Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
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The Glasgow Effect: A Tale of Class, Capitalism & Carbon Footprint
On 4 November 2019, Luath Press published Harrison’s first book. Inspired by her 2016 โdurational performanceโ The Glasgow Effect – for which she refused to travel beyond Glasgowโs city limits, or use any vehicles except her bike, for the whole calendar year – the book provides the complete context for her thinking and action. (Word count: 119,000)
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Loving the Inbox: the Artist as Bureaucrat
1 Jul 2016
ArtReview Asia (p.68-71) -
Playing for Time
31 Mar 2015
Oberon Books (p.177-179 & p.205-206) ISBN 978-1783191864 -
Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
Harrison identifies how she gradually became more politicised as a result of her growing awareness of her own labour conditions and ‘self-exploitation‘ within the post-Fordist world of work. An edited version of this text was published in the ‘Activism‘ chapter of Playing For Time (p.205-206) in 2015. (Word count: 711)
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Counter-Hegemonic Propaganda Machine
A manifesto of sorts outlining Harrison’s values and strategies for approaching life and art-making. Written in 2012 in response to a provocation by psychologist Tim Kasser for The Art of Life (p.19-21) published by Mission Models Money & Common Cause. (Word count: 1,229)
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Workers are Not Alone
4 Nov 2011
The Journal (p.10) -
Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
3 Nov 2011
Wunderbar, Newcastle upon Tyne -
Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
A speech by Harrison to launch the second Work-a-thon for the Self Employed in Newcastle on 3 November 2011.
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Market Forces (Wunderbar Festival)
27 Oct 2011
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A Good Climate for Business
Written by Harrison for Artsadmin in response to her residency at Two Degrees festival in 2011. This text details her attempts to explore the relationship between capitalism and climate change, which led to the development of Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed and Early Warning Signs. (Word count: 2,758)
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Work-a-thon interview
17 Jun 2011
This is Tomorrow -
Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
A speech by Harrison to launch the first ever Work-a-thon for the Self Employed in London on 13 June 2011.
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Lone Workers Unite!
9 Jun 2011
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Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
23 May 2011
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Work-a-thon for the Self-Employed
1 May 2011
a-n Magazine (p.27) -
Ellie Harrison Profile
1 May 2011
Art Monthly (Issue 346 p.16-17)