Light Discussions project 2 (in progress)

One of the advantages that I am finding in working in such a large studio space is that I am able to play with configurations or assemblages of artworks and get a real sense of how these works might look. In particular in creating a tangible experiences rather than a proposed one. I am able to decipher how  the visual experience enacts the viewed experience of these artworks in what would be a more likely scenario of their display in an exhibition.

The next series of photos documents that played out scenario and there interesting to look at even though this might not be the final display. The experience of setting out playing with variations of assembled works then documenting this series of works for me is a way to progress to a far more profound assemblage or installation. Clarified in its overt simplicity of both material and construction yet complex through time and the viewed experience revealing layered references and expanding meanings to the actual materials and physical forms on display.

LIGHT DISCUSSIONS Introduction to a major project

I have been working through a series of experimental works for about two years now and the limitations

of time have played their part in the time that has lapsed in revealing these projects. My plan is to divide

this major project into a series of seven separate projects under the same working title "Light Discussions".

As separate contained bodies of work I had hoped to have the opportunity to exhibit each project in

other spaces as well as my studio.

I didn't think I would be forced to waist so much time preparing a proposed exhibit and then waiting for

the usual thanks but no thanks replies from galleries. This first project is an important body of work for me

and I think it's pointless to wait another six or so months waiting for yet another rejection as I don't think that

the problem is the quality of my artwork. A somewhat downgraded solution to this is that I will just post

these artworks on my blogspot and maybe engage some audience with the opportunity to view these works

now stored and packed away.

The following photographs will display both individual and installation views. This would have been the first exhibit of this major project and this brief overview explains the general direction of this body of work.

Light Discussions offers a display of simple assemblages in reductive format that create interplay between 

painting and photography bringing forward light and reflection as complimentary mediums, that further affect

the viewers use of space experience of time through light and lightness.


 The next phase of works are currently in progress and I have a few studio views that preview that progress.