About Myriad
Myriad is a study based on a number of ideas for processing digitally drawn sculptural forms, that I was keen to explore further for my Generator show.
The drawing progresses from a circular core to a square form at its outer edges, literally squaring the circle.
The whole form becoming redolent of a 12” record, perhaps a white label, or similar unbranded sleeve often used for limited releases and remix EPs, a format which of course comprises a circular vinyl disc in a square paper sleeve.
The drawing utilises a repeating diamond shard motif as a kind of stylus, which refracts colour and light, spiralling outward to form a myriad of pieces, geometrically symmetrical along the core axes.
Whilst the luminosity level of each piece remains static, the hues originally progressed through a 360 degree cycle, opposing colours mirrored on the main facets of each prism, before being edited into a more considered palette of contrasting hues.
Creating a broad range of largely unmodulated drawings, I wanted to set up a number of 'ready to use' image components, that could be edited, mixed and layered in a rapid process of glazing and recolouring.
By working with these pre prepared base drawings, the previously time consuming method of resolving a new piece is replaced by a far faster process analogous with the way a recording may be multitracked and edited, to form a number of iterations or mixes.
A process that allows for the reassembly of the core elements, in near real time, into a broad selection of variations in colour, form, light and movement. Potentially dozens of iterations that can then be honed down into a final edit of the most successful pieces, before colour proofing and editioning.
In its initial iteration, I left the core empty, to emphasise the sense of the record sleeve, more recently I've been adding in a laser cut disc, to emphasise the idea of the record, both seem to work well.
Myriad in situ
Price and dimensions
Myriad / copper base is a metallic Lambda photographic print, optionally mounted to Plexiglass, laser cut to shape, and fitted with a hidden subframe, ready to install.
Work can be supplied unmounted and ready to frame if you’d prefer.
The work is individually signed and numbered verso, with both a unique catalogue raisonné number and the edition number for guaranteed authenticity.
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From an edition of 12
Image size ⋅ 80cm H x 80cm W
Artwork only, ready to frame ⋅ £2,000
Mounted behind Plexiglass and fitted with a hidden subframe ⋅ £2,400
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Dimensions and framing specs can be varied on request, to suit your space.
Please do get in touch here if you’d like to discuss possibilities ⟶
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