Linda Pickering - Cruciforms
22 April - 21 May 2017 - Opening Saturday 22 April 2017, 2 - 4pm
The cruciform series explores the way in which a limited number of repeated elements can be transformed to give an infinite number of possible outcomes. In making my work I am curious about the role of choice and decision making in defining the final outcome, with seemingly minor decisions having surprising results.
By starting each drawing without a finished image in mind, I allow the works to develop organically, incorporating mistakes and new ideas rather than following a predetermined plan. The constraints of the grid and cruciform design, result in images which are related but unique.
Cruciform 7, 2016
ink on paper
36 x 36 cm
ink on paper
36 x 36 cm
Cruciform 6, 2016
ink on archival paper
36 x 36cm
ink on archival paper
36 x 36cm
cruciform 8, 2016
ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Cruciform 9, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 10, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 11, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Cruciform 12, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 12 (detail)
cruciform 14, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 15, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 16, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
cruciform 17, 2016
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm
Ink on archival paper
36 x 36 cm