Still Closer
Silence changes the way you perceive the world; more importantly it makes you aware of the previously overlooked. This work is informed by a long period of hearing loss and is a reflection of life viewed through the minutiae of my domestic surroundings. The work was partly created as a response to the practical effects of silence, it allows you to focus and meditate without being disturbed. More importantly the work expresses visually the emotional impact of this time in my life, encompassing re-occurring themes of melancholy, isolation and humour.
This is an edited selection from the final series.