http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355837269940/#5
In the dining room, video artist Jini Rawlings pays homage to the story of Emma Hart, later to become Lady Hamilton - Lord Nelson’s lover. A member of the wild entourage that surrounded Uppark’s 19th century ‘playboy’ owner Sir Harry Fetherstonhaugh, Emma allegedly danced naked on Uppark’s dining table for Sir Harry and his guests. Jini has used a series of mirrors and images to reflect on Emma’s unfolding story of fame and misfortune.
In 1825, the seventy-year-old Sir Harry scandalized society once again by marrying his twenty-year-old dairymaid Mary Ann Bullock. This union has inspired A Milkmaid’s Song, artist Gen Doy’s captivating sound piece, set in the very dairy where Sir Harry first heard Mary Ann singing.
Discover these, and other beautiful and thought-provoking artworks at Unravelling Uppark, from 4 May to 2 November (closed Friday and Saturday).
Visited the private view this eve with Rachel Palmer. Jini's installation on the dining room table was fantastic. Ethereal quality of the dancer floats in space depending on where the viewer is standing in the room. The connection through water is made to the artworks hanging in the room. Also the work of Simon Ryder who has digitally recorded birdsong at Uppark and then used the waveform as laser etchings within mini glass cubes was amazing. Go see! All the work is there until November.
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