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A Reflective Journal
Martina Margaux
CSM MA Fine Art 2023-2025
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Nov 244 min read
The Incense Road Experience
A couple of weeks ago, in the Old Town of AlUla, Saudi Arabia (UNESCO heritage site), “ The Incense Road Experience” opened its doors to...
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Nov 171 min read
Research Paper - The Ritual of Art: Incense as a Medium for Collective and Psychological Transformation
This paper explores the untapped potential of incense as a powerful artistic medium, framing art through a Jungian lens as a contemporary ri
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Oct 313 min read
Where do (my) ideas come from?
Yesterday we had a very inspiring class. We focused on IDEAS. The first thing that came to mind in the discussion about the origin of...
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Oct 242 min read
Incense Stick Lumen Prints (?)
I continued my exploration of kinds of incense. This time, I used incense sticks. My original intention was to try and capture the...
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Oct 152 min read
Maiko Tutorial - 2nd Draft Research Paper
Quick notes to remember our conversation: Suggestion to change the order of the context. Information hierarchyAt the moment I start from...
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Sep 261 min read
Kozmic Prayers - Incense Crystal Photograms
Here is a new batch from my incense photogram sessions. I experimented with integrating flowers into the incense crystals. The effect is...
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Jun 141 min read
Photograms with crystal incense - test 2
I gave it another go...I am so attracted to this material. And I feel it is slowly opening up to me. I did not expect such a cosmic...
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May 229 min read
Tutorial 3 (15.05.2024)
I didn’t know what to expect from this tutorial. I got a lot more than I could imagine. Th past couple of months I went through a tough...
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May 193 min read
Photograms with crystal incense - test 1
I've made a test with the crystal incense I discovered last month. Right now every corner of my flat smells like strong balsamic...
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Apr 121 min read
What intrigues me? intro to research paper
Today Jonathan introduced the research paper we will have to write for Unit 2. Research paper 3000 to 4000 words (from introduction to...
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Apr 62 min read
Inspiring exhibtion visits
This week I've visited UnRepresented by Approche, An independent salon dedicated to artists who experiment the photographic medium. It is...
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Apr 11 min read
THE DARKROOM IS READY!!!
This is MY DARKROOM <3 I will admit, it took more time than expected. But this also allowed me to really understand and appreciate the...
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Mar 54 min read
Trust your failures
On the Eurostar towards London, holding tight a large and thin cardboard case, MM was thinking back at the past couple of weeks. A twirl...
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Feb 185 min read
Assessment UNIT 1
LO1. Formulate, describe and implement a challenging and self-directed programme of study, relating to your Study Statement. (AC Enquiry)...
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Feb 136 min read
Tutorial 2 (12.02.2024)
I postponed this conversation with Jonathan by 10 days from my original planned date, and I’m quite happy I did. I pushed it for two...
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Feb 121 min read
Experiments with collage - embryo idea for Mirage series
I played around with the idea of making a piece using different layers of photographic paper. I used an underexposed test print in which...
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Feb 101 min read
my untrue/unreal
Playing around to work on a series of unreal landscapes through image manipulation. I have used various elements including Infrared...
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Feb 81 min read
Photograms B&W
First test working with crystals. I used a prism hanging from the enlarger For my second session, I experimented with 3d and 2d...
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Feb 52 min read
A good day, self-care and an inspiring exhibition
I made it. Study Statement is submitted, first video project is delivered. And I managed to do it all 1 day and a half in advance from...
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