The next few days will be spent getting ready for my first solo exhibition at Milton Keynes. I put in two proposals which were both liked, with a slight preference for one of them. I would really like to know what swung the balance because the two proposals represent differing branches of my work.
This year I have made abstract forms and drawings relating to the body. These were inspired by the material being used, that being foam and duct tape as well as protruding wooden armatures. I have also made work relating to geometric and architectural forms using ceramic tiles and roofing felt. As it turns out, the exhibition will be based on the latter which just about helps me make the decision about where I am going this coming year. I always knew that I would have to make a decision sometime.
I’m putting in some existing work and some that I have made over the past few weeks. The proposal had to be based on a theme so I have chosen to focus on materials and shapes which relate to waterproofing. The work references industrial architecture as well as looking at cones incorporated into sculpture and into paper as drawings. I have used bolts as one of my favourite fixing methods for the largest installation which will consist of multiple roofing felt objects that look like cup cake cases.
Now I have to concentrate on wrapping everything up for its journey. The drawings will be especially difficult because they have cones sticking out of the paper.
