What are you exhibiting at the
show?
A walk in installation comprised of over 40 illustrations
that narrate the lifetime and experiences of my father. I wanted to explore my own family
history and the importance of communication between generations and also the
contrast he experienced growing up in Malaysia and settling in England.
You’ve produced a very impressive amount of work, how long
have you been working on this project and where did you start?
I had the idea whilst attending a family reunion in China
last year and started work at the beginning of my final year. I began
interviewing my father, recording five hours worth of stories and memories. I
then created images based around what he’d told me and took it from there.
I can see you’ve used a large variety of techniques, what do
you feel is your favourite way of working?
I particularly enjoy using lino cut techniques and painting
with dark inks, I also use a lot of charcoal. I think I just enjoy the darker,
muted palette but I’m trying to incorporate more colour into my practice
because I’ve often been accused of being too emo by my friends!
Do you listen to emo/screamo as you work? What kind of
working atmosphere do you usually like?
Haha no, I normally need something like Iron&Wine to
calm the chaotic atmosphere. I’m dyslexic and dyspraxic so it makes for an
interesting experience when I have a lot to organise; it always comes good in
the end though.
What do you love about what you
do?
I struggle with being articulate with language so I love how
you can communicate using images in a way that you can’t through words.
What’s the best advice you’ve
been given this year?
Embrace your imperfections and don’t worry when things go wrong,
it could be the start of a new way of working
What kept you sane during the
Final Major Project?
Total denial and tea, lots of
tea
Green or English breakfast?
Jasmine!
See more of Jade’s work HERE.
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