Biography
Shannon Watson(b.1996), is an emerging artist based in the South West of England. Watson uses a socially engaged approach to explore the socio-cultural history
and social construct of chosen places. Conducting local research. she interacts with people and communities that have personal connections with particular
locations or themes. Learning of their first hand experiences and recollections and reflecting on these encounters, she develops performative happenings and
installations. Focusing largely on interaction and engagement, Watson uses her work as a platform to encourage discussions around social situations and the previous
realities that existed within a given cultural space.
CV
Performances, workshops and Exhibitions
2019 | For A Fellow [Exhibition], Spike Island, Test Space
2019 | The Great Wash [Workshop], Spike Island, Test Space
2018 | Immersive Orchestra [Performance], Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth
2018 | Liquidscapes [Solo Exhibition], The Engine Room, Bridgwater
2018 | Epoch - Graduate show [Exhibition], Studio 11, Plymouth (College of Art)
2018 | Ploughmans Sandwich [Workshop], Quedam shopping centre, Yeovil
2018 | De-school [Exhibition], Tate Exchange, Tate Modern, London
2017 | Take A Seat [Exhibition], Karst, Plymouth
2017 | Consumption [Exhibition] part of The Jungle by Noam Toran, Plymouth College of Art Gallery
2016 | Nostalgia- Skint [Group Exhibition], 45 Regent Street, Plymouth College of Art
Residencies
2018 | Ignite residency, Somerset Film, Bridgwater
2018 | Graduate Fellowship, Spike Island, Bristol
Relevant Experience
2018 | Intern, Art.Earth
2018 | Intern producer, Jamboree
2018 | Placement artist, Eastville project space, Somerset
2018 | 10 minute talk, Tate Modern, London
2017 |
Metal Detectives [Performer], by Elena Brake for Plymouth Art Weekender
2017 |
Park Bench Reader [Performer], by Bram Arnold for Plymouth Art Weekender
Education
2018 | BA(Hons)Fine Art, Plymouth College of Art (First Class Honours)
2015 | Art and Design Foundation, Strode College, Somerset