OLIVIA Plender’s practice considers social movements of the past, most specifically the British Romantics of the 19th Century and the religious movements, The Modern Spiritualists (founded in 1848), and the Kibbo Kift Kindered (1920–1951). Through performance, video, installation and publications the work looks at the narration of history, ideological frameworks and the way society produces knowledge. For the Spring Series Olivia will talk about her ongoing research in these areas.
Olivia lives and works in London, she exhibits internationally and across the UK and will be taking part in the 2009 Tate Triennale. Recent projects include the publication A Stellar Key to the Summerland, published with Book Works, In Search of the New Republic, a walking tour of Kensington commissioned by Serpentine Gallery, London and the performance Monitor which has taken place at Tate Britain, London and Marabou Park, Stockholm.
For more information regarding the programme please contact Cornwall College Camborne on 01209 616366.
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