About the Residency

Jake Cooper will be using The Projection Room space to expand his most recent work and research in the Japanese craft of ‘Akari’.

Akari

Paper and bamboo light sculptures by Jake Cooper

This technique will be used on a larger scale to create an immersive installation that is inspired by the projection and distortion associated with cinemas.

The Paignton Picture House will directly inform and inspire the forms he plans to create with the ‘Akari’ technique. Jake’s aim is to always create personal and unpredictable moments of connecting with light through witnessing its potential for intricacy, precision, and imagination.

About the Artist

Jake Cooper is a multimedia artist and creator of sculptural light installations inspired by geometry, light, movement and perspective.

His work is influenced by traditional craft and design with a contemporary appeal. Jake is a recent arts graduate who works within education as an Art Technician, and as a freelance workshop facilitator.

Drop in day is on Wednesday 5th February between 11am and 4pm, when you can call into the Projection Room to talk to Jake about his work and see what he’s creating.

Come and see what he’s worked on at the Open View event on Saturday 8th February between 6 and 8pm, with free drinks and nibbles.

@jakecooperart