Visited the Slade School of Fine Art MA graduation show

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In early June, I visited the Slade MA graduation show. I know that their practice has always centered around the exploration of materials and form, which closely resonates with my current direction of research. Moreover, since the artists are still in the stage of study, I found in their works a kind of openness—ideas that are inspiring precisely because they are not yet fully resolved.

 

I was particularly drawn to the way some artists extended their works beyond the frame—onto the wall, the floor, and even into the entire space. Such subtle interventions were highly sophisticated. Some works, for instance, left only faint marks of nails on the wall, visible only upon close inspection. These almost imperceptible traces and extensions evoked a rich sense of imagination, prompting me to reflect on the intentions behind them.

 

While viewing these works, I also began to think about how audiences might respond when encountering my own pieces. This experience made me realise that the relationship between artwork and space is not static but rather a continuous process of generation and perception. The audience’s movement within the space becomes an essential part of understanding the work—their bodies unconsciously participate in its construction. In my own practice, I aim to explore this very interaction by questioning the frame, the boundary, and the act of extension, inviting viewers to reconsider the way they look.