I've always been fascinated by objects degraded by use - rusty truck boxes, scratched tools, bent signage, Boba Fett's helmet. Beautiful and imperfect veneers that change from the rigors of daily life. Chipped, scratched and faded but still useful. Each mark, gouge and dent tells a story, spins a yarn or becomes a fable with the truth lost forever. As I get older, this ethos has become more personal. The dings and patinas we suffer through life creates wisdom and insight. Simultaneously it gives us an opportunity to create myths, mysteries or alter the past because absolute truth will always be enshrouded in doubt. Our history is a story we tell ourselves. This work explores that concept in minimal forms, muted palettes, serendipity and nature's input.
I employ the 'circular economy' concept during the creation of my work - using scrap from previous projects, found objects or reclaiming pieces that were 'dead ends'. In the latest iteration, I find myself cannibalizing sections of old work and integrating them into new creations.
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