Continued…
The Graduate Low.
Despite working and continuing her personal practice, Emily became exposed to the Graduate Low that often goes untalked about. When the Museum of the Moon, by Luke Jerram came to Wakefield, 10 Commissioned Artists who responded to this installation with original work, created a series entitled, ‘Solar Dance’. Photographing dancers from local performing arts school, CAPA, applied for a £500 grant. Ryall’s responded to this and despite essentially working for free, she debunked the myth of the starving artist by grasping an entrepreneurial mind set, being savvy with budgeting and art funds.
When speaking to Ryall’s she stressed the importance of asking ourselves, what does my practice need in order to thrive?
A network, creative peers and mentors are both so valuable. Studio space or a suitable location. Money – a need to believe that you can be an artist and make a living and to not compromise what you want to do. Commercial photography is not the only avenue that will earn you money.
Ryall’s Proposal in response to this commission was to bring together a group of 10 young Wakefield creatives, to collaborate and create a photographic zine, that documents a district in Lockdown. She requested a production of 500 self-published limited-edition zines available for free and delivered for free to anyone within the WK postcode.
The group took over disused units, allowing individuals to gain opportunities by learning from others and discover the power of a collective.
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