Welcome to the real world : a guide to effective implementation of self service : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Fine Arts at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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2017
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Massey University
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Utilising international artists Marcus Coates, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, and Martin Creed as reference
models, this exegesis discusses a range of recent text, video, and relational works by Elisabeth
Pointon. Under the guise of ‘double agent’ - defined in as having a day job (at a luxury car dealership)
- that feeds into her art practice, this exegesis investigates how shared spaces are becoming sites for
communal isolation. In addition, it considers the wider implications of having a social practice to
champion artistic spirit into the work environment, in an attempt to redefine the conventional
hierarchies of corporate language, and the power attributed to it.
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Elisabeth Pointon, Criticism and interpretation, Public spaces in art, Work environment in art, Research Subject Categories::HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Aesthetic subjects::Art