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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


ON FIRE - Inspiring works from some (male) artists playing with fire
Lately, I’ve been returning again and again to an exhibition I saw in Venice during the Biennale 2022: On Fire . It’s a beautifully...
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May 155 min read
MMX_5 Min Video
WATCH IT ON VIMEO Seek the invisible Seek the unconscious Seek the inexplicable Seek the things you can’t name but believe in I’m not...
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May 123 min read


Fire&Chemistry II - Hands + Fixer
First attempt. Hand print with little amount of fixer, sprinkling the fixer with a brush Second attempt. A lot more fixer on the hand....
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Apr 211 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
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




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
Uncertainty
Reflecting on the concept of Uncertainty. Am I comfortable with it? What part does it have in my work? This questions come at a time of...
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Oct 17, 20243 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


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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Sep 26, 20241 min read


The Physicality of Absence
I haven't been able to write anything about this for more than month and I don't want to use this space for my personal emotional...
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Sep 1, 20242 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
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 22, 20249 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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May 19, 20243 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 18, 20245 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 13, 20246 min read
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