Self Observed -
2005-2008Historically the average male is a hunter gatherer and an emotional vessel with little voice of expression by his own choice. These compositions and painterly technique attempts to explore the tension and conflict that can exist when re-evaluating the typical male - his aspirations and expectations, his rapport with modern living and everyday objects - and that sense of self, both physically and psychologically. A constantly liquid shifting and tense dialogue between these two (entities) seemingly irreconcilable positions provides an interesting study for context. Each artwork title reinforces a pragmatism and mundanity in the work's individual narrative, almost sidestepping an unrepresented silent majority of the male gender .
Within contemporary male figurative painting what is there for the average male to identify, associate or relate to on Gallery and Museum walls?
Bed, 2005
acrylic on canvas
150 x 180cm
no longer available
Plate, 2008
acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm
Door, 2008
acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm
privately owned
Fridge, 2007
acrylic on canvas
139.5 x 179cm
Taps, 2008
acrylic on canvas
178 x 148cm
Phone, 2006
acrylic on canvas
90 x 122cm
Teeth, 2007
acrylic on canvas
148.5 x 177.5cm
Chair, 2008
acrylic on canvas
60 x 45cm
Paper, 2008
acrylic on canvas
45 x 60cm
Cup, 2008
acrylic on canvas
90 x 122cm
Towel, 2008
acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm
Ring, 2008
acrylic on canvas
129 x 200cm