Art House 17
Address: 54 Regent Street
Open: 6/7 and 13/14 September, 10am-6pm
Also open by appointment (8th – 12th September)
An exhibition of photographic images of found objects from Portobello beach, shot using perspective to capture a surreal sense of simplicity and calmness.
Paul uses found objects from Portobello beach to create “sculptures” of simplicity and calmness. These objects could be anything, perhaps nails left from a bonfire, lost gloves or cast off feathers, seaweed or wood from winter storms. The challenge for Paul is only using what he can find and allowing the object to form itself. The responsibility of the work and the transient nature allows a freedom to the images. If the objects or sculptures have no meaning it des not matter, they will be taken by then next tide. An interest in the simplify of sculptural form i.e.Hepworth, Serra and Brancusi are sometimes an influence in the creation of Paul’s images, as are the surrealist artists.
Instagram: @paulmacphail
Contact: paul@paulmacphail.com
Also showing with James Donald