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David
Hamill
© 2001 by
David Hamill
"My
work is a combination of science fiction, real technology and
abstraction. Each piece is loosely based upon a scientific theory,
field or concept, most having to do with our desire to extend
ourselves as individuals and a species. Most recently I have focused
my attention on bio-technologies; cloning, organ reproduction, and
nano technology. My understanding of these fields is vague, allowing
me to fill in the blanks as I see fit. The reality of these
technologies is less important to me than their implications. I am
more interested in what they reveal about our desire for
immortality.
I
use these concepts as a starting point and apply my own system of
working as a painter. All of my work is created on groupings of
wooden panels measuring 1', 2', or 4' square. This allows me
to significantly alter my composition at any time. I am able to add
or replace large sections with new panels, swap sections with other
works in progress, or simply move panels within the composition. The
panels are not joined until I feel that the work is complete. I also
use the physical boundaries of each subsection as a compositional
guide. As a general rule I do not allow colors to cross these
boundaries, but line work can. I have found it challenging to create
unified compositions, and single paintings often split to form two
distinct new works, which in turn may split again creating a type of
lineage of related works."
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