Blackpool-born artist Will Kendrick is the first commissioned artist for Platform. Will’s work often blends the digital or virtual world with the natural, historical or ‘human’ world. His new exhibition for PLATFORM considers how Barrow is linked to Nordic vikings, through artefacts recently unearthed that suggest vikings at least came ashore, if not had settlements in the region.
This lead him to explore Nordic mythology, specifically the story of the serpent that eats at the tree of life. Will is interested in how what is considered true history, such as the vikings, and myths can become intertwined in the modern world, as historical information is increasingly spread, translated and reinterpreted through online platforms, asking us to think about authenticity and how our perceptions of what is ‘true’ and authentic might be altered.