In this body of work I explore the creation of a Haptic system (Greek: haptόs, suitable for touch) and concentrate on the material as the subject matter rather than just paint itself.
Through the choice and use of material I aim to enhance one’s senses, giving viewers the impression that they have actively explored my works, rather than just have a passive contact.
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Confined Touch, 2015
Latex gloves and acrylic paint on canvas
60 x 60cm | 23 x 23 in.
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Footprints, 2015
Feathers and oil paint on canvas
281×130 cm | 110 x 51 in.
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Footprints II, 2015
Feathers and oil paint on canvas
160×170 cm | 63 x 67 in.
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Double to One, 2015
String and acrylic on canvas
172 x 172 cm | 68 x 68 in.
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Playful French, 2015
String on canvas
240x90cm | 94 x 35 in.
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Elements, 2015
String and pigment on canvas
30 x 30 cm | 12 x12 in.
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Minutes I, 2015
String and acrylic on canvas
58,4×58,4cm | 23 x 23 in.
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Black, 2015
String and pigment on canvas
25,4×25,4cm | 10 x10 in.
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White, 2015
String and pigment on canvas
25,4×25,4cm | 10 x10 in
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Perpetual Smile, 2015
String and pigment on canvas
120x60cm | 47×24 in.
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Nude, 2014
Mixed media and string on canvas
Diam. 53cm | Diam. 21 in.
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Minutes III, 2015
String and acrylic on canvas
60x60cm | 23×23 in.