Charlie Franklin
London
I am an artist currently based in London, working across sculpture & drawing.
My recent work mimics ruins or geological debris becoming theatrical versions that hold opposing attributes to the originals: they are shiny, hollow, and portable.
Questioning permanence and authority is reflected in my choice of media: I use every day and found items that have little structural integrity such as cardboard boxes, gaffer tape and plastic sheeting. These central materials become masked and misshapen as they are painted, collaged, gilded, or wrapped.
Ultimately, my work seeks to uncover the ways in which objects can mark their territory and determine our sense of place.
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