Bullock / work in progress 2

‘The topological consequence of being // and the space between us’

A few years ago, through what at the time felt like incredibly fortunate happenstance, I found myself custodian of the archive of eminent mathematician Clifford Hugh Dowker (1912 – 1982) who worked primarily within the field of topology, knot theory and sheaf theory. This was quite literally discovered in a box, in an attic, and proved to be the start of my fascination for a subject I will actually never understand; Dowker’s life and work is the inspiration behind the artworks for this exhibition. An artist statement regarding this body of work can be downloaded here.

The ‘knot variation’ paintings

A constantly evolving and expanding series of (un)paintings inspired by Dowker’s original mathematical knot drawings from his handwritten manuscripts.

‘How deep is the ocean?’ 2021. Diptych, 85cm x 44cm x 4cm, acrylic on canvases.

‘Sweet sapphire blues’ 2020, 80cm x 80cm x 4cm, acrylic on four canvases

‘Seraphic light’ 2020. Diptych, 80cm x 40cm x 4cm, acrylic on two canvases

‘Lush life’ 2021. Triptych, 62cm x 252cm x 4cm, acrylic on canvases.

‘Evolution’ 2020

40cm x 40cm x 4cm, acrylic on canvas

‘I’m a dreamer, aren’t we all?’ 2020

40cm x 40cm x 4cm, acrylic on canvas

The sculptures – in progress

These photographs from the initial install and build of a new sculpture work. Currently ‘Untitled’, 5m x 2.5m x 1.5m (variable). More photographs here soon on all the sculptures in production for inclusion in the show.