Bright Sparks 3

Growing up in the Scottish Highlands, Michael Pinsky was fascinated by exploring natural open spaces, and entering into outdoor environments where he could get completely lost. Through his experience of major cities such as Edinburgh and London, he began to notice the different dynamic between open spaces surrounded by urban spaces, such as inner city parks, and urban spaces surrounded by open space, such as towns and cities. For Michael, his interest was not so much about spaces being urban or rural, but more if they were managed or unmanaged.

Having explored the varied landscape of Gunpowder Park during previous visits in 2006, Michael has begun to re-look at the new urban developments on the north and west borders of the Park, and the relationships created between these settlements and the natural open space in front of them. For Bright Sparks, Michael will continue his research into the urban perimeter of Gunpowder Park, and the friction experienced where urban and natural elements meet. He will play with notions of order and disorder by developing a series of temporary works in Gunpowder Park, exploring their construction and their removal.