Carrie Holden

My work is based around the common curiosity of the mundane tasks within everyday life and the strangers conducting these tasks. Throughout my 4 years of study I have focused on the contrasting interactions within overcrowding and isolation within larger cities in Scotland such as, Edinburgh and Glasgow. I recreate such scenes using my media of choice acrylic and gouache to create bold and satisfying images. Recently I have found my work drawn towards a more personal aspect in working in customer care, the fundamental study surrounding the ideology of watching customers and colleagues alike through camera footage and recreating each screen. I wanted to show the aspect to customer service many might not know and the constant perspective of being watched which provokes the feeling of discomfort instead of safety. I hope this to relate to those who are or have been within similar situations and through my smaller satire posters can agree and find humour in what a fellow fast food employee can experience.