Exhibition at 'The Poly', Falmouth

On Monday 15th January, the potter, +Tim Lake and I set up our exhibition at the Poly in Falmouth. We have been planning the show for several months and had hoped that our work would complement each other well. We were not disappointed! The room looks amazing and  after a long hard day of preparation we were ready for the private view the next day. The private view was very well attended and we had a very positive reaction from pretty much everyone in the room. 

My statement for this exhibition:

Joe Morris is an artist based in North Cornwall. His innovative use of Tadelakt, a traditional form of polished lime plaster from Morocco, results in unique and arresting artworks. The plaster is coloured with pigments, applied to board, and burnished to a sheen. Joe has developed his own techniques to create varied visual effects, carving into the finished surface, or mixing colours when the plaster is wet. The finished pieces appear to have a solid, sculptural feel, but also retain the delicacy of abstract paintings. 

Drawing on aspects of landscape and elemental forces, and structured using the influence of geometric proportion, these simple yet striking images appear harmonious, balanced and often eerily familiar.