Siobhan Barr

Grounded in extensive research, my diverse artistic practice embraces a playful and unpretentious approach. Employing text-based art, video, and installations, with an emphasis towards text as a medium for its confident and direct communication, devoid of unnecessary embellishments. This deliberate choice seeks to enhance accessibility, especially for individuals who might feel alienated by the intricacies and elitism often associated with Contemporary Art.

Building upon previous explorations of the impact of modern telecommunications on language evolution, my work now delves into the obscure, murky corners of the Internet. As a self-proclaimed internet addict, I draw from personal web adventures and extensive research into how others interact with the digital realm. Leveraging tools like spam, autocomplete algorithms, and undercover exploration of niche forums, I navigate the darker themes of loneliness and internet use to playfully probe the concept of "Internet Abuse." This addiction is characterized by cycles of dependency and withdrawal symptoms, manifesting in disruptions to daily routines and a preoccupation with cyberspace as a means to alter mood and escape real-life stress.

In recent works, I've shifted focus to produ...

Education:

2006 Winchester School of Art, BA Fine Art Painting, First Class Honours

2003 Lincoln School of Art & Design, BTEC Foundation Art & Design

Residencies:

2008-2011 The Yard, Winchester

2006-2008 Aspace Arts, Southampton

2022 A Woman’s Place is Everywhere LDN - The Cello Factory, London (UK)

2018 Nasty Women International Art Prize Showcase Exhibition -
Praxis Gallery, Newcastle (UK)
EKA Palace, Lisbon (PORTUGAL)
PopinnArt, Amsterdam (NETHERLANDS)

2018 Swalecliffe Triviale: Festival of Pointlessness - Whitstable (UK)

2018 Nasty Women PT - Anjos 70, Lisbon (PORTUGAL)

2015 Personal Tales: Humans + Hybrids - Venice Art House, 56th Venice Biennale, Venice (ITALY)

2015 SELF - Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi, 56th Venice Biennale (ITALY)

2015 Business As Usual – Part II, Turf Projects Gallery, Croydon (UK)

2015 Business As Usual - Pyramid Art Centre, NORTH Contemporary, Warrington (UK)

2015 A Pixel Or Digit? - Parfitt Gallery, Croydon, London (UK)

2014 The Lights Are On - Fox Court, London (UK)

2014 Fresh is More - APG Gallery, Sheffield (UK)

2014 London Gallery Weekend - WW Gallery, London (UK)

2013 - 2014 Salon Zerp - ZERP Galerie, Rotterdam (NETHERLANDS)

2013 Hello Friend (Solo Show) - WW Gallery, London (UK)

2013 Click+Spill - Artemis Project Space, York (UK)

2013 Familial Fancies (film screening, collaboration with Paul Kindersley & Kayleigh O'Keefe) - Retro Bar, London (UK)

2013 Xmas BOGOF, WW Gallery, London (UK)

2013 Sluice Art Fair / W...