Core Samples

How long did it take you to make that?

This innocent, yet often asked question has stumped artists for the ages, unlike other professions artists generally don’t keep tabs on billable hours or material costs, so it is often a perplexing question. Yet, it was this very question which inspired this exhibition.

Throughout our career we have gathered a repertoire of materials and techniques that are layered with conceptual meaning. This arsenal of symbolism has given us the versatility to create artworks which question humanity and the role we play in protecting this planet.

Core Samples is a retrospective as such, a reflection on our practice,primarily the materials and the symbolism they hold, it drills into our career and draws out samples such as stone, metals, rubber, plant life, glass, paper, sand, plastics, resins, polyurethane to name a few.

So in answer to the question...about 35 years.