Proving Socrates Was Wrong

“Proving Socrates was wrong” comprises a wall piece and a metal construction with two paintings and un-stretched linen fabric. The title refers to a quote from the Greek philosopher Socrates which states that "Trees and open country won't teach me anything, but men in the city do.” This is something which I disagree with, my work primarily uses elements from so called traditional landscapes but in a way that alters the urban spaces they are generally exhibited in. 

The paintings combine outlines and shapes that usually we find in nature such as rivers, lakes, mountains, waterfall and rocks. All the elements are based on photographs that have been taken during my long walks in places around Lake District.

​This work was created during the Radical Resident Residency at Unit 1 Gallery Workshop and exhibited at the gallery in November 2019. 

Proving Socrates Was Wrong
​2019
Oil Paint on Linen, Steel, wood
​200x120x300 cm​

Photos by Unit1 Gallery