Finding Homes for Them
Simon Woolham and I have just finished installing the next exhibition in the Window Room series.
Here is a sneak preview:simon-woolham.JPG
Together we have created a subtle intervention in the space using bags full of various paper sculptures gathered from his studio and the existing architecture. The thing I like about Simon’s work is it’s unmonumentality, it is quiet and unassuming and imbeds itself within a given space as if it has been there forever. His sculptures are certainly animated and there is a feeling that the room is ‘alive’ with a strange tension. Another aspect of his work which I admire is the way that it forces us (as the viewer) either passively or consciously to re-discover our everyday ‘familiar’ environment with fresh eyes. Those overlooked and marginal spaces are given reference for a tiny moment . There is a serious playfulness to Simon’s approach and I thank him for allowing me to be a part of that process for an afternoon. I enjoyed the freedom of “seeing what the possibilities are”…………………….
intriguing, i like the teasing can’t waith to see more , thank you david and simon x x x franko
Comment by franko — March 19, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
What a wonderful follow up to David’s work last week. Creating new space within the boundary of the existing area is very strong in Simon’s work. Pleasure to see the sculptures. Thank you both David and Simon. My thanks also extends to Franko who initiated the window room exhibition.
Abbas
Comment by Abbas Hashemi — March 20, 2008 @ 5:41 am
It was great to collaborate with you David, helping me investigate the works with a ‘fresher’ outlook, it helps to question ones own stance. As well as this is was also great to discuss ideas as part of the preocess of installing the work. ‘Polite Graffiti’ as a sub title? I’m going to get more images done today of the ‘Paper Cuts’ in situ which will become short quicktime animations to be shown on the Blog, extending the ideas of the work even further.
Comment by simonwoolham — March 20, 2008 @ 8:57 am
I look forward to seeing the quicktime animations Simon. Will you be adding sound? (as I think this is another strong component of the work).
Comment by davidk — March 21, 2008 @ 10:22 am
I will be reintroducing sound and subtle movement, probably take me a few days yet!
Comment by simonwoolham — March 22, 2008 @ 5:33 pm