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Drawing in Search of Truth and the power of digital contagion (2023)
Journal Article
Embury, G., & Minichiello, M. (2023). Drawing in Search of Truth and the power of digital contagion. Black Book: Drawing and Sketching, 2(3), 6 - 23. https://doi.org/10.48619/bbds.v3i2.628

In this paper we consider the role of observation and reportage art in visualising representations of reality and exploring the concept of truth - we consider the role of digital networks as a means to co-create a more universal definition of truth.... Read More about Drawing in Search of Truth and the power of digital contagion.

Joachim Trier and Eskiel Vogt (2022)
Journal Article
Embury, G., & Puhr, T. (2022). Joachim Trier and Eskiel Vogt. Beneficial Shock, 50-51

Although we come into and leave this world alone, the rest of our lives are spent in the company of others (whether we like it or not). Existentialist philosopher Jean Paul-Sartre made his mind up with the adage that 'Hell is Other People' – but more... Read More about Joachim Trier and Eskiel Vogt.

Bonnington Square (2022)
Book Chapter
Embury, G., & Oldham, A. (2022). Bonnington Square. In Left Cultures - 1 (13). Bristol: Left Cultures

Left Cultures 1 will delve deep into the left’s cultural past to discuss gems of storytelling within film, literature, music, art and poetry. Culture which has influenced and inspired an eclectic bunch of comrades to continue in this tradition by cre... Read More about Bonnington Square.

Seeking vision (2022)
Exhibition / Performance
Embury, G. (2022). Seeking vision. [Mixed media]. Exhibited at Australia/ Online. 19 January 2022 - 21 January 2022. (Unpublished)

As part of the sixteenth conference on design principles and practices, a group exhibition of non traditional research outcomes that seeks to explore and investigate the role of illustration in the contemporary landscape of practice based, practice l... Read More about Seeking vision.

Drawing at art school (2021)
Physical Artefact
Ward, L., Embury, G., & Mercier, A. Drawing at art school. [Paper book publication]

Drawing at Art School was a symposium that took place in November 2019, with speakers discussing their experiences and views on the role and value of drawing within the Art School. The Symposium was organised by UWE Drawing Research.

Journeys: The Healing Arts Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery (2021)
Exhibition / Performance
Embury, G. Journeys: The Healing Arts Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. [Pencil and drawing media]. 24 November 2021 - 13 January 2022. (Unpublished)

As part of the Drawn in Residence II project at Chelsea and Westminster hospital, Reportage artists Olivier Kugler, Tim King, Emily Thomas and University of the West of England Drawing research group members, Anouk Mercier, Lucy Ward and Gary Embu... Read More about Journeys: The Healing Arts Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery.

Reimagining reportage drawing through immersive technology (2021)
Digital Artefact
Embury, G. (in press). Reimagining reportage drawing through immersive technology. [Website content]

Reportage drawing by its very nature is primarily a first hand or as Bonnard said, ‘First sight’ expression, often drawn from reality, experienced in the moment and on the spot. However, I am comfortable with the idea that it can also be an interpret... Read More about Reimagining reportage drawing through immersive technology.

RCA Symposium: Reportage drawing at the end of the world (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Embury, G. (2020, July). RCA Symposium: Reportage drawing at the end of the world. Presented at Royal College of Art Symposium, Online

Symposium RCA 2020: Reportage drawing at the end of the world Reportage drawing has always borne witness to the world’s most consequential events. For most of the 19th century, reportage drawing was the news image and its perception as a piece of o... Read More about RCA Symposium: Reportage drawing at the end of the world.

Learning from Lissitsky: Illustration and the new objectivity (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Embury, G. (2020, February). Learning from Lissitsky: Illustration and the new objectivity. Poster presented at Illustration Research methods symposium Kingston University, Kingston University

El Lissitzky believed the artist could be an agent for change. The Russian avant-garde artist declared a break with traditional modes of representation, and embracing geometric abstraction aiming to revolutionize artistic practice. The Creator of ‘Be... Read More about Learning from Lissitsky: Illustration and the new objectivity.

Drawing at art school (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ward, L., Embury, G., & Mercier, A. (2019, November). Drawing at art school. Presented at Drawing at Art School, Arnolfini, UWE Bristol

Drawing at Art School was a symposium that took place in November 2019, with speakers discussing their experiences and views on the role and value of drawing within the Art School. The Symposium was organised by UWE Drawing Research.