Imperfection Perfected

This project was borne out of a desire for objective perfection. Looking at objective mathematic perfection (that of geometry) and its manifestation in sculpture, my research included the drawings and equations of Euclid, and their relevance to the ancient Greek premise of aesthetic perfection. These shapes were then cast in concrete, a material that speaks of simplicity and clean lines but also of weighty brutality and sculptural prominence. Placed atop neatly mitred plywood plinths, this sculptural series resonated with its origins in mathematic perfection, while also echoing the processes and flaws of sculptural casting. The conclusion was a work that used its flaws to depict accuracy, and in doing so created a very perfect illustration of imperfection.

This artwork was part of the Playground on Fire group exhibition organised by Playground, Oxford, 2013; the Platform group exhibition at Modern Art Oxford, 2012; the Oxford Tonic group exhibition at the Old Truman Brewery, London, 2012 and 42 Degrees group exhibition at Oxford Brookes University, 2012