PHIL CONSTABLKE

Phil’s work takes inspiration from the layers of history and their presence in a particular time which are often

recorded and observed in a fragmented way. His work allows a glimpse into this place and subsequently into

the inner being which is often obscured by the mess and chaos of the everyday.

Phil has been developing Victorian processes with glass that involve hand silvering, mark making, gilding and

etching. The variations of distressed silvering has a relationship with how we summon and recall memories with it’s distortions.

In his silvered pieces the viewer is involved in the work on many levels. Not just to observe but by the nature

of reflection, forced to become part of the work, observing themselves. Ernst Kris (1900-1957) His work arises

questions such as morality, what impact does art have on them as the viewer.

* I understand we are very busy, however, could I please ask if you can view my instagram as well as PDF.

I work on clear glass by mark making, gold gild and hand silver. These process’s / techniques are very hard to show in photographs

and the short reals reveal the true quality in the pieces.

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