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My main medium to work in is sculptural-installation, and the use of a large open space. I prefer to work on a piece which you can hold and touch and even possibly walk through. Working on installations allows me to express myself in ways which other methods cannot; I am a maker, a builder, a craftsman, and therefore I crave the open space of a studio.
The ‘theme’ that I work with is the exploration of space, the way which we move through the environment, and how we interact with different obstacles. When I come to make a piece, I don’t plan every step, I start with a simple plan of where I may start and maybe how it might look. Once I get started with an installation, there is no limit for what the piece will become. This is why I call it the exploration of space, as it’s my exploration through the space, and I show you how I made the journey with the installation itself.
My ideas are influenced by many artists, but the main one is Tomas Saraceno and the way he turns a space into an interactive piece. After being influenced by Saraceno, I have developed my own method and practice.
I hope to continue to expand my practice in many ways, and to explore even more possibilities.
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