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Much of the work in the last few years has given predominance to colour and texture. Now is the time to take a look at form and structure, thus the absence of colour in the materials selected. Back in the 70s, during Ian's time as a goldsmith and silversmith, designs in 3D space produced by him could only be described as architectural. Even his drawings of jewellery from his school days were often produced at A2 or A1 scale, almost as if he wanted the viewer to get inside the structure. The thinking now is that sculpture is inevitable. Much of his graphics work in the last 30 years has been in 3D, this enables the artist to imagine the other views of an object without seeing them - the ability to rotate an object in the minds eye. So, watch this space, as they say. Initially the work will probably be tethered to a surface before eventually becoming airborn - we will see...
Back in 2017 Ian bought a large etching press weighing nearly half a tonne from Jenny Devereux, a printmaker in the far west of Penwith. He restored the press - new bushes and guides, stripped down, regreased. He then started to paint in oils in ernest. It is now time to use the press, there is a stack of large steel plates ready for etching. Again - we will see...
Recent Exhibitions include:
Penwith Rhythms, Porthminster Gallery, St Ives, autumn 2021
Sea Stories, Porthminster Gallery, St Ives, spring/summer 2021
Renewal, Porthminster Gallery, St Ives, spring/summer 2020
Two Man Show with Chris Waring, Willoughby Gallery, Bude, late spring 2019;
New Beginnings: Inspiration, Porthminster gallery, St Ives, spring 2019;
St Ives: The New Pier, New Perspectives, Willoughby Gallery, Bude, 2018;
Take 5 Artists, Crypt Gallery, Society of Artists, St Ives, 2017;
Associates Exhibitions, Penwith Gallery, St Ives, throughout 2016–20;
Press Gang – The Art of Printmaking, Penwith Gallery, St Ives, 2016;
Spring Exhibitions, Limekiln Gallery, Calstock, 2015 & 2016.