Kate Nicholls
My artwork explores the expressive potential of mark making – specifically , how changes made to marks on a surface can affect meaning from different viewpoints . As my project evolved , I wanted to develop the potential for individual interpretations of my art by finding innovative ways to alter the effect a painting or a drawing might have , so that every viewer might experience something unique . I began by creating a painting using a grid method inspired by Chuck Close but added a sculptural element to bring a further dimension to the concept . Works by Lucio Fontana and Frank Auerbach furthered my interest in shaping some sculptured pieces , and Henry Moore ’ s Family Group especially led me to focus on the family unit as my inspiration and , in particular , on the visual connection between generations . Much of the effect of my work relies on perspective : the geometric design yielding the creative secrets of process and materials upon close inspection , with tonal shifts leading to the gradual announcement of form from distance .