Ashton BlythNov 1, 2021Project ProposalStudy Statement: Initial Plan1. Working Title: Defining Moments of a Trans Experience 2. Aims and Objectives: Aims: Discover my own defining moments Share my...
Ashton BlythOct 27, 2021Practical WorkI've been MIA from my practice...I've felt rather MIA from my practice for a few weeks now, I've considered ideas in my head of what I want to include in my animation,...
Ashton BlythOct 20, 2021Group DiscussionsPractice-based ResearchSomething we've spoke about recently in the group sessions is reflection, which I know is something I need to document more of. In groups...
Ashton BlythOct 13, 2021Group DiscussionsThe Role of the PractitionerWhat have you done so far? I was unsure as to where to start, I had an idea for a big Sellotape sculpture installation, I was considering...
Ashton BlythOct 13, 2021ResearchKapaemahu (Dean Hamer, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson, 2020)Kapaemahu is the short, Oscar-nominated animation that tells the true story of the four individuals, of dual male and female spirit, who...
Ashton BlythOct 11, 2021Practical WorkCompiling the footageThe first thing I have to do to start making Defining Moments of a Trans Experience is to compile the footage I already have that can be...
Ashton BlythOct 10, 2021Practical WorkAloha SPARK Animation!On the 8th October I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dean Hamer, who alongside his husband Joe Wilson and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu...
Ashton BlythOct 6, 2021Group DiscussionsUs and WeThis week was the start of everyone sharing a bit about themselves and their practice. We started off the session by watching an advert...
Ashton BlythSep 29, 2021Group DiscussionsHonesty, Vulnerability and Discussion...After two long, anxiety-ridden months, I finally started my Masters! I was dreading this day: starting over and meeting new people, but...