Drawings • Architectural Models • Miniatures
The model figures in this series are often found in a state of distress, bound in moments of inaction, reaction or severe bodily harm and transformation. The dimensional threads and stitching pin these states of assembling and disassembling, giving the viewer insight into an unfolding narrative or a simple emotion within the captured drama. The lines that bind these figures and objects, hold and describe their events, a drawing across the page and a possible clue to the narrative. Are the lines slicing, horizons, points of view, evidence of movement or simply lines lifted from the page?
Each series (usual a grouping of four) are built around a specific action or emotion like bury, baggage or despair. 1:28 and 1:35 scale modified model parts built on craft paper backgrounds become characters that are pieced, cut, deconstructed and bound.
The work is meant to be viewed from three perspectives. Mounted on the wall and viewed from a distance, they are simple formal pieces, the lines and shapes a minimalist drawing. Viewed closer they become subverted architectural models, smaller objects communicating larger events. Miniatures in the end, they become emotive and distorted sculptures held within the language of the threads.