Website:http://www.carriefertig.com
Region:Scotland
Technique:Flame working
Occupation:Artist, Educator
Discipline:Installation, Media, Public art, Sculptural, Other
Areas of Interest:Competitions, Conferences, Education, Exhibition, Networking
Country:United Kingdom
@carriefertigart
@carriefertigstore
Carrie Fertig
I am a socially engaged interdisciplinary artist working in performance, video, sound, and installation, sometimes simultaneously. Much of my work is an exploration of difficult and uncomfortable aspects of being human: dying and forgiveness. I use performance as part of a practice to make compelling and safe situations and environments inviting deep introspection from viewers and participants. Often using glass for its sonic, encapsulating, and transparent qualities, live performances may include the making and/or destruction of objects. Using my body to act upon objects I have often made can emit sound transcendent. These actions can also catalyse cacophony when objects are destroyed, but in that destructive action, there is space for transcendence.
Much of my practice is collaborative and projects like the live performance Torcher Chamber Arkestra combine fire, music, sound, and electronics and are collaborative not only between the performers, but with the audience as well. Projects such as Forgiveness, are not only interactive but often collaborate with supported groups, in situations with imbedded duty of care.
I try to make work that is emotionally and spiritually useful. Feedback teaches me that these works can be beneficially life-changing for some and that the environment of an exhibition which contains captured and broadcast performances, can lead to social dialogue and exchange with profound positive effect.
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Fertig_Carrie_my-sister's-bones_opening-scene-film-still_photo_Rob-Page.jpg)
my sister's bones. film still , Photo: Rob Page
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Fertig_Carrie-my-sister's-bones_film-still.2_photo_Rob_Page.jpg)
my sister's bones. film still , Photo: Rob Page
Last Light. Film still , photo: the artist
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/4CarrieFertig Niagara.jpg)
Niagara Chandelier , Photo: Shannon Tofts
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Fertig_C_Manga_Lamb_All_The_Rage_photo_Shannon_Tofts.jpg)
Manga Lamb: All the Rage , photo: Shannon Tofts
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/The Great and The Good.jpg)
The Great and the Good , photo: Shannon Tofts
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Le Sirenuse last scene still.png)
Le Sirenuse. Film Still , Rob Page
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Piece_1_Carrie Fertig_Frozen_Waterfall_chandelier 1.jpg)
Frozen Waterfall , photo: Shannon Tofts
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Fertig_Carrie_my-sister's-bones_film-still_photo-Rob-Page.jpg)
my sister's bones. film still , Photo: Rob Page
![](https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/1375/Le Sirenuse Opening scene Still.jpg)
Le Sirenuse. Film still , Rob Page