RED SOCKS and RUBBER BANDS

CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE - small studies

CLEARANCE - a work in progress

A chance delivery of CLEARANCE Saturday 26th June to 18th July posters to the studio (25 of them) metres and metres long.  A throw away from our throw away society. Not meeting a clients requirements.  From June 26th to July 18th CLEARANCE is taking place in a well known high street store.  It prompts thoughts about waste and consumption, and at a time in life when friends and family are either suffering or dying, it prompts questions about the nature of acquiring stuff and its final disposal, transference at the end of a life.  A recent visit to Mozia in Sicily exploring the ruins and remains from Phonecian times it makes you think about what others will think of our time, what will remain - what are our stories.  During this period I am exploring our world through the eyes of the Guardian newspaper for clues about what is important/not so important - what stands out (whatever that means).  From this I will make 23 large paintings - I will use the blog to chart the findings over this period, capturing ideas and sketches from the world around me - any ideas and contributions of images and texts would be welcome