The Smoothing
The Smoothing explores the application of hand-extruded silicone sealant to canvas. Looped beads of silicone are partially compressed and dragged downwards by pressing a second, overturned canvas against the surface and drawing it away.
The process leaves the original extrusions partly intact, while partly transferring displaced silicone onto the second canvas. The resulting pairs can be presented in different arrangements, revealing contrasting surfaces and traces of the same physical action.
The Smoothing (V)
Silicone sealant, paired acrylic painted cotton canvases, acrylic/uv varnish, 2023
25cm w x 30cm h x 5cm d each
Slide 7: installation view at ING Discerning Eye, London Dec 2023.
The Smoothing (IV)
Silicone sealant, paired acrylic painted cotton canvases, acrylic varnish, custom painted tray frames, 2022
50cm w x 5cm d x 40cm h
The Smoothing (I)
Silicone sealant, canvas on mdf on aluminium, acrylic varnish. 2022
30cm w x 7cm d x 70cm h
Smoothies
A smaller series developed from The Smoothing, using equally sized canvases, each with hand-extruded silicone applied to the surface. The canvases are brought together and drawn apart, compressing and displacing the material across both surfaces.
Made in monochromatic orange, the individual works are enclosed in deep acrylic cases and can be presented horizontally or wall-mounted, either independently or in groups.
Smoothies
Silicone sealant, canvas on bass wood, acrylic paint, acrylic varnish, acrylic case, 2023
13cm w x 18cm d x 8cm h
Slide 7 - installation shot at 'Samples' curated by Plinth UK at Cromwell Place, London, Dec 23.