In Viewpoints the often over-looked viewpoints and landscapes of West County Cavan, Ireland are the ‘focus’ of this series. While these geographical areas remain unexplored by a majority of residents – there is a richness of geological history, which is counter-balanced by what appears to be vast emptiness.
In Viewpoints there was an attempt by the artist to reveal the hidden detail of this landscape and to provide a literal ‘double-take’ through the use of an older viewing technology – stereography. Stereoscopic viewing was a prolific parlour game of the Victorian era that was equivalent to watching a film or television. Through Viewpoints Sylvia aspired to added additional 'depth' to her subjects and reveal them beyond ordinary perception.
In Viewpoints there was an attempt by the artist to reveal the hidden detail of this landscape and to provide a literal ‘double-take’ through the use of an older viewing technology – stereography. Stereoscopic viewing was a prolific parlour game of the Victorian era that was equivalent to watching a film or television. Through Viewpoints Sylvia aspired to added additional 'depth' to her subjects and reveal them beyond ordinary perception.
Stereocards | C-41 prints
Project reviews
2011
Hogan, Sinead. ‘A peek through a camera obscura for inspiration’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Aug 6, 2011 http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/features/articles/2011/08/06/4005936-a-peek-through-a-camera-obscura-for-inspiration/
‘What better vantage point for Seeing And Being In The Landscape’ in Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Februrary 23, 2011.
2010
Hogan, Sinead. ‘International experts in Cavan for Seeing Beyond The Lens’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Jul 14, 2010.
http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998539-international-experts-in-cavan-for-seeing-beyond-the-lens/print
2011
Hogan, Sinead. ‘A peek through a camera obscura for inspiration’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Aug 6, 2011 http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/features/articles/2011/08/06/4005936-a-peek-through-a-camera-obscura-for-inspiration/
‘What better vantage point for Seeing And Being In The Landscape’ in Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Februrary 23, 2011.
2010
Hogan, Sinead. ‘International experts in Cavan for Seeing Beyond The Lens’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Jul 14, 2010.
http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998539-international-experts-in-cavan-for-seeing-beyond-the-lens/print