Glyndwr “Breaking the Mould” Degree Show
Evaluation
Significant works:
(Photograph courtesy of David Jones)
Paul Heppel’s sculptures question reality of space, materials and context, the viewer being immersed into a singular subject experience. Working through play his concept and interpretation of materiality requires mindful interaction with these installations.
Paul’s sculptures, as first encounter, set high standards that are maintained throughout the exhibition.
Lucinda Turners family portraits evoke a similar subjective experience, using sensitive, expressive mark making. Lucinda’s hypnotic insights juxtapose the realistic and elusive producing a portrait with a contemporary twist.
Bringing together art and science Seiza Friedrich captures in a similar hypnotic way an alchemy of materials and techniques through an experiential process. Seiza’s investigations into traditional techniques of paint mixing extend both pallet and practice, led by her artistic influence; Turner in space.
(Photograph Courtesy of David Jones)
Elliot Morris’s sculptures extend the traditional bust concept within a contemporary practice. Antony Gormley’s influence is significant to his work as all casts are self-portraits. Elliot addresses the subjective experience, abstracted figurative work requesting interaction and interpretation. Materials work in symbiosis with the portraits generating a dialogue between sensitivity and strength.
My chosen pieces reflect my own preferences and practice, thoughtful observational processes extended through a subjective gaze. All works require the viewer to engage, converse and interpret through mindful contemplation; deepening personal awareness of both works and self.
