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Self Observed - 2005-2008


Historically the average male is a hunter gatherer and an emotional vessel with little voice of expression by his own choice. These compositions and painterly technique attempts to explore the tension and conflict that can exist when re-evaluating the typical male - his aspirations and expectations, his rapport with modern living and everyday objects - and that sense of self, both physically and psychologically. A constantly liquid shifting and tense dialogue between these two (entities) seemingly irreconcilable positions provides an interesting study for context. Each artwork title reinforces a pragmatism and mundanity in the work's individual narrative, almost sidestepping an unrepresented silent majority of the male gender .

Within contemporary male figurative painting what is there for the average male to identify, associate or relate to on Gallery and Museum walls?

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Bed, 2005

acrylic on canvas
150 x 180cm
no longer available

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Plate, 2008

acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm

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Door, 2008

acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm
privately owned

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Fridge, 2007

acrylic on canvas
139.5 x 179cm

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Taps, 2008

acrylic on canvas
178 x 148cm

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Phone, 2006

acrylic on canvas
90 x 122cm

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Teeth, 2007

acrylic on canvas
148.5 x 177.5cm

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Chair, 2008

acrylic on canvas
60 x 45cm

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Paper, 2008

acrylic on canvas
45 x 60cm

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Cup, 2008

acrylic on canvas
90 x 122cm

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Towel, 2008

acrylic on canvas
90 x 61cm

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Ring, 2008

acrylic on canvas
129 x 200cm