By using lasers, mirrors, lighting and props Tredgett gives their images distortive elements. The analogue nature of these effects makes it possible to manipulate the images on the spot. They help Tredgett in shifting the perspective on their subjects and the space they reside in, blowing them out of proportions and morphing them into new forms.
What if you’re not completely there, or completely here? When you’re defying labels, staying in the vestibule, the in-between space where a body can hide from being a room with an assigned role. Seeing not only a space, but also a body as a vestibule, Tredgett’s genderfluid characters are constantly transforming. Even after the photograph is taken, their changeability continues in the viewer’s gaze.
Artist statement
Over the past 2 years i have been using mainly film and photography to document the props and characters i have created. I use various practical effects to achieve the distortions that can been seen in my work.
My current project is inspired by the characteristics of a vestibule. The term vestibule refers to a chamber or channel opening into another, in both architecture and anatomy. This space provides a grey area between a question and outcome, where there is room for doubt, and where captured images are stuck in transition.
Ambities
To keep making and connecting with other artists. I would like to extend everything i have learned to new projects and places. another goal would be to attend a masters degree next year to further my practice.
Geleerd tijdens de studie
To structure myself and my projects. To have clearer insights on how to materialize my ideas and to contextualize my subjects and materials.
Overzicht van publicaties / exposities / prijzen / concerten / voorstellingen etc.
The First Time Always Hurts - Utrecht 2018 group project
SINK IN - Utrecht 2019 group project
BK-Informatie - publication 2021
VESTIBULE
By using lasers, mirrors, lighting and props Tredgett gives their images distortive elements. The analogue nature of these effects makes it possible to manipulate the images on the spot. They help Tredgett in shifting the perspective on their subjects and the space they reside in, blowing them out of proportions and morphing them into new forms.
What if you’re not completely there, or completely here? When you’re defying labels, staying in the vestibule, the in-between space where a body can hide from being a room with an assigned role. Seeing not only a space, but also a body as a vestibule, Tredgett’s genderfluid characters are constantly transforming. Even after the photograph is taken, their changeability continues in the viewer’s gaze.
