The Synthetic Landscape

A post by Ian Chamberlain

In the following paper ‘The Synthetic Landscape,’ I will highlight and examine some of the core values at the heart of my practice. These will include my approaches to making, the themes and concepts I explore, and most importantly how I see these connections. I will overview some of my past works and focus on three bodies of work that I see as pivotal in the development of my practice, bringing together process and core conceptual concerns.

Empty echoes of empty dishes

A post by Hilary Tsui, contributing to the Shadows under the mistletoe theme

I grew up celebrating the Winter Solstice

A day to mark the longest day in winter

But also a time where we feel closest to each other and home

Home is my grandparents’ cooking

Food so delicious that we joked they are a restaurant powerhouse

Tong-Hing Restaurant, we called it

Home is my grandfather’s stash of biscuits and toffee

The dining table forever adorned with his favourite Danish butter cookies

Accompanied by the crinkle of candy wrappers