Explore the creative journeys of our four Platform Graduate artists. They provide a deeper look into the inspirations, processes, and themes that shape their work.
Author: Ione Rail
A Look Closer: How Belkis Ayón uses Gaze
In Belkis Ayón’s work, the eyes are the sole facial features depicted. Discover how through her watchful figures, Ayón redefines the gaze, using it as a channel for connection and confrontation.
A Look Closer: Hidden References in Belkis Ayón’s work
In this series, we unpick how Belkis Ayón explores themes of power, sacrifice, and gender through subtle references to art history and the religious canon.
Killed for a secret… Princess Sikán
Explore the mythology of the Abakuá and discover how artist Belkis Ayón brought Princess Sikán to life through detailed collography prints.
Reading and Viewing List for Tender Grounds
Discover the Platform Artists’ reading and viewing lists curated to accompany their group exhibition Tender Grounds.
Join the Young Creatives Collective
Become one of 8 individuals aged 16-18 and learn how to co-curate a programme and discover the secrets of running an arts organisation.
Young Creatives Collective: Possible Futures
Our Young Creatives Collective respond to the themes and ideas in Frieda Toranzo Jaeger: A future in the light of darkness in collaborative workshops.
In Conversation: Frieda Toranzo Jaeger
Learn more about Frieda Toranzo Jaeger and the themes and inspirations in her current exhibition, A future in the light of darkness.
Frieda Toranzo Jaeger: A look closer
This series unpicks and explains how Frieda Toranzo Jaeger references and disrupts iconic moments from art history.
Make Play at Home: Chia Seed Slime
Learn how to make Chia Seed Slime, a favourite from our Make Play sessions.