Projects

Documenting the process of exploring books, archives, and artistic references that shape my concepts. This category highlights the development stage of projects, where ideas are formed and refined for future exhibitions.

Whispers Beneath the Pavement: Listening to What Lies Beneath

Nestled quietly in the fabric of London’s urban sprawl, my latest installation, Whispers Beneath the Pavement, invites viewers to pause...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jun 43 min read

Seeking Inspiration for Art Installation

Recently, I gathered numerous objects from the streets along the watercourses of London's hidden rivers. The sheer quantity and variety...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jun 35 min read

Unearthing London's Lost Rivers Through Found Objects and Art Installation

Dragon sculptures on the Holborn Viaduct overlook the streets of London, capturing the city's historic charm and grandeur. London is a...

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Tomomi Tomlin

May 253 min read

After Walking along Hidden Rivers

Before I began walking, I had no idea what I could collect and what my experience might be. After collecting objects from a couple of...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 216 min read

Fragments of the River Thames

After walking and visiting the watercourses of the River Westbourne, the River Tyburn, and the River Fleet, I concluded the collection of...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 212 min read

Fragments of River Fleet

The River Fleet was the first hidden river I came across during my research on St Pancras Old Church for another project. I was intrigued...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 215 min read

Fragments of River Tyburn

The origin of the River Tyburn is not obvious unless you know what to look for. For this research, I regularly referred back to the book,...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 215 min read

Fragments of River Westbourne

The River Westbourne starts in Hampstead and flows through West Hampstead, Kilburn, Maida Vale, Westbourne Green, Bayswater, Hyde Park,...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 214 min read

Discovering Hidden Stories from Fragments

As an artist, I've often found inspiration in the stories that run through cultures and histories. Recently, after reading the essay'...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 203 min read

Investigating Reality Through Art: The Initial Concept of My New Project 'Fragments'

Art can express and explore the inner workings of our minds and how we perceive the world around us. A new project idea arose from...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Apr 207 min read

'Re-' Seeking inspiration in the work of other artists - part 2

Energetic strokes and vibrant colours capture the lively atmosphere of a dynamic scene in Denzil Forrester's artwork at the Stephen...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 195 min read

'Re-' Seeking inspiration in the work of other artists - part 1

After studying some artists' works, I went to galleries and exhibitions around London and sought inspiration. I usually walk around the...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 174 min read

Exploring Art Through the Lens of 'Re-'

On Kawara's Date Painting at David Dwirner, London After exploring the word 'Re-', I examined artwork from the perspective of 'Re'. It...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 105 min read

Re-

The feeling of the word "Re-", a flower's shadow gently projected on a white wall. As I wrap up the Machine Aesthetics project, I've...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 61 min read

Machine Aesthetics - Invisible signals

After the research and experiment, I created the installation to visualise and sense invisible forces and rhythms that regulate our lives.

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 41 min read

Machines, Systems, and Us

Artistic representation of the feeling of being trapped within unseen boundaries in social structures and systems, each circles in...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 31 min read

Machine Aesthetics - on the streets

While visiting galleries for inspiration, I find myself seeking inspiration not from the artwork but from London streets and the...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Jan 22 min read

Machine Aesthetics - seeking inspiration

After the brief, I visited galleries around London for inspiration. Here is the list of exhibitions I visited and my thoughts. I began...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Dec 29, 20243 min read

Machine Aesthetics?!

Have you heard about 'Machine Aesthetics'? I didn't until I got a new assignment in Fine Art class. The assignment was to develop a work...

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Tomomi Tomlin

Dec 27, 20242 min read