In preparation for the
Fabric of the Land exhibition, that is themed "The Elements", I created two new paintings.
Geoflow consists of 6 panels, each 40 x 15 cm in size. Each panel
represents a natural element whereby I combined the Western (fire,
earth, water and air) and Eastern philosophy (Wu Xing; wood, metal,
fire, water and earth).
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| Geoflow © Fenfolio 2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Air ©Fenfolio2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Fire ©Fenfolio2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Earth ©Fenfolio2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Metal ©Fenfolio2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Water ©Fenfolio2011 |
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| Canvas panel representing Wood ©Fenfolio2011 |
Together the panels form a cycle of energy and our planet. I've also applied the elements in each painting by using a lot of texture such as sand from Yell in Shetland and black lava for Earth, metal foil and embossed cling film for Metal, tissue paper for Air, moulding paste in Wood and Earth and gel medium in Fire and Water. The panels are glued on MDF board measuring 95 x 122 cm. A complete concept description can be viewed via this link
Geoflow concept.
For my second painting
Rock formation I used rocks (slate, schist, serpentine from Shetland), moulding paste and collage of a printed photograph that was first treated with inkAid; a coating to fix the ink from the printer onto the paper. I used a free stock image of rock texture. The painting is made on a MDF panel, 45 x 45 cm, and then glued on another MDF panel which is painted white to act as a frame.
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| Rock Formation © Fenfolio 2011 |
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| Close-up of Rock Formation ©Fenfolio2011 |
Unfortunately my work hasn't been selected for the exhibition, but it will be shown at my stall during
North East Open Studios.
