Category: Blog
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Volunteers Call Out
We at Signal Film and Media are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our exciting upcoming exhibition, which will mark the finale of our year-long Lost Stations digital arts programme. Time Back Way Back is a new exhibition from digital artist & videosmith Sam Meech, which will reimagine a corner of South Cumbria as a…
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Weds 22nd Nov | Time Back Way Back | Exhibition Opening
Inspired by a masterpiece of science fiction Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban. Time Back Way Back will see artist Sam Meech reimagine a small corner of South Cumbria as a haunting, post-apocalyptic world of science-fiction fantasy. Visitors will be immersed in a futuristic set and can expect to encounter performance, phosphorescent concrete forms, virtual reality and interactive…
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Lost & Found Exhibition | Amy Story
Following a successful opening event as part of our ‘Audio Visual’ evening with Octopus Collective, Lost & Found has welcomed many visitors to come and explore Barrow’s fascinating history. Below are some of the images from the show for anybody who missed it. Our next digital exhibition will be taking place in November so watch…
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Marshmallow Laser Feast Talk : Exploring reality
On Saturday the 8th of July we had the pleasure of welcoming Marshmallow Laser Feast to our studios. Haavard Tveito (Creative Technologist) brought Gear VR headsets along with him, offering the public a chance to try “In The Eyes Of The Animal”, a 360° sensory experience seen through the eyes of 4 different creatures. In…
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Mishka Henner Talk: Photography in the Internet Age
On Thursday 15th June, we were joined at Cooke’s Studios by world-renowned photographer Mishka Henner, as the fourth visiting artist of Lost Stations. Renowned for his interrogative approach to the medium of photography, Mishka Henner has been a pioneer in the use of internet, satellites and television imagery as a source for his artistic practice.…
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Lost Stations Exhibition | Digital mentorship programme.
In March Signal Film and Media launched a Digital arts mentorship programme led by Artist and Videosmith Sam Meech. Selected artists would take part in a series of workshops, critical discussions and development sessions with a view to gain new digital skills and produce work for exhibition. The artists were asked to respond to “Lost…
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Digital Photography Workshop with Felicity Hammond
On Saturday 3rd June, 13 photographers all keen to develop their digital photography skills joined a workshop led by Felicity Hammond. Beginning with the question ‘What is photography now?’, the day unfolded through exploring contemporary approaches to photography and how to really get photographs to tell a story to the viewer. Culminating in being set…
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In Defence of Industry | Opening Night
A few photographs from the bustling opening event for In Defence of Industry, our new commission for Lost Stations from Felicity Hammond. We welcomed guests from all over the UK to join us in celebrating the launch of this special piece, which focuses on the history of Barrow-in-Furness and the wider cumbrian landscape. The night included a fascinating artist talk from Felicity which…
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Henry Iddon Talk | Photography of Past, Present and Future
Henry’s humorous talk marked the second public talk of the programme and included insights on the ideas and processes behind his varied approaches to the medium of photography. Particularly memorable was Henry’s experience using an Underwood ‘Instanto’ camera for his ‘Insanto Outdoors’ series (currently on display at Keswick Museum). The camera, made in 1890 uses 10×12…
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Volunteers Wanted!
To apply for this opportunity, please write a short passage (max. 300 words) about why you would like to join our team of exhibition volunteers to kezz@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk