Sarah Colles
The starting point for much of my work is the intense study of seemingly commonplace objects. These could be a stone, an apple, human traces, an old book or a known landscape among many. I let the subject speak to me , and using a variety of media with nothing being off limits , see what emerges.
The work in this exhibition began with my engagement with the tank defences along the East Lothian coast. This led to research about the Second World War, archaeological remains, what is underground and hidden and what is left behind unnoticed of human activity
The images explore the defences among the twisted branches of wind ravaged trees, wild stretches of shore and what humans have discarded. The two palimpsest pieces show layers and traces of human activity being erased ,written over but unable to be completely obliterated .
If you are interested in purchasing a piece of Sarah's work, please contact enquiries@paintboxartclasses.com
The starting point for much of my work is the intense study of seemingly commonplace objects. These could be a stone, an apple, human traces, an old book or a known landscape among many. I let the subject speak to me , and using a variety of media with nothing being off limits , see what emerges.
The work in this exhibition began with my engagement with the tank defences along the East Lothian coast. This led to research about the Second World War, archaeological remains, what is underground and hidden and what is left behind unnoticed of human activity
The images explore the defences among the twisted branches of wind ravaged trees, wild stretches of shore and what humans have discarded. The two palimpsest pieces show layers and traces of human activity being erased ,written over but unable to be completely obliterated .
If you are interested in purchasing a piece of Sarah's work, please contact enquiries@paintboxartclasses.com
