|
Patterning
and symmetry are something that we seem to be surrounded by but have a strange
relationship with. Men in particular are uneasy about patterns, perhaps
mainly because they seem to fall within the feminine sphere of concern and
activity. Symmetry, on the other hand, is something that men are likely
to feel more comfortable with because it's suggestive of order and logic;
through symmetry a pattern can be included without causing a man undue concern,
especially if geometirc rather than organic forms are used. In this series
of images pattern and symmetry are created from objects that have associations
of class and gender. The pattern created from shells (a material associated
with gaudy craft work) follows a dartboard design. Tie Flower is
a circular form created from numerous ties - the one item of clothing through
which the formally dressed man can freely express his colour and pattern
interests. Chandelier is a snowflake pattern made up from pieces of chandelier
glass. The crystal is formally arranged on a linoleum floor. Throughout
our lives our relationship with pattern and symmetry changes. A simple pleasure
can become entangled with expressions of class and gender identity. |
|
|
