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THE DIRECTOR
The Director
The Director
The Director
My work as a disabled and neurodivergent artist is deeply rooted in my own lived experiences. I find inspiration in my journey and use it to motivate my artistic practice. One significant part of my artistic mission is to explore the concept of Resting, Slowing Down, and Doing Less as a powerful means to combat climate change. By quest
My work as a disabled and neurodivergent artist is deeply rooted in my own lived experiences. I find inspiration in my journey and use it to motivate my artistic practice. One significant part of my artistic mission is to explore the concept of Resting, Slowing Down, and Doing Less as a powerful means to combat climate change. By questioning the societal norms of consumerism and hyper productivity, I aim to offer Rest as an antidote to these destructive practices. I also actively consider themes of wellbeing and self-care within my practice, specifically focusing on how artists with disabilities and caring responsibilities can maintain thriving and exciting art practices.
In my work, public engagement, collaboration, and playfulness hold pivotal roles. I believe in the power of co-creation and incorporate diverse processes and mediums to create immersive and interactive artworks. Additionally, I am committed to using found and recycled materials, promoting sustainability through artistic expression.
My practice delves into ideas of Inclusion, Access, and Rest, challenging the capitalist constructs of Grind Culture and Over Working. Through acts of gentle protest and creative activism, I seek to test and transcend perceived boundaries of art. I find inspiration not only within the art world but also in non-art disciplines such as mindfulness and somatic experiences.
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Social Gardening (The Mind at Rest)
Somerset Film Commission / Artist in Residence 2023.
Luminara Florescu:
“Influenced by works such as 'Rest Is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey, and the 'Right to Roam' movement, 'Social Gardening (The Mind At Rest)' presents a filmic exploration that delves into the profound act of resting in nature and
Social Gardening (The Mind at Rest)
Somerset Film Commission / Artist in Residence 2023.
Luminara Florescu:
“Influenced by works such as 'Rest Is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey, and the 'Right to Roam' movement, 'Social Gardening (The Mind At Rest)' presents a filmic exploration that delves into the profound act of resting in nature and its transformative impact on our mental well-being. I believe rest offers us the time, space and stillness to re-imagine who we are in relationship to nature, the planet and our community.
As part of my Artist in Residence at Somerset Film I spent the summer capturing local natural landscapes, including the enchanting Lavender and Sunflower Fields near Castle Cary. This collection of footage forms the foundation of my work. Comprising of three distinct projections, the installation includes specially crafted soundscapes, extending an invitation to the audience to choose from three immersive, restful experiences.
This new work serves as a natural progression of my recent project, supported by Arts Council England, enquiring into the concept of rest through my own perspective as a disabled and neurodiverse artist, adding an alternative dimension to the exploration of restorative resting in nature.”