0875 Earth Cross
While it is satisfying to pursue this theme, I am conflicted. It is hard to be simple, its so minimalist.
There is a relationship in crosses. A cross is nothing if not a relationship. Relationships are not that simple.
There is the battle.
Some reflections quotes from artists follow.
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Julian Dashper.
I saw the exhibition in the Christchurch Art Gallery recently. All new to me. I found it funny! To see the drum kit in front of the series of Hotrere circles with the name on it: The Hoteries, as if it were the Beatles… and then the same for all the other great New Zealand artists was a hoot! His work with circles and the very simple ones he does especially are of interest as I pursue these crosses.
I notice that circles recur often in your work, not only with your-
records but also in your repeated use of drumheads and the (0)
paintings. ‘What is the significance of circles for you?I first started working with circles circa (smile out loud) 1992.
Another older artist had suggested to me that a circle was really the
hardest shape to work with as it totally dictated itself. It’s
difficult to paint a budgie inside a circle and for it
still to look good, I guess. I just immediately thought, `Gosh a
painting that makes itself’, and rushed out and bought a compass.
Circles also echo ideas in nature for me, and you can’t get more
perfect than that (nature, I mean). Actually, the thing is, Peter,
every artist has to start somewhere and I figure a circle is as good a
place as a railway station.b.150 Bulletin of the Christchurch Art Gallery
To the Unknown New Zealander
Peter Vangioni talks to Julian Dashper