The work I do challenges the structural definitions of how we occupy and navigate. There is base line in that I have been enacting certain architectural spaces. They are best placed in these areas as they accentuate and draw your eyes into areas of the space you might not notice, or question. There is tension, both physical and mental, as the material (2X4s), is primarily used in these installations are held together through tension balance, placement and leaning. There is no nails or screws, no glue or any type of connecting devices. There is body awareness while in the space and anxiety that accompanies the viewer while in the space, especially when made aware of how the space has been enacted.
These installations are all approached in the same way. There is no preparation, no measuring of any kind, except on site while installing, no sketching and or photographing of the space prior to installation. There is a finite amount of material, and doesn’t always get used up in an installation. To talk about one particular activated space over another really has no bearing one way or another. The idea is to challenge myself and put my work in jeopardy. It can never last past it’s allotted time in an exhibition space, and has no real commercial value for a traditional art gallery.
This is important to me, as the core of my practice is to produce the unattainable. Much like ‘knowledge’ in how it can be linked to regional, cultural or even spiritual
foundation; it depends on what you are willing to put your trust in. The idea is to learn by unlearning.
The connection I feel towards my practice is stronger than ever because of this approach and has opened up so much in what I am capable of doing.