Abigail Pearson
I am interested in exploring the possibilities of using found and everyday objects in my method of working. By engaging with materials of this origin, I find there is always a fresh idea in the horizon to further explore and develop. It is the experimentation that provokes the investigation into exploring new possibilities, channeling my thoughts and ideas together into the creation of my pieces.
Working in response to resources of influence around me, I change the original state of something and how it is perceived, into another form, both two and three dimensional. When something has been taken out of its familiar surroundings or transformed from one dimension to another, it allows a different perspective to be seen. This can range from reusing objects and materials to recycling what people find no longer of use - everything around us is essentially a piece of art in itself.
Prime artists which are reflected upon through investigation: Rauschenberg’s combines, Jake and Dinos Chapman - Goya drawings.
Working in response to resources of influence around me, I change the original state of something and how it is perceived, into another form, both two and three dimensional. When something has been taken out of its familiar surroundings or transformed from one dimension to another, it allows a different perspective to be seen. This can range from reusing objects and materials to recycling what people find no longer of use - everything around us is essentially a piece of art in itself.
Prime artists which are reflected upon through investigation: Rauschenberg’s combines, Jake and Dinos Chapman - Goya drawings.
My exhibition piece takes the form of an installation, in conjunction with the main character of the novel, Howard, W Campbell. Taking elements from events highlighted in the book, the installation is based around ‘his’ desk with selected objects, creating the sense of identity. Whether or not the viewer has read Mother Night, the element of identity will still be present.
The piece relates to the part in the novel where Campbell loses his spark for witting and isn’t as passionate about life after the death of his beloved wife. Portraying this absence through the rejection and destruction of the piece, it reflects Campbell’s emotional state of being unwanted and lose of desire. Being stuck between two identities, the installation explores a presence that once was and has now gone. In relation to the exhibition, the installation has the opportunity to blend into the church’s dark wood furniture, allowing the piece to camouflage into its surroundings far away, but up close is clear to see. Positioning the desk to be partially visible resembles Campbell’s spy heritage, having to keep his identity hidden. |