Natalie Bayliss
Theatrical Captivity
This body of work focuses upon the theatrical performances portrayed within zoological enclosures. Within the set, the non-existent forth wall lies parallel to the endearing painted backdrops, permitting spectators to a ventral view of this 'arena'. Such set constructions allude to a stage; whereby reluctant actors (the animals) perform to a paying audience. In light of this, one question appears pivotal; are these zoological habitats really designed for the pleasure of the animals, or do they merely pander to the preconceived notions of the ¬-audience? Synthetic backdrops, rendered skies and artificial waterfalls, convince us that these experiences are 'genuine'. However, whilst such grand illustrations may reassure the unwitting spectator - ultimately the animals are not so easily deceived.
Natalie Bayliss • Rhodri Brooks • Grace Carpenter • Pebbles Clements • Georgia De Lotz • Zoe Evans • Jessica Farley • Danielle Harrison • Scott Jarrold • Anna Jay • Olivia Karsenbarg • David Wood •
Barking and Dagenham College
BA (Hons) Photography
Blackpool and the Fylde College
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Mid Cheshire College
FDA Contemporary Photography
University of Chester
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De Montfort University
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Dublin Institute of Technology
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IADT Dun Laoghaire
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Edinburgh College of Art
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Edinburgh Napier University
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University College Falmouth
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University for the Creative Arts Farnham
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Glasgow School of Art
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University of Gloucestershire
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Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University
BA (Hons) Photographic and Electronic Media
Griffith College Dublin
BA Photographic Media (Part Time)
Hereford College of Arts, University of Wales
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University of Central Lancashire
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Leeds College of Art
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Liverpool John Moores University
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Manchester Metropolitan University
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The National College of Art & Design
Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
University of Wales, Newport
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography