" it was not what we found but the journey itself" (anon)

 New Explorations

This is very much a journey where I see myself as a cartographer responding to the many pathways that suggest themselves, the terrain is constantly shifting as I deliberately change the point from which I have started off from. This journey is very much about discovery of material & process, how one thing informs another, where an arbitrary placement of shape/ colour forces the reassessment of what I think I already know.

The latest works I have discovered are, 'Epidermis' related, imaginary cross sections.

Jag 1

Jag 2

Jag 3

 The Jag series imagine the parting of these layers as the needle is inserted. Domestic scale this time : 46cm x 31cm. As is usual, these three images were started at the same time in order to maintain an open ended dialogue and to allow for comparison/ reflection/ discovery and personal map making. I understand that part of it is due to my printmaking background and working in multiples. Akin to prints hanging from a ball rack.

 The images below show other works in progress.

Cut

Implant

Schematic

Hydration

Arterial Shunt

As the project continues, so my understanding of how little I know begins to grow!

I need to learn more about the act of painting, about my relationship to it and immerse myself further into its vortex.  There are definitely glimpses of understanding but ...

those words of T.S Eliot keep coming back! 

'Cut' 60cm x 60cm, 'Implant' 60cm x 60cm, 'Schematic' 50cm x 70cm, 'Hydration' 70cm x 50cm, 'Arterial Shunt' 64cm x 76cm - all images water & oil based pigment on canvas.