Another thing that I think I could have made stronger in my presentation is the historical context behind her work, I know that her films are a lot based on her family. Exploring the empty spaces that was left behind in Uganda where she was born. Particularly finding out about Ugandan Asians being made to flee to the United Kingdom. As that had a massive impact upon her artwork.
As well as the historical context another thing that let me down was not having her film to show. I had the link prepared in the presentation but because of the internet connection in the room it would not let me show the film. I should have made sure that the internet would work. I did previously tried to find a way to attach the video to the presentation but learnt that it could not be done. I think that because I only had screenshots of her film it was possibly not received in the same way that I know her work. Because sound is very prominent in her work and is a key element to building up the atmosphere and the screenshots do not do the film justice.
In my feedback form Jamie had mentioned about making sure the link worked and I agree with him that it would have made my presentation stronger.
Jamies feedback on presentation. 2014.
I also felt that I could have been much more confident in my presentation and looked at the audience more. I was nervous presenting as I am not used to doing it. I hope that in the future I will become more confident and project my voice. I think that I was confident in what I was saying, I knew my information was right but think that I could practice much more on the actual presentation and the way I stand and look out and not constantly look down at my notes.
Below is feedback from other students that heard my presentation. I think that what they said was correct. I think that some of the artists mentioned maybe really useful for my self directed work as well as relating Zarina Bhimji to other film makers as I do not know of many film makers as it is a new subject for me.
They also mention about how it would have been good to have seen a video clip. This is something that must be thought of in the future and taken seriously for the presentation. Two artists that have been mentioned to look at are Sam Taylor Wood who I have started to look into and Tony Hill. Whom I have yet to research.
Overall I think I needed to go into much more depth about Zarina Bhimji and contextualise her work even more to relate to other artists as well. Also I think I should have looked into her personal life a bit more to understand a deeper connection to her artwork. Also to know what sort of age she is and how long she has been making films.
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