Object and Landscape

                        

In my work I would like to explore the concept of the 3D painted canvas as ‘object.’

I am looking at paint application and condensation of layers within the landscape. Importantly I am thinking about the painted surface and differentiation of surface using textures within the composition.

                        

The second element of my practice ,is to work from layered archaeological segments, recorded within the painting, during the last excavation. I photographed the stages during the excavation and would like to spend time reversing the process of layers, to make other paintings.

For me the paintings appear to be abstract, but come from a clear methodology of process patterns and practices.

By Looking at the process of reduction, selection, and simplification shared by archaeologists and artists, (understanding process becomes clear.