Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Form and Spirit and my upcoming show

Lately, I’ve been observing the tension between form and spirit. The relationship between the two is such that one can easily overpower the other, often creating an imbalance. However, both are intrinsic to our existence for they make up our very being.
In our lives we often exhibit preference towards one or the other. To some, structure is highly desirable, while for others it feels like an intolerable restriction.
In what has become my painting series, Form and Spirit, I initially had no theme or big idea. I chose to paint on the scrap iron plates because I thought they would make for a powerful surface and structure on which I could do some abstract painting. It was later that I was provoked by the odd juxtaposition of pre-fabricated iron metal sheets from some machine that no longer exists, and my whimsical, spirit-led painting process.
For me, this series has only left me with more questions about living with this universal tension of Form and Spirit.