Wokingham Arts Trail
Over the last few weeks I have been preparing work to show at the 2011 Wokingham Arts Trail. It's the first time I've shown so much of my work, with paintings and photographs together and I am looking forward to it! It is a bit nervewracking - the paintings especially are very personal to me and most have not been on show before. It will be great to get them out of the house for a while at least!
I have put together a little book (below) with examples of some of the paintings. They are all very abstract - inspired by Australian Aboriginal designs and incorporating abstract cell structures, they are all based on the theme of chaos and consumption. Each painting represents an event in my life, which usually involves an element of chaos! Painting for me is a means of relaxation and expression during some difficult emotional periods. The process is a long one as each painting is made up of several thin layers of paint or thicker layers applied with a knife over splatters. An average painting will take 6-8 weeks to complete and the larger ones can take up to 4 months.
I have called the book and the exhibition 'Circles of confusion', which is a photographic term relating to depth of field, seemed to reflect the painting style quite well!
I hope to see you at the Art Trail, please do pop in to 43b Peach Street, Wokingham on September 10th or 11th to say hello if you're in the area, I would love to meet you!
