A core theme of Bethan Elford’s work exists around the notion of space, more specifically the politics of a space. The work is often underpinned by a suspicion and questioning of authority. An aim of her work is to expose the manipulation of language and image; to reveal hidden agendas or ideologies. Often, satirical in tone, Elford is not intentionally overtly provocative in a form of protest, but instead in an attempt to get the viewer to reconsider or re-examine the idea central to the work. more...