‘Phenomena’ was held at João Ferreira Gallery in 2005.
The work took as its starting point a variety of natural phenomena such as light, surface and structure. Simple iterations of regular forms and processes resulted in complex works evoking the rich, sensual nature of their sources. Ranging from cut paper to assembled acrylic constructions, the works were typically labour-intensive and visually dense, continuing my exploration of process, pattern and design.
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‘Phenomena’ (installation view)
Froth 2005
Acrylic
133 x 93 x 19cm
The work was made from signs reclaimed from a service station
Sieve 2004
Silkscreen, paper
188 x 105cm
Sieve (detail)
Plume 2005
Polypropylene
206 x 190 x 7cm
This construction is made from polypropylene sheet material held together by tension and friction.
Wrinkle 2005
Polypropylene
63 x 32cm
Wrinkle was made by cutting, scoring and folding a thin sheet of polypropylene.
Peaks and Troughs 2005
Acrylic
26 x 36 x 4cm
This is a scaled-down acrylic version of a large outdoor work at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town.
All photos by Dave Southwood
