Opens on Jul 6 until Jul 28, 2024

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Karen Benton

 Remaining Supportive 

 

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 Fragments of broken chair, ink and acrylic stained canvas and yoga matting, 2024 

Transformation is an important component in my practice, through both materials and methodology. My work employs a hybrid of controlled and spontaneous elements; spatial arrangements and compositions; and contrasting materials. Layering of material and metaphor play a key role in my assemblages which are used to depict the emotions and shared encounters experienced within the urban space and to allude to wider environmental concerns. My practice is situated in the field of extended painting in which I borrow approaches from painting, sculpture and conceptual fashion.