Site unseen : towards an immateriality

Site Unseen is a personal yet thorough exploration of the theoretical foundations of my artistic methodology, focusing on concepts of the minor and the fifth site in addition to examining the function of a consistently non-linear practice and the practical considerations of being an artist. Fundamentally this research is concerned with the act of withholding content as a strategic action, and the metonymic capabilities of an object or image are explored, uncovered and utilised in the production of bespoke artworks for display in a private residence, largely removed from the influence of standard institutional frameworks for exhibition. The engagement of the limited audience for these artworks is discussed in relation to the structures that support and signify an art object, which enable the audience an expansive and emancipatory system of learning. The notion of expansiveness again is utilised when referencing the confines of the audience, which is established through the multiple tiers of exposure to this research. Site-specificity is a fundamental aspect of this research and informs both the private nature of the exegesis and its production within the institution.