Theatre of Ruins
‘…the hand touches more delicately in drawing. There is less between the hand and the image than in any other media.’ Brice Marden
‘Tracings’ documents or maps the recent construction work at Woolloomooloo and current Walsh Bay deconstruction/construction. The drawings synthesise my early foray into architectural study, a profound interest in the impact of the built environment on the landscape, and the nature of work. I hope to interpret somehow the immense responsibility progressive societies have as custodians of the land for future generations. My concern for space in my work is ongoing and self-evident I believe.
For almost a year I have been observing with fascination the curious albeit purposeful movements of orange and lime green clad men at Walsh Bay. Some operate huge machines resembling toys from afar, some work at dizzy heights on heaven bound cranes and a few, black and seal like, descend into the murky depths of the harbour. Danger lurking everywhere and each workman is dependent on the responsible action of his fellows.
Archaeology and the layerings of the past are made manifest in the initial work. The skeletal structure is laid bare, subsequently undergoing a highly choreographed metamorphosis. The harbour provides a spectacular backdrop, a stage set where work and play are constantly juxtaposed.
I feel privileged to witness the human accomplishments in the construction process and the drawings are, in effect, a testament to the enormity of the undertaking and human toil required. My emphasis is on the process, the object being observation and interpretation of the iconic construction process/transformation and the magnificence of human labour.
Wattle Street Ultimo 1 – Mixed media – 43 x 115 cm framed
Wattle Street Ultimo 2 – Mixed media – 43 x 115 cm framed
Wattle Street Ultimo 3 – Mixed media – 43 x 115 cm framed
Wattle Street Ultimo 4 – Mixed media – 43 x 115 cm framed
Black Wattle Bay – Mixed media – 49 x 87 cm framed
Broadway Reconfigured – Mixed media – 59 x 113 cm framed
Wooloomooloo Boogie Woogie – Mixed media – 46 x 75 cm framed
Wooloomooloo Boogie Woogie 1 – Mixed media – 42 x 89 cm framed
Wooloomooloo Boogie Woogie 2 – Mixed media – 46 x 84 cm framed
Theatre of Ruins – Mixed media – 79 x 173 cm framed
Watson’s Bay – Mixed media – 46 x 96 cm framed
Split road – Mixed media – 96 x 46 cm framed
Cockatoo Island – Mixed media
Harbour Odyssey – Mixed media – 46 x 54 cm framed
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Morning in the Garden – diptych-1of2 – Graphite on paper – 97 x 76 cm framed
Morning in the Garden – diptych-2of2 – Graphite on paper – 97 x 76 cm framed
Coastal Wellington 2 – Giclee print on artists archival paper
Coastal Wellington 3 – Giclee print on artists archival paper
Coastal Wellington 8 – Giclee print on artists archival paper
Paris Winter 6 – Giclee print on artists archival paper
St Anna 2 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 159 x 114 cm framed
St Anna 3 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 159 x 114 cm framed
St Anna 4 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 159 x 114 cm framed
St Anna 5 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 159 x 114 cm framed
St Anna 6 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 157 x 117 cm framed
St Anna 7 – Giclee print on artists archival paper – 157 x 117 cm framed
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BONDI AUBADE 1
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A Flush – graphite on paper – 100 x 246 cm framed
Fluvial 5 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
Fluvial sky – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 162 x 113 cm framed
Flux – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 160 x 110 cm framed
Lifting – graphite on paper – 100 x 240 cm framed
Oyster Stitch – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
Quiet Immersion – graphite on paper – 100 x 240 cm framed
River Reverie – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
River Rising – graphite on paper – 112 x 165 cm framed
River Skin 1 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
River Skin 3 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
River Sky – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
Riversong 2 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 162 x 113 cm framed
Riversong 4 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
Riversong 5 – graphite on paper mounted onto canvas – 104 x 204 cm framed
Unveiling – graphite on paper – 121 x 168 cm framed
Vanishing Oyster Lease – graphite on paper – 156 x 104 cm framed