The Art House
Scopophilia
An Exhibition by Sara Brannan
Scopophilia – translated as ‘the love of looking’ – refers to the predominately male gaze of Hollywood cinema. Used in feminist film criticism, the term is heavily influenced by both Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Both the subject matter and the techniques of filming are seen to encapsulate the desire for men to look at women.
Made specifically for The Art House solo development opportunity ‘Some Times’, the work uses footage from the 1962 film ‘The Brain that Wouldn’t Die’. Focusing on individual characters, the film has been taken and manipulated into a short film piece. Sara singles out and magnifies the themes of voyeuristic sadism, narcissim, fetish and desire.
Through creating space between the female and male characters, and by positioning the works throughout the building, the spectators own voyeurism is questioned.
Exhibition Dates
- ‘Scopophilia’ continues until Thursday 19 July.
Wakefield Visually Impaired Group
Supported by The Art House, this additional exhibition displays the group’s tactile approach to art, which enables them to experience art through touch rather than sight.
Open Studios
Art House studio holders will open their doors on the night of the Artwalk for visitors to find out more about their work and buy anything that catches their eye.
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Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TE
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Elinor Unwin
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01924 312003
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01924 312018
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01924 377310
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elinor@the-arthouse.org.uk
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About Us
The Art House is a unique national membership organisation for visual artists, whose mission is ‘equality and quality in the visual arts’. It is an inclusive organisation and offers support to all visual artists in the development of their professional practice and the realisation of their creative ambitions.
The Art House workspace in Wakefield is a unique facility, which provides managed studio spaces to visual arts and crafts practitioners, managed office space, community art space and a small gallery in the foyer area. The building aims to be exemplary in its access, inspiring other artists’ studio providers, and taking forward the campaign to open the profession up to all who wish to practice.
There is a mixed programme of workshops, master classes, open access sessions and courses for professional artists, as well as a range of arts activity for individuals and groups from the community of Wakefield District and the wider region.
In addition, The Art House have facilities to hire, including meeting rooms, the Community Studio, and accommodation.
Parking
A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available at The Art House for blue badge holders. To reserve a space please contact the Art House on 01924 377740.
Regular Opening Times
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm
