenthesis’, an epic poem of the First World War by David Jones, soldier, poet and artist.
