Know

Description

This is one of a number of small paintings that I produced working from a sketch of myself looking in the mirror. Later I developed this sketch into some compositions exploring my contemplative response to nature and sense of self/other. In this piece the figure awkwardly asserts himself in the studio space, his sense of identity being simultaneously questioned and asserted by the word ‘KNOW’ across his chest. This painting was actually produced in a fit of rage; having worked all day to produce nothing of worth I became very angry and blasted this piece out in one short burst. The way this word ‘Know’ found it’s way into the painting, on reflection, spoke to me about the source of knowledge involved in the creative act; being taken by storm from somewhere deep within. It was a kind of mystical moment!

Medium: Mixed media (acrylic, collage, pastel on cardboard)

Year: 1997

Size: 24cm x 24cm

Frame/mount: light wood, deep rebate type frame treated with bees wax.

Dimensions of frame: 27cm H x 27cm W x 3.7cm D

Hanging: D-rings and wire on back ready to hang.

Signed: Signed by the artist on the front.

Added on Nov 02, 2009