Melanie King
London
I am a multi-disciplinary Artist, interested in the science of photography and the photography of science.
My research primarily focuses on the parallel histories of photography and astronomy since the 19th Century, and how light from outside of our planet can affect photosensitive material.
I am a occasional Curator, Lecturer and Writer. I convened the Shadows Symposium at Camberwell College of Art in May 2015.
I hold 2 World Records for the World's Largest Cyanotype.
EDUCATION //
MPhil in Printmaking, Royal College of Art, 2015 - 2019
MA Art and Science, Central Saint Martins, 2011 - 2013.
BA Fine Art, Leeds College of Art, 2008 - 2011.
LONDON ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIVE
Director
The London Alternative Photography Collective provides artist talks and exhibitions on traditional/alternative photography processes used in contemporary art.
LUMEN
Co-Director
Lumen are an art collective based in London. Lumen explore themes of astronomy and light, and exhibit exclusively in churches. Lumen aim to inspire a dialogue around how humanity understands our existence.
super-collider
Co-Director
super/collider is an interdisciplinary agency which explores science through the creative industries. With super/collider, Melanie has organised events at Ace Hotel, Shoreditch House, Second Home, The Floating Cinema and a field trip to Kielder Observatory.