This piece represents me and my brother, both crushed and deformed by the same exogenous pressures, yet shining toward each other, reflective and repaired, in an energetic and meaningful stance.
These pieces take place within the family setting, and the nodal constructs, and objects of mass which hold us in our position in the great galaxy of humanity. Each work takes place within a ‘plane’ of existence, a context in which these players meet. The stage is set for two characters and their location speaks of the relations between them in the Artists family. The choice of materials and textures, alluding to the nature of the relationships and their effect upon each other. Where attrition becomes smooth, and perfection mirrors the cracked surface of the other, we begin to see our own lives reflected in the poetry and the rendering of the materials, and the placement of the characters.
Words by Joel Parkes
"Conglomerate from walks with my brother and Ball eye from a unique valley in Derbyshire, basalt from beach combing with my son in the Isle of Wight."
Joel Parkes trained at Chelsea College of Art as a Public Artist, and instigated his career with 7 years at pioneering Public Arts company, Free Form Arts Trust.
Joel started his private studio in 2010 to develop and produce sculptural artworks and forms for the home, retail and gallery.
- 2025
- 13x32x18cm
- 5x12.5x8 in
bog oak, pewter, Purbeck Heath conglomerate, ball-eye blue, isle of wight basalt, red ochre
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