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The sculptures
were created between 1997 and 2004 and have not been previously shown in Britain.
The
work looks at opposing concepts such as fragility and strength, temporality and
timelessness and Giamportone uses both natural and man-made materials to enhance
these ideas.  | | Gerald
Giamportone - Untitled Talc no 4. Courtesy and copyright the artist. |
Neoprene,
talc, formica and polycarbonate sheeting are combined with cork, rose petals,
thorns and leaves to create the works of art which have a distinctly organic feel. Floor
pieces, table-top sculptures and photographic prints will all be on display and
despite their clean and clinical appearance they have all been pain-stakingly
hand-crafted. At
first glance it all appears very abstract. On
closer inspection though, images begin to emerge within the pieces - topography,
arctic landscapes and chemistry vials can all be seen hidden in the sculptures. These
works mark a change in direction for Gerald Giamportone who is exhibiting in this
country for the first time.
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