My name is Frances Prendergast, I am a keen art student and
at the end of this year I hope to embark on a Fine Art degree. I have been
interested in art from an early age; avidly practising sketching, card making,
painting and other craftwork. I was often praised in my early school life for
having an artistic talent beyond my years. I thoroughly enjoyed studying Fine
Art at college and I am currently very excited at the prospect of higher
education. I am keen to further broaden my artistic skills, be introduced to
new ways of working and be inspired by new people who will positively direct my
development as an artist.
Recently, I have started to paint and re-invent old
furniture which I hope to begin selling in the near future; as well as
paintings and other pieces.
As well as Art I have a passion for Film, which I took at
A-level along with Psychology. These interests are an extension of my
reflective, analytical nature which is present in much of my work.
In my second year of Film Studies, I made a short film
entitled ‘A Bad Seed’, which explores the burden of teenage pregnancy on young
people. I wanted to create a film laced with hidden meaning and ambiguity, but
with an underlying powerful message. These messages and emotions are conveyed
via various visual motifs, symbolism and music. The pace of editing is also
intended to manipulate the mood of the film. The film is very stylised and is
an extension of how I work as an artist.
Having heard Manchester Metropolitan’s art department spoken
of very highly by tutors and current students, and being very impressed by the
online prospectus, I noted the university as one of my top 5 choices.
I look forward to working with new people who have new and
further knowledge, technique and inspiration to give. I am intrigued at the
prospect of exploring themes such as ‘Identity, Semiotics and the Body’, and
workshops introducing me to new media and processes. I am excited at the
opportunity to have my own workspace and am particularly interested in the ‘Art
and Audience’ unit, as well as ‘Studio in Context 2’ in the second year, where
I will have the privilege of creating an exhibition either as an individual or
part of a group.
I hope you will consider me a worthy candidate for the
course.
*Please note: this portfolio is intended to be viewed in date
order, older posts first, starting with 'Life drawing. November 11th 2010*