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The main aim of this page is to provide a collection of essays and other writings for your enjoyment. At the moment they are all written by me, and one by Dan Clarke. However if you have any interesting essays on any subject, that you would like to share with the world, then send them in to me at heavystuff@iangates.com, so I can put them on here. Ian.
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Ian Gates, 2000
An essay about the work of Cristina Misuraca.The essay looks at the way we become so attached to decorative objects, and asks why? Why do we surround ourselves with these things, and then become distraught when they are lost or broken?
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Ian Gates, 2000
In this essay, written to accompany the exhibition 100% Natural, The author has taken a look at the way that nature and man live alongside one another, and the way that man has absorbed nature into virtually every aspect of daily life.
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Ian Gates, 2000
This essay was written to accompany the exhibition 'Ian Gates: Recent Work 2000.' It has been included primarily for it's manifesto like section detailing the authors ideas on the next generation of contemporary British Art.
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Ian Gates, 1997
This essay looks at the rise of one of the most important movements in art history. It looks at the various factors responsible, ranging from the political and the historical, as well as advances in science and art theory. It shows how fine art isn't just a subject on it's own, but is influenced by many other subjects.
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Dan Clarke, 2001
Something a little different here. This essay written by Dan Clarke looks at the way the Mafia came about over the the years, and has been used by various Governments as a scapegoat for all manner of political problems. Strangely enthralling.
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Ian Gates, 2001
This essay asseses the impact that the national lottery has had on the arts since it began in 1994. It looks at areas such as employment, investment, and public benefit, as well as assesing some of the reasons certain high profile projects failed.
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This is the website for my MA dissertation. It is finally finished. Please feel free to have a look at it and let me know what you think.
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