3D

Blood Leaves

(08.2011)

BLOOD LEAVES / 08.2011

Found fallen leaves / Linoprint, ink

For temporary use in installation.

Alter

(08.2011)

ALTER / 08.2011

Dimensions: W: 50cm x D: 50 cm x H: 35 cm

This sculpture is compiled of 3 found objects that I collected on a walk in October 2010. They have been outside for nearly a year. I have not done anything to them, they are as found. I have always enjoyed them.

The Buddha is a small figurine that I have had for years. It has been in the garden for a year, and has developed this corroded surface, losing it’s features. (For some reason it reminds me of Simon Starling’s ‘Henry Moore’ sculpture that was immersed in water for a period, and became covered in barnacles.)

I have put them together as they create this scenario, and associate through scale, physical quality and imagination. To be pretentious, the old bit of washing machine can become the Bodhi Tree, where the Buddha achieved enlightenment…

I have called it Alter, an obvious play on the word altar. This references the use of icons and relics as a focal point for religious or spiritual intention, prayer or obedience. It would be presented in this manner. The concept is subverted as the forms are mainly misshapen bits of metal.

It is also a reference to altermodernism, where “the cultural and social structures in which we live are nothing more for art than elements to be used, objects that must be examined and formally addressed … art is an editing table that enables us to realize alternative, temporary versions of reality with the same material (basically, everyday life) … deconstructing the script on which the illusory legitimacy of those scenarios was grounded. The artist de-programs in order to re-program”.1

Plus it’s a bit Zen.

1. Bartholomew Ryan, ‘Altermodern: A Conversation with Nicolas Bourriaud’ (03/17/2009)[accessed 12th April 2011]

ENSO (Fire Circle)

(16.10.2010)

ENSO (Fire Circle) 16.10.2010 © D.J.Hopkins 2010

Dimensions: Approx. 400 cm diameter (Image. 85 x 100 cm)

Found remains of fire in woodland.

Should this be documented, or measured and moved to another place?
What happens if this is placed in a gallery environment?
How does photographing and compositing an image alter the object?
How does this resemble anthropology or archaeology?