Artist Statement Jane Fairhurst nov 2003 “NON STANDARD” ‘Mass production - the production of large amounts of standardised products on production lines.’ (R.D Illustrated Dictionary) In removing objects from their origin of standardised mass production and putting them into a new context of uniqueness I am able to subvert them from the vernacular and place them in a fine art context. I use non-traditional materials, fabric and toys, for my painting medium to explore surface pattern and colour.The printed fabrics, polka dots, stripes and checks, when exposed as large flat areas create optical effects giving background movement to the attached toys.
The toys, although standardised items of
mass production, have subtle differences imposed through wear and
tear so each assumes individuality. More recently I have begun to
exploit the faults and flaws in mass-produced fabrics as ‘found
paintings’. By removing objects from their origin of mass
production and putting them in a new and unique context I am able
to subvert their standardisation.Implicit in the subversion of standardisation
is the celebration of individuality and non-conformity.
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