CaCO3

Presented onto un-stretched canvas elevated away from the wall CaCO3 dismisses any formal idea around painting. The canvas is simply a surface to work up on. Using chalk extracted from the local landscape a material that is core to Winchester’s geological makeup is used as a mark-making tool and has a strong sense of place. Led by process and materiality Chalk is a material that will always leave a trace when handled the tonal range found in white from the chalk very much underpins this new piece of work. White often references ideas of wholeness, neutrality and purity within western culture. It can create an equal balance for all other colours. It’s ability to reflect colour means it can amplify light throughout the space it occupies.