Tops
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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