In the early stages of their exploration of Angel Alley, RESOLVE delved deeply into archival research, carefully navigating the complex history and context of the area. This meticulous approach allowed them to uncover and piece together narratives that would shape their understanding and actions moving forward.
The project diaries serve as a unique method for documenting this journey, capturing the process through reflective and introspective entries. RESOLVE has employed this format to chronicle their thoughts and decisions, presenting the unfolding story in a way that mirrors their investigative process.
These diaries, presented as letters of correspondence, capture the RESOLVE’s early reflections on alleywork. Structured as a dialogue between the gallery and an imagined external investigator, these letters draw inspiration from similar exchanges found in the Whitechapel Gallery archives. The formal tone of the letters is interspersed with personal annotations, sketches, and probing questions, revealing how uncertainty and caution shaped the team’s early decision-making, sometimes hindering their progress as they sought to navigate the complexities of the project.
