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A Reflective Journal
Martina Margaux
CSM MA Fine Art 2023-2025
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Assessment UNIT 3
Lo1: Present evidence of a body of work that demonstrates a systematic enhancement of your knowledge and understanding. (AC Realisation) ...
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May 2718 min read


Opening Night - 250 Rue de Rivoli
Yesterday was the opening of a new exhibition I’m part of, with other two brilliant female artist, Daniella McNulty and Anum Sajjad. It...
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Apr 305 min read


Hierophanies - Artist Statement
“ Hierophanies ” — meaning 'manifestations of the sacred’, from the Greek ἱερός (sacred, holy) and φαίνειν (to reveal, to bring to...
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Mar 172 min read


Human-made incense symbols
As I gain more control on the technique, I push the experimentation towards more complex/controlled/human-made shapes. Here I worked on...
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Mar 142 min read
Tutorial 5 (07.03.2025)
This time the conversation felt shorter than usual, or maybe it actually was. It was useful nonetheless. It helped me clarify some...
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Mar 115 min read
Research Paper Discussion
Yesterday I presented my research paper to the class. Weirdly enough, I wasn't too stressed and I enjoyed sharing it. I hope I managed to...
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Mar 62 min read


The I Ching – Research & Practice
The “I Ching”, also known as “The Book of Changes”, is probably the most ancient Chinese divination text. Traditionally, the “I Ching ”...
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Mar 53 min read


Hierophanies - Experimenting with colour
Images realised using sparkles from NYE. I followed the suggestion of my Unit 2 feedback and experimented with colour in Photoshop. I'm...
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Feb 201 min read


Elegiac Residue - Belfast
My first day in Belfast felt grand. Seeing Seven Int. come together in person was both a joy and an achievement. We spent the day...
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Feb 133 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 24, 20244 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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Nov 17, 20241 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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Oct 15, 20242 min read


Incense Experiments
Tragically, I finished my balsamic crystal incense! I went to one of the best incense places I know but it's an Indian shop and they...
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Oct 13, 20241 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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Jun 14, 20241 min read
Meeting my Research Tutor, Maiko
This week we had our first meeting with our research paper tutor. I’m with Maiko Tsutsumi, together with Dee, Eliza, Holly and LingLi....
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May 26, 20243 min read
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