Alana McVeigh
"Beauty finds its finest expression in static forms, in which a fragment
of action or movement finds equilibrium and repose, and for which
simplicity of expression is more suitable than a wealth of detail".
Umberto Eco
My work examines the simplicity of form, a sense of stillness and an enquiry into aesthetics. Within my quest to identify notions of particular aesthetics and beauty, I examine the rich history, classical standards and aesthetic sensibility inherent within some Eastern cultures. I have chosen porcelain as my main medium for its superior qualities of translucency, and pure white colour. These qualities enhance the aesthetic qualities and sensory associations I am striving to achieve within my work.