Within my work I
explore the beauty and function of imperfection and insignificance, both in 2D
and 3D pieces. My drawings are created by following damaged paper and traced
marks, layered up through pages of sketches, each insignificant scratch and
imperfection forms a lace-work of delicate insignia that would otherwise be
overlooked and lost. These pieces are built up from my documentation of the
subject or location evolving the imperfections into new explorations and
greater designs, even the colour is chosen from the pressed flowers and leaves
from the site.
In my Sculptures, the
process involves joining together and then painting the detritus in a uniform
colour which unites each found object into a new gestalt; so the reborn
sculptures can have a new life in the audiences’ imagination while at the same
time be loosely recognized as familiar debris.
We as an audience
personify these conglomerate artworks using the psychological phenomena known
as pareidolia, this allows the viewer to anthropomorphise my artwork and
concoct narratives for their existence within the space. I am interested in the
relationship my sculptures have within an area and audience, they can appear as
micro landscapes with vehicles that travel through them, as invaders, as Comic
book Characters each description of my work is unique and inspires the viewer
to discover and create.
My work is optimistic
and inspirational, I see nothing as wasted and everything has potential. Even
the tiniest scratch can influence the outcome of a whole object, so can it then
be classed as insignificant? For me the insignificant appear to be in a
transient state because as soon as an object is discovered it has become
something in the eyes of the viewer. But the moment between seeing, discovery
and recognition is incredibly exciting for me and it is what I love about these
objects.
