Exhibition

Susan MacWilliam: An Answer Is Expected

20 Sep 2014 – 23 Nov 2014

Event times

11:00 - 18:00

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Free

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QUAD

Derby, United Kingdom

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QUAD's SUPERNATURAL season is about more than ‘things that go bump in the night'. Featuring AN ANSWER IS EXPECTED by Susan MacWilliam, and the group show BEYOND, as well as film screenings, live events and educational workshops — this is a season for sceptics and believers alike. AN ANSWER IS EXPECTED by Susan MacWilliam is a new body of sculpture and video work that considers the historic and groundbreaking experimental ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) and telepathy work of parapsychologist Dr JB Rhine (1895-1980). Working closely with historic archives and with a fascination in the researcher's quest for answers and proof MacWilliam reflects on parapsychology — a subject falling beyond the ‘normal' fields of science and psychology. AN ANSWER IS EXPECTED is a new commission for QUAD, in partnership with NN (formerly Fishmarket, Northampton). Susan MacWilliam's video works have been exhibited internationally and are held in the Drama and Literature Section of the British Library's Sound Archive. In 2009 she represented Northern Ireland at the 53rd Venice Biennale with her solo show REMOTE VIEWING. Solo exhibitions include NN Contemporary Art, Northampton (2013); Open Space, Victoria, BC (2012); Gimpel Fils, London (2008); Jack The Pelican, New York (2008); Temple Bar Gallery, Dublin (2004); Cornerhouse, Manchester (2001) and Project Arts, Dublin (1997). Group exhibitions include Heidelberger Kunstverein, Heidelberg (2014); NGBK, Berlin (2013); Kunsthalle Krems (2012); Deichtorhallen, Hamburg (2011); Kino Kino, Sandnes (2011); Presentation House Gallery, Vancouver (2010); Villa Merkel, Esslingen (2010); The Photographers' Gallery, London (2007) and Chapter Arts, Cardiff (2003). Susan MacWilliam is a lecturer in Fine Art at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. For more information please visit Susan's website: www.susanmacwilliam.com QUAD and NN are collaborating on a new Susan MacWilliam publication for this project.

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