The ability of the human mind to interpret/misinterpret and understand is the central focus of my work. My frequent reference of proverb, fable and superstition, provides myself with a platform for insight into general connotations surrounding such rudimentary images, of often natural basis. These images such as mountain scenes, plant growth or mud, to mention a few, are familiar to a viewer both visually and physically, making the relationship previously formed and the attachment having already occurred. By supplying a non specific, basic sculptural situation the viewer is encouraged to invent, suppose, exaggerate and attach profound meaning to the shape, image or sound that stands before them. I aim to create a point of interest for viewers to dwell upon freely, creating connection between the work itself and the unique experience of the viewer. This depth or focus is made possible only due to the space the piece is occupying, and the occasion of which it has been encountered. This I hope removes any need of exacting knowledge or of definitive understanding and instead replaces this with a greater emphasis upon individual emotion or instinctive acceptance.
I aim not to invent new and unfelt instincts but instead try to re-invent or aid the realisation of a previous sensation and create immunity to suppression. Supplying representational scenery from natural origins removes any sense of epic proportions, overwhelming feats, or unique marvel which may distract from other sensations, and instead is replaced by simple, primary human interpretation/misinterpretation
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