"Briefcase" is a preliminary exploration that exploits an abandoned briefcase to investigate the notion of "terrorism" in New Zealand by the means of bombing structures. This initial study is intended as a foundation for future work, which I envisage, will explore events in New Zealand's modern history, focusing on the 1980s 'terrorist attacks', such as [...]
"Day by day and almost minute by minute the past was brought up to date. In this way every prediction made by the Party could be shown by documentary evidence to have been correct; nor was any item of news, or any expression of opinion, which conflicted with the needs of the moment, ever allowed [...]
Why Hope (i) 5 min Film
"Why Hope (i)" is a reflection of the past; of the 80's. It is a reminder of red herrings that divert society's attention - going nuclear free - but at the same time building facilities that spy on societies for our own and other nation's nefarious ends. "Why Hope (i)" links a past red herring [...]
A photographic sketch of 'Outside of Study' that a show the initial placements of the individual sections to create a whole composition that resembles the earlier drawings.
Now that my studies are nearing completion, I am embarking on a new work called 'Outside of Study'. A pun, that considers firstly, the notion of moving forward from my studies and secondly, what lies physically outside my study window. At first, this line of direction may appear whimsical, however as the thumbnail sketches indicate [...]
A review by Ruth Allison for the Nelson Mail by RUTH ALLISON Last updated 10:42, February 18 2015 REVIEW: This Was Now Here! Jason McCormick, Master's Exhibition, photographs and film, Salt Gallery, February 2015 It's a shame about the exclamation mark because if it needs anything, this exhibition certainly doesn't need one of those. These understated, quiet [...]
A write-up by reporter Judith Ritchie for the Nelson Mail before - This Was Now Here! - exhibition opening. Unfortunately, there was a typo with my surname, a common mistake. by JUDITH RITCHIE Last updated 13:00, January 29 2015 While exploring ideas around power and control, Jason McCormack enters unusual territory, creating realities which are in [...]
