SNEEZE

I received Arts Council (England) funding to pursue an R&D art-science investigation called SNEEZE. The aim of this project is to develop an artistic response re-presenting the common allergy hay fever and to highlight pollen’s beauty and malevolence in an informative, engaging art experience. First-hand data will be collected through collaborations with scientists involved in pollen forecasting and SEM imaging, together with medics and patients who are undergoing treatments for hay fever to emerge into a body of art works through animated film, drawing and sound installations. The underpinning science and data will act as a visual catalyst to reach a variety of different audiences including patients, scientists, students of science and art and the public in local community spaces through exhibitions, a series of actual and virtual postcards, talks, seminars and general interactions.

In 2019/2020, I received Arts Council (England) funding to pursue an R&D art-science investigation called SNEEZE. The aim of this project is to develop an artistic response re-presenting the common allergy hay fever and to highlight pollen’s beauty and malevolence in an informative, engaging art experience. First-hand data will be collected through collaborations with scientists involved in pollen forecasting and SEM imaging, together with medics and patients who are undergoing treatments for hay fever to emerge into a body of art works through animated film, drawing and sound installations. The underpinning science and data will act as a visual catalyst to reach a variety of different audiences including patients, scientists, students of science and art and the public in local community spaces through exhibitions, a series of actual and virtual postcards, talks, seminars and general interactions.
SNEEZE: Newhampton Arts Centre’s Perspective
"An art-science ACE project to explore the common allergy hay fever, highlighting pollen's beauty and malevolence." Last year, hay fever sufferers were acquainted with their pollen enemies through the exhibiting of the SNEEZE Project's work at Newhampton Arts...
SNEEZE: Grass Pollen
"An art-science ACE project to explore the common allergy hay fever, highlighting pollen's beauty and malevolence." 'When the wind blows, the grass bends' - Confucius The grains of grass pollen will stay nestled in an anther, lying in wait...
SNEEZE: Tree Pollen
"An art-science ACE project to explore the common allergy hay fever, highlighting pollen's beauty and malevolence." Weeds and grasses are often the first to get the blame for the public's allergic reactions because their malevolent pollen...
SNEEZE: Artistic Outcomes
"An art-science ACE project to explore the common allergy hay fever, highlighting pollen's beauty and malevolence." As the SNEEZE project has progressed a body of art works have emerged that incorporate drawings, installation, film and sound. The final...
SNEEZE: Daisy vs. Hazel
"An art-science ACE project to explore the common allergy hay fever, highlighting pollen's beauty and malevolence." Which pollen grain causes the most problem for hay fever sufferers? (read on for the answer) Daisies rely mostly on...
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