Sarah
Smizz is an artist based in Sheffield, UK. Her practice is concerned with the
democracy of information and social class inequalities. When she’s not trying
to be political or funny, Smizz has concerned herself with the task of trying
to draw the World. She approaches this one building at a time. Smizz was
recently shortlisted for the Bloomberg New Contemporaries in April.
From
the lecture, it was evident that her practice shifts in mediums but ultimately
follows the same medium (The Investigation of Power). This investigation refers
to the power of: Infrastructures, Systems, Ourselves, Criticism, Inequalities,
Social Class Issues. Accountability, Sustainability, Pedagogy are all points of
engagement that reflect in her work, often with a side of humour. This
theoretical approach to design allowed me to reflect on my work. I enjoy how
Sarah’s work questions society, this is something I could aim for within my
Major Project.
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| Sarah Smizz Website (Source: Smizz, 2017) |
After
much reflection on Sarah Smizz’ work I really enjoy her ability to draw freely.
This is a skill I have always wanted to learn however, my constant drive for
organised design prohibits me. As I progress through my study I will attempt
working in this style as I feel it could make me a more diverse designer. I
will also attempt to evoke thought through my designs reflecting on the issues
of sustainability.
References
Smizz, S. (2017). Sarah Smizz Website. Retrieved from
http://sarahsmizz.com.
