Last night I attended Coloureds, Public Service Broadcasting and Robots with Souls at Modern Art Oxford. It was really great; I’ve never experienced such an explosive atmosphere in a space I considered quite formal. Prior to Basement Sessions last night I managed to get some work done. Two New Paintings: ttp://t.co/nXtEY2mo Painting Detail: http://t.co/m1TGYGN6
I am becoming increasingly interested in formalism, in particular the work of Kenneth Noland and Jules Olitski whilst still clinging to my fascination with abstract works and artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, an artist whose work has influenced me for several years now. I remember the first time I saw one of his original paintings, after only ever seeing postcards and framed prints; it was one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. It came close to the first time I saw the work of Mark Rothko, I began to cry as I walked through the gallery space. There is no greater feeling in this world than a potent connection between artist and viewer.
The work I have been undertaking involves printing with paint. It’s about method, composition, texture, colour and shape, although influenced by a number of things there is a disregard for context.
The work relies more on its aesthetic factors than any form of over conceptualized ideology. A video relating to this post: http://player.vimeo.com/video/36981925
