Becoming ecological
Bokani, Constellation Paintings
To coincide with the end of the exhibition Some of Us Are Brave, curated by Sukai Ecclestone in partnership with Fusion Arts Oxford, Amber Lunt at CasildArt wrote a beautiful & thought-provoking piece that delicately explores environmental themes & approaches in my work and that of fellow exhibitor Bokani. In the article she writes,
Gang Gang Sarah, Bryony Benge-Abbott
“Although both artists create work that is visually different, they collectively invite their viewers into radically shifting their perception of our environment. However, the essence of the artists’ work supersedes this, by encouraging us to break down our preconception that we are separate from nature; to radically reconsider the needs of the environment, we need to mirror this investigation into a form of introspection that targets our common humanity and interconnectedness in all things…
Bryony creates ethereal paintings with a chameleon-esque power over its viewers, through the paintings abilities to morph into new formations with every glance; her sophisticated use of the colour spectrum creates a conception of layers of shapes that enhance the paintings depth of field, adding dimension, and an illusion of shadows within her paintings. Often working with illustrative patterns, her work oscillates between representing botanical patterns and human anatomical drawings which acts as a stark reminder that the roots of humanity are deeply embedded and inescapably a part of the Earthly eco-systems.”