presentation:

Meet-a-Maker

with Sophie Conroy

21 Feb 2024

Come to Mediamatic to have a talk with an artist in our little greenhouses! Learn more about their work or talk about your project with the artist who inspired you. Sophie Conroy is open to creative consultation and discussing ideas. 

Tickets 

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Sophie Conroy - Artist and researcher Sophie slept in many places during her research of houselessness*.  This is one of the many nests she found, when she voluntarily lived without a house. *Sophie: I use the term "houseless" rather than "homeless" when referring to my own experience. As I was choosing this lifestyle, I was not "homeless", and my experience is entirely different to those in this position involuntarily. My decision was born out of a desire to feel at home wherever I am.

Meet-a-Maker is a 30-minute session to have a one-on-one talk with artists currently working at Mediamatic. We are lucky to be inspired by the many artists who work and stay with us for exhibitions, residencies and workshops. We welcome you to meet them and be inspired as well!

About the artist

Sophie Conroy is an artist and embodied researcher. She uses her life as a tool to test different ways of living, creating conditions to explore the unknown and learn more about the world and the self.
From these observed actions, Sophie uses film, writing, textile, and performance to communicate and share stories. She is working towards developing practices and tools that support our reconnection with each other, our environment, and ourselves. Ultimately, Sophie is exploring the question: What is it that we really need?

Sophie speaks English.

Current work at Mediamatic

Sophie: "I am collaborating with Mediamatic and their neighbours living outside to explore the topic of houselessness in the area."

"My work at Mediamatic is not an attempt to "solve" the problem of houselessnes in Amsterdam. There are many brilliant organisations already working to support these individuals. However, through active engagement I am exploring how we can connect and relate with people who are differently housed then us. Exploring the potential to welcome rather than fear our neighbours, and to build a more collaborative supportive culture."

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Illustration by Sophie Conroy. - home/house Sophie: I use the term "houseless" rather than "homeless" when referring to my own experience. As I was choosing this lifestyle, I was not "homeless", and my experience is entirely different to those in this position involuntarily. My decision was born out of a desire to feel at home wherever I am.

Topics

  • Social design
  • Embodied research
  • Public interventions/Community development 
  • Storytelling through textiles

Information

You can choose a 30-minute time slot between 14:30 and 16:30.

Full price €10
Artists/Students discount €7,50*
*We give a discount to students, artists and Stadspas holders. If this applies to you we might ask to see your kvk nr/portfolio or student card for this option.
Read our ticket terms and conditions here.


For questions please e-mail workshop@mediamatic.nl.