Eastman Cheng - BREATHE RESIDENCY
12 May -21 August 2010
Open Studio Thursday 19 August 2010


Eastman Cheng is curious about how objects are used and consumed in society, “observing objects, I can see people’s lives. I re-create objects through observing objects”. Her furniture-sculptures and installations, often incorporating existing objects, are her way of recording visual experiences and her own making process.

During her residency at Chinese Arts Centre, Eastman will observe, analyse and create ‘objects’ from the perspective of a foreigner. The residency will provide her with the opportunity to learn skills from local practitioners and make new works. In particular, she will be working with the local design and craft centre residents to learn jewellery design.

The ‘objects’ created will become a record of Eastman’s personal impressions of Manchester. They will be influenced by British culture, particularly in the form of local fashions and commodities. Based upon objects she finds in Manchester, these new hybrid sculptural works will incorporate the objects’ original history and purpose. Eastman is planning to ask members of the public to borrow her sculptural works and make use of them in their homes, before photographing them in situ.

During her residency Eastman will be running a series of workshops with Manchester Art Gallery as a trailblazer to the Asia Triennial Manchester in 2011 and taking part in Future Everything.

Opening Times
Tues - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun - Mon: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

Admission is free

Market Buildings
Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU

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