As strange as it may sound, I've always been fascinated by the method of studying the earth’s crust through the process of core drilling!! In my exploration of this concept I have wanted to create a carving that captures this idea of searching, exploring and analysing something that relates to the past.
By using references and the samples drilled and extracted from the earth, I know I'm playing with a geological structure but want to use this visual form to suggest a more human and personal study of how we can go in search of hidden and personal histories.
This started out as one block but the more I remove, it is tending to lend itself to being removed completely from the attached cylinder bottom. This normally defeats the purpose of carving a large block of stone and I hope I don't regret what could have been achieved with two relatively smaller stones!
I'm confident though after doing a few rough sketches that it will all add to the evolution of the idea.
By using references and the samples drilled and extracted from the earth, I know I'm playing with a geological structure but want to use this visual form to suggest a more human and personal study of how we can go in search of hidden and personal histories.
This started out as one block but the more I remove, it is tending to lend itself to being removed completely from the attached cylinder bottom. This normally defeats the purpose of carving a large block of stone and I hope I don't regret what could have been achieved with two relatively smaller stones!
I'm confident though after doing a few rough sketches that it will all add to the evolution of the idea.
(Working title) Growing up Together.
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