My presentation went well although I think I rushed my words a little and said ridiculous too many times....
Craig asked me at the end 'What makes something ridiculous?'
Ridiculousness I think depends on your outlook on the world. Many of the things I make and do to me aren't ridiculous at all but to others probably are. Ridiculous is something you wouldn't expect to see or do in everyday life; it both amazes you and discombobulate. My aim is not to surprise, it is to discombobulate.
Ridiculous is silly and unfounded - Eva Fortini
The oxford dictionary describes ridiculous as -
'Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.'
Artists to look that that were mentioned:
Plastique Fantastique
Rat and Badger - dead body in gallery
I have unfortunately lost the memory stick with my presentation on it (which is ridiculous), however I do have the notes:


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