My second solo exhibition was held at Art Images Gallery, Norwood, from 31 August – 23 September, 2012.
This exhibition focuses on the physical and biological laws of nature that we encounter in our everyday lives. These works are not scientific illustrations. Rather, the drawings are informed by Science; Science that seeks to explain and predict the world around us and the universe beyond; Science that is interwoven with every aspect of the human condition.
The larger works in each series reference various physical and biological phenomena that underpin our lives: the reflection and refraction of light, separation of different wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum, the sound waves that we produce and experience, the actions of gravity, and the sensations of sight and smell that influence our ‘unnatural selection’ of our local environment. The smaller drawings in each series amplify further aspects of the relevant human behaviour. The final series of drawings lacks overt human presence, although the subjects are the result of many generations of human intervention and conjure deeply human emotions.
LEFT COLUMN
Reprieve (2011) charcoal and pastel on paper, framed 96x140cm, Finalist, Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing, 2011
Too Much Certainty (2011) charcoal on paper, framed 72x110cm, Finalist, Prospect Portrait Prize, 2011
Absorbed (2012) pencil and charcoal on paper, framed 102x123cm (SOLD)
Contemplation (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm (SOLD)
Remembering (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm, Finalist Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards, 2013
CENTRE COLUMN
Translation (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm
Resonance (2012) charcoal and pastel on paper, framed 105x83cm
Flattened 5th (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm (SOLD)
Plectrum (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm (Private Collection)
Tribal (2012) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm
Which Way Is Down? (2011) charcoal and pastel on paper, framed 102x83cm
RIGHT COLUMN
Shallots (2011) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm (SOLD)
Thin-Skinned (2011) pencil on paper, framed 50x62cm
Boil Over (2012) pencil on paper, framed 62x50cm
Fragrance (2012) pencil on board and tracing paper, image 36x55cm
Taking Flight 2 (2012) pencil on paper, framed 46x40cm (SOLD)
Taking Flight 5 (2012) pencil on paper, framed 46x40cm (SOLD)
Taking Flight 7 (2012) pencil on paper, framed 46x40cm (SOLD)