I am a visual artist. I work across multiple mediums, which include installations, interactive art, video art, 3D pieces, sculpture and paint. The work varies between minimal pieces, complex multi-dimensional forms and other worldly spaces. The themes of my pieces often focus on issues surrounding identity and other contemporary events, which throw up social, political or environmental concerns.

I am a visual artist. I work across multiple mediums, which include installations, interactive art, video art, 3D pieces, sculpture and paint. The work varies between minimal pieces, complex multi-dimensional forms and other worldly spaces. The themes of my pieces often focus on issues surrounding identity and other contemporary events, which throw up social, political or environmental concerns.

Name: Dolores McGurran.

Artist name: Baila Belovitch. 

Age: 24.

Artform: Visual fine artist. Particularly interested in video/light art and installations. 

Why did you apply for creative futures?

I applied to creative futures as it’s a brilliant opportunity to work and collaborate with other young creatives. As well as gaining experience in running your own creative youth workshops. It is a great opportunity to put your own show together solely from the perspective of young creatives. Everyone here wants to give you the opportunities, space and equipment you need to take your practice further.

Tell us about the work you are currently making?

I am currently working on a series inspired by Covid-19’s societal impact and the duality of the lockdown. I plan on creating multifaceted installation pieces that reveal the different responses people have had to the restrictions placed on society at this time. I wanted to combine these with video art and sound that also reflects the issues of 2020, including political unrest and the affect the pandemic has had on mental health.

What topics would you like to explore and why?

The topic I’m exploring in this series of work is Covid-19 and Lockdown but also the disparity in those affected by it. Although the virus itself can infect anyone, some groups are particularly vulnerable. The ramifications of the virus are immense, from the physical to the mental affect of the lockdowns, to the financial implications on those who have lost their jobs and the wider effects on the economy. This is juxtaposed with people who thrived during lockdown, finding time to pursue hobbies, spend more time with their families and save money. The duality of the lockdown experience is fascinating and exposes the schisms in our society, shining a light on deprived communities and ethnic communities who it seems, are deemed expendable.

Where do you see yourself at the end of the programme? 

I’m hoping to have a strong series of work to add to my portfolio as well as gaining more creative connections though working with Creative Youth Network. I have always been interested in creating larger sculptures and installation work but lacked the necessary space and opportunity to experiment in this way. Hopefully, this will also help me improve my artistic skills by expanding on what I currently do. I am looking forward to presenting a final show to be proud of, with other creatives, that we curate ourselves!

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