Reminder
2020
Reminder displays post-it notes, a temporary form of memory, used to remind us of mundane and everyday tasks. Looking at this in relation to the family album, also used to document the ‘everyday’ family life; but instead as a system for long term memory, often transcending lifetimes and generations.
Up North Exhibition : Contemporary Artists of the North
NRG Blogpost 17/03/20
"The Up North exhibition provided a platform for young Northern artists, whose work may be overlooked at times, to display their artwork in a modern and vibrant setting. The opening night saw students with a diverse range of interests come together to celebrate the work of other young people. The work explored the idea of identity and covered a variety of media, ranging from photography to sculpture.
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Tilly Thornborrow is another artist who takes inspiration from everyday life. ‘Reminder’ comprises a multitude of post-it notes in various shades of pink, juxtaposing brief notes and reminders with images taken from a family photo album. Her work encourages us to reflect on the idea of memory. Her use of millennial pink, a soothing shade often associated with femininity and innocence, may relate to our tendency to romanticise the past and view our memories through rose-tinted glasses."