Iain Forsyth

Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard met at Goldsmtihs and have worked collaboratively as visual artists since the mid-nineties. They initially became known for their recreations of highly-charged cultural moments which pioneered the use of re-enactment within contemporary art. Their work is collected by museums and institutions worldwide, including the Tate Gallery and the Government Art Collection. In 2012 they were shortlisted for the inaugural Samsung Art+ Prize. Performance and music culture plays a significant role in their work, and this has led to some notable collaborations, including the first on-screen appearance of Ben Drew (aka Plan B) in their short film Walking After Acconci and an ambisonic sound installation with the enigmatic Scott Walker, premiering at Sydney Opera House later this year. Their stereoscopic 3D short film Radio Mania starring Kevin Eldon was commissioned by the BFI and their contemporary reinterpretation of the classic War of the Worlds was broadcast by BBC Radio. They have been working with Nick Cave for a number of years, a collaboration which has resulted in several projects, including directing the 3D audiobook for The Death of Bunny Munro and various music videos.