Tapies' paintings, drawings and sculptures, incorporating elements of collage have drawn me to research his work in more detail. Many of the works play on the tension between accident and design and our puzzlement about what has happened by chance and what has been engineered. He usually uses marks, symbols and materials in a more minimal way than I do in my collage. Makes me consider being more selective with the elements I use. Moulding hessian and other fabric over everyday items is also seen in his earlier works and gives an interesting dimension of relief.
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Xarxa
2005 mixed media and collage on canvas 35 x 46 in / 89 x 116.5 cm |
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Antoni Tàpies (b. 1923)
Tela plegada (Folded Canvas) signed 'tàpies' (on the reverse) oil, burlap and sand on canvas 45 5/8 x 35 1/8 x 2¾in. (116 x 89.2 x 7cm.) Executed in 1968.
EVA HESSE (1936-70).
Looking again at the sculptural work of Hesse - larger pieces this time. The hanging pieces are particularly attractive to me. They suggest moving sequences but shown in the state of stillness. The natural colours and tones used are also pertinent to my current work and the consideration and use of focused lighting to exhibit the pieces and to introduce the presence of shadows.
Contingent
November 1969 Fiberglass, polyester resin, latex, cheesecloth 
Expanded Expansion
1969 Reinforced fiberglass poles and rubberized cheesecloth. 
Right After
1969 Fiberglass, polyester resin, wire.  |
Aught
1968
Latex, canvas, polyethylene sheeting, rope and unidentified materials; metal
grommets
Installation variable, 4 units
Würsa (18 000 Km from earth).
Sculpture by Daniel Firman for the exhibition Superdome at the Palais de Tokyo.
That's what an elephant can do at 18 000 Km from earth gravity. This is very impressive and
also promotes a great deal of humour.
I have been trying to get my hessian constructs to be self supporting - maybe I could learn something about technique by studying taxidermy.
«solo-show»
23 April — 17 May
Reg Vardy Gallery
Sunderland
Listening to the talk Kate Liston gave about her previous and current work, reinforced the importance and usefulness of archiving "temporary" sculptural works and installations using video. Even making the video the sole means to exhibit the work.
Books;
Books;
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