LAURI HOPKINS PARQUET
QUERCUS GALLERY QUERCUS GALLERY
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LAURI HOPKINS Parquet 2014 Parquet flooring from a derelict school is rearranged so that the herringbone layout is reconfigured. Its telltale gym-court markings become shattered chevrons and areas are over-painted. The material’s origins are disguised to allow for the work to be read initially as an abstract painting; only on closer inspection is it apparent that much of the work’s indentations are a result of decades of use. When working on a series, parameters are set in relation to scale, complexity and material. This consistency of approach allows for a freedom and openness during the making process. I try to stay receptive to the subtle shifts in mood, the time of day, the song I am listening to or the person or place that a particular combination of shapes, colours and textures can remind me of.
Pin Wheel, 2014 parquet wall piece 46 x 28 cm
Hemmingway, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Slate, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Ship Building, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
An understanding of colour and a fascination with the way we see everyday objects underpins everything I make. Whether painting directly onto, or simply re-‐configuring found objects, my process is always unfolding and intuitive. I try to work in an open way, and intend for the works themselves to open out into countless connections. I hope that there is an all-‐embracing quality about them.
Slub, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Wild Thing, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Rooks Nest, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Heather, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Scumble, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Lichen, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Beach Towel, 2014 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 46 x 28 cm
Grin, 2014 Parquet wall piece 46 x 28 cm
Huh, 2011 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 155 x 70 cm
Juno, 2011 Acrylic and emulsion on parquet 155 x 70 cm
Works are available for sale at the gallery, please contact Evie Williams: 07738 929089 evie@quercusgallery.co.uk
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