This image evolved from many sources, including recorded conversations with young and old participants in the Age In The Frame project, as they reflected on the differences they perceived in how elderly men and women age. See some participant quotes below. ‘ANCIENT SCRIPT’ – An image made during the development of the final image, ‘BEYOND […]
Another of the small sculptural heads I’ve recently completed, as part of the series exploring ageing. (16cm x 22cm x 15cm)
My recent series has been an exploration of old age and ageing called 'Age in the Frame'. Its source was both my own experience and recorded interviews with participants discussing their subjective accounts of ageing and their views of old age. See details in News and Posts to hear the recorded views of some of the participants, and see some of the images and sculptures in the series.
Paper is both fragile and robust; it allows for colouring, layers, accretions, excavation; it can be ephemeral or solid; stiff or sagging, it rustles, creaks, peels, tears; it’s enduring and ubiquitous; it can be challenging, frustrating, delightful and affirming. Not much different to the human spirit. And the introduction of spray-paint and wire adds another dimension to its character.