Writing a manifesto

Our upcoming exhibition is titled 'CONTROVERTER'
con·tro·vert  (kntr-vûrt, kntr-vûrt)

tr.v. con·tro·vert·ed, con·tro·vert·ing, con·tro·verts

To raise arguments against; voice opposition to.

To raise arguments against; voice opposition to.

Taking influence from Bob and Roberta Smith's 'Letter to Michael Gove'

We have decided to create a manifesto covering our exhibition.

CONTROVERTER
Response, reaction and interaction
Environmental consciousness
Awareness, physical presence

Work should be politically and socially aware. Work should always have a stance. Forceful intent. The artist truly believes in the intention behind the work.

To be socially engaged is to be superior. To be aware of what is happening to your immediate environment is to be improved as a person. Naivety is sin, ignorance is no longer bliss.

To raise social awareness, promote further discussion and develop interest in issues surrounding us everyday. Raise the issue but do not preach.

We are drawn together by a running commentary on what we see/hear/read/observe/view/trust/watch/debate/condemn

What we ignore is equally as important as what we watch
What we miss is equally as important as what we see
What we disregard is equally as important as what we trust
What we condemn is equally as important as what we permit