BRIAN ELWELL

My recent work is inspired by the rapidly changing landscape of Canary Wharf in London. The intention is to convey the sense of excitement engendered by conditions of light, space, scale and reflection resulting from the transitory environment of new buildings and construction work. The proximity of water reflecting the landscape and changing weather conditions creates an added dimension.

Integral to the meaning of the work are the many different processes I use in creating the images. Some of the techniques involved include stenciling, printing erasing and glazing in order to build up a richly layered surface which encompasses both organic and geometrical elements. Computer-aided manipulation and recombination of images also provides a fertile technique generating new and unexpected directions.

At best the combination of these strategies involving re-invention, risk taking and unpredictability evokes the transitory nature of the subject itself.

For me painting is a language which make ideas visible about the visual world, rather than imitating or illustrating it.

....CURRENT EXHIBITIONS....solo show of Brian's work at the Fusion Gallery in Bristol between the 5th and the 23rd of July. Please contact Brian for further details.