the paul kane gallery at the edge

Title of show and origin:

Borrowed from the phrase "one man's rubbish is another man's treasue"

The title of the show came to me while looking at an old sign, that had been removed

from a wall. The nails and steel beam that held it in place had become eroded and rusted over time.

This left behind a circle image that rusted to the ground.

For me this created a visually pleasing image to work with. It wasnt long  however before the stain

was painted over, it appeared my treasure was another mans rubbish!

Artist’s Statement:

In my two previous shows i  focused on the building, then breaking down of structural

elements within my work. My paintings reflected our sprawling urban enviroment, such

as building projects captured in transition. Working against this building process lay the

ruinous conditions of weathered paint surfaces and rusted stains that would pertain to the

surface of our city.

This new body of work continues with this subject, often incorporating materials that would

be more commonly used for construction. Metal plates which i curve and polish have become

a dominant feature. The use of  various materials brings into focus a more assembled

and sculpted feel to the work. Many  are in dyptyct formation, which work in tandem to a more

abstract architectural space that exists  below them.  Through the  reflective nature of the metal

there is constant change. Working with this change  is a  rust like image that  subsides, adding

a sense of movement  throughout.