Brutalist Reality, 2016 - 2018

Brutalist Reality, 2016 - 2018

These works are inspired by the cold starkness of Brutalist architecture from the 50's - 70's. Intrigued by the human nature of wanting/needing to be seen and craving homes with large windows to peer into, I have created a series of empty, cold cement and glass buildings. These buildings represent an exposed emptiness, in an age of lies and information misrepresentations. The introduction of color serves as a reminder that we still have control over our future, and the hope we need to nurture.
2016 - 2018 Acrylic on black gesso, on canvas and wood. Sizes vary. All work for sale.

"Béton brut is a smooth architectural surface made out of concrete. Known for its ruggedness and lack of concern to look comfortable or easy. First used in the economically depressed (and World War II-ravaged) communities who sought inexpensive construction and design methods for low-cost housing, shopping centres, and government buildings"