The Enchantment Compulsion. C3 Art Space Abbotsford. May 28 - June 15 2014

The objects and drawings that comprise The Enchantment Compulsion reveal a playful marrying of materials and processes that refer in some way to the natural world and to the world of ritual. Using materials that are often mundane, discarded or redundant, I like to create a series of samples or experiments that not only evoke the forms and textures of nature but also reference themes of play, connection and performance.

         

               

   

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