|
STICKS AND THINGS
The imagery in these pieces has developed from a series based on
the theme of Barricades. This work culminated in a show of prints
at the Sudo Gallery in Tokyo and a large installation at the APT
Gallery in London in 2001.
The structures in Barricades evolved into the stick like configurations
that became the theme for the show 'Sticks and Things' at the Standpoint
Gallery in London in 2002. The portfolio of prints has developed
some of the themes touched upon in this show.
The stick like configurations have numerous connotations; Crucifixes,
gallows, gibbets, scaffolds, signs, fences and barriers.
The way these configurations are used in different contexts can
create surprising and sometimes unsettling images.
These images are aimed at the viewers' reflexive desire to attribute
figurative associations to abstract forms.
The images are often very simple but can be interpreted in a number
of different ways.
The idea behind putting the images together as a book is to create
a miniaturised world into which the viewer can step.
© Andy Parsons 2004
|
