Diversity Reports by Kourtney Paul Stuart-Mason

DIVERSITY REPORTS.

KOURTNEY PAUL STUART-MASON, ARTIST, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART (2018).

My practice is a voice for those who are unable to discuss the ideas of diversity and inclusivity within an art institution. I mainly focus on the lack of Home BAME students and staff within UAL, while giving my own personal experience of being here. Often referencing Black British/ American history, the work explores the close relationship between being Black and being a Black artist. In my most recent work I decided to just paint in black and copy the information from Diversity Reports, however the font I used was very harsh and aggressive, therefore completely changing the original meaning of the report from a positive to a negative one. Although I do use my own experiences within my practice, I also collect various ideas from other students, staff and people outside the institution to create a pool of discussion within the work.