Artist Elizabeth Ransom is holding her new solo exhibition Transnational in the James Hockey Gallery at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham from November 30 to January 22.

It will explore the themes of migration and bring together five years of PhD practice-based research focusing on the intersection of migration, feminism and alternative photographic processes.

Ransom's artwork challenges derogatory narratives of migration that are often disseminated through the media.

Instead she returns directly to the migrant to investigate and showcase the lived experience of displacement, providing space for them to tell their own stories.
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I am so excited to finally announce my new solo exhibition at the James Hockey Gallery 'Transnational' opening 30 November 2024 - 22 January 2025.

This show brings together five years of PhD practice-based research focusing on the intersection of migration, feminism, and alternative photographic processes.

This exhibition includes works created using experimental cameraless processes such as soil chromatography, film soup, and photograms. These sometimes brightly coloured and abstract works are juxtaposed with personal insights into the lived experience of migration.

Event Details:

Venue: James Hockey Gallery, University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS

Dates: 30 November 2024 - 22 January 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday 7 December 2024 1:30-3:30pm
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Additional Information: The exhibition will include special events such as the Transnational Reading Group on the 10 December 2024

On the 10 November 2024 at the Bristol Folk House Sophie Sherwood and I hosted 'The Art of Experimentation: A Symposium on Alternative Photography' . This wonderful gathering brought together seven speakers selected from an open call. All of which are working with light sensitive materials in unique and exciting ways. The room was jam packed with members of our community and those interested in learning more about the expansive nature of alternative photography.

Congratulations to Riya Panwar Chloe Edwards , Rebecca Goddard, Niki Gandy, Cindy, Rhona Eve Clews, and Katie Lowe.

Massive thank you to Valentina Culley-Foster for capturing these wonderful memories for us.

And thank you to Bristol Folk House for hosting us.

If you haven't already you can watch the recording over on our YouTube channel HERE.

And keep your eyes peeled for news on our upcoming online conference which will include presentations from our international community.

Photography by Valentina Culley-Foster

Photos by Corinne Whitehouse

​Landmarks Through Life: Gender and Migration
7-16 November
James Hockey Gallery, UCA Farnham

Discover four powerful exhibitions exploring questions of borders, migration and belonging.

UNBOWED: An exhibition of powerful self-portraiture by Ukrainian women refugees working at Creative Response

HOMESICK: An exhibition of new work by Elizabeth Ransom exploring stories of homesickness from women and non-binary immigrants.

PUTTING OURSELVES IN THE PICTURE: An exhibition of work by 21 refugee and migrant women and non-binary people, created during a year-long mentorship project with Fast Forward: Women in Photo, Autograph, Work Show Grow, National Galleries of Scotland, and Impressions Gallery

FLOATING TOGETHER: A collaborative artwork using the cyanotype method, created by artist Maria Kapajeva with people who fled their countries due to the full-scale war in Ukraine.

This event is part of a series of events for Being Human Festival 2024, led by University for the Creative Arts. To access the full festival programme at UCA please visit the link below

https://www.beinghumanfestival.org/2024/event-series/uca