Space series

The concept of space is the current focus of my work. When I paused to think about what the word space meant to me I was surprised by the many variants: the shape between objects; a memory of place; what is left when something is taken away; infinity; a lapse of time; nothingness; endless possibility or contemplation… So I’m busy exploring these ideas in more depth.

These pieces explore space as memory - time between key moments; a shift in thought; an image found within another. I find that my colour palette becomes much softer as lines blur, with textures and simple mark making takes the lead in telling the story. Suspended materials create shadows - transient shifts of time and space. Translucent colours intersect creating something else in the space between.

The space and shape of landscape definitely sees my roots in Graphic Design come to the fore. Experimenting with bold colour palettes leads to some pairings that surprise and excite me but really tell the story of how these landscapes fit together. I have become drawn to particular shapes that change in the space - a cloud, the parceling of land into fields, sun or moonlight - and express these in suspended mesh - the images changing from different angles as the viewer looks on.

Still working with abstract geometrics the pieces below followed a trip to Hong Kong.

A Place to Settle considers the extreme divide between rich and poor. For some, life takes on a mantle of certainty, extravagance and energy. Whereas others, as an example the live-in maids, have no real place that is home. They congregate with each other to enjoy their time of on Sundays in parks, by the waterside or even in bus stations. It’s a great celebration but life is full of uncertainties.

Space to Think shows my reflections of the excitement of spending time in such a vibrant and energetic society but recognising relief in finding tranquil green space or time alone to enjoy the quiet.

In these pieces vibrant colours reflect energy, wealth and modern society but suspended shapes, fragile netting and images, partially obstructed below, suggest the need to consider other contrasting possibilities.