Toothing a good key, Bronze, wood, paper, screw, 9 x 7 x 3 cm
Holdfast, Bronze, hardware, magnifying plastic, wood, velcro, thread, 17 x 4.5 x 7 cm
A wide sweep gives more power, Bronze, copper wire, dupion silk, cotton thread, screws, bolt, plastic bristles, 27 x 13 x 3 cm
Lynn Reed-Golden
Having completed an MA in Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts, I am a maker of things. I am curious about memory, particularly remembering, forgetting and misremembering. My research has led me to explore why objects have been influential in keeping family narratives alive. The current series, Memory Tools, are metaphorical tools that explore the historical myths of family memorabilia—the act of remembering and understanding the journeys taken. Based on autoethnographic beginnings, the nature of memory is investigated; however, I have started to explore creating Memory Tools outside of the autobiography. Memory Tools are speculative, fantastical realisations of the relationship between the thing and memory. Each Tool has a particular function relating to a memory process.
Materiality and process are integral to my artistic practice. The act of making, the interaction between myself and the material and the process are vital in exploring how materials can become part of the narrative.
Instagram: @lynn_rgold