Ordinary Things

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Francis Gene-Rowe, teaching fellow in Global Media Management at Winchester School of Art, instrumentalises the ordinary as a strategy for creative practice.

Find out more about Francis:
On their website

In this episode, Francis mentions:
Ursula K. Le Guin's essay, 'The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction' (1986)

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Danny Aldred, Principal Teaching Fellow in Design at Winchester School of Art, connects the creative work of design with collage and play.

Find out more about Danny:
Instagram
At the University of Southampton

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Stephen Cornford, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Winchester School of Art, acknowledges that making art is not just an ordinary part of his life but a necessary one.

Find out more about Stephen:
Instagram
On his website
At the University of Southampton

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Megen de Bruin-Molé, Lecturer in Digital Media Practice at Winchester School of Art, reflects on the dangers of the Dutch saying, ‘just be normal’.

Find out more about Megen:
At the University of Southampton

And the ‘zine included in the Ordinary Things exhibition:
The Undutiful Daughter's Heart

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Kwame Phillips, Senior Lecturer in Media Practices at Winchester School of Art, explains why he says hello to people on the street.

Find out more about Kwame:
Instagram
On his website
At the University of Southampton

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Gordon Hon, Lecturer in Contemporary Studies at Winchester School of Art, suggests that everything can be traced back to the ordinary experiences of domestic life.

Find out more about Gordon:
Instagram
At the University of Southampton

In this episode, Gordon mentions:
‘Das Unheimliche’ by Sigmund Freud
The Oedipus complex

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Nick Stewart, Principal Teaching Fellow in Fine Art at Winchester School of Art, thinks about how ordinary people are impacted by extraordinary events and institutions.

Find out more about Nick and his work:
Vimeo
Soundcloud
His feature film https://assureastherain.com
At the University of Southampton https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5x5tl7/mr-nick-stewart

In this episode, Nick mentions:
Artist Alastair MacLennan


Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Kai Syng Tan, Associate Professor of Arts and Cultural Leadership at Winchester School of Art, considers how the ordinary can be reframed by non-normative, minoritised, and neurodivergent people.

Find out more about Kai:
Instagram

And keep an eye out for her forthcoming book:
Neurofuturising Leadership: An A-Z with Artful Movers and Shakers for 2050 (Kai Syng Tan 2024)

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Sasha Anikina, Senior Lecturer in Media Practices at Winchester School of Art, discusses the relationship between archives, technologies, and institutions.

Find out more about Sasha:
Instagram
On her website
At the University of Southampton

In this episode, Sasha mentions:
Archive Fever
The Museum of Utilitarian Art

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.

The Ordinary Things podcast asks artists what the word ‘ordinary’ means to them. In this episode, Julian Stadon, Lecturer in Creative Coding at Winchester School of Art, considers foodways that are no longer ordinary and makes the case for revitalising them.

Find out more about Julian:
At teleagriculture.org
At the University of Southampton

Ordinary Things is published in conjunction with and as an extension of the exhibition of the same name, curated by Louise Siddons, at The Winchester Gallery from 2-25 November 2023.

Louise Siddons is Professor of Visual Politics at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton.