the pocket: February 2011

Tuesday 22 February 2011

'With digital and 3D technology now the norm, can unaltered, analogue photographic prints still seduce, using only the basic perceptive trick of replicating a three-dimensional space in two dimensions? This small but well-chosen selection of photographs by Swiss-born artist Bianca Brunner pleasingly shows how they indeed can, simply by both representing and yet confusingly misrepresenting light, depth, solidity and surface.' time out

Katrin Sigurdardottir

Susan Collis

One of my favourite artists
'Collis' practice involves a subversion of time frame and visual perception through the manipulation of everyday objects. In the piece 'Paint Job', what initially seems like a collection of careless splashes and stains upon the fabric of utilitarian worker's overalls are, on closer inspection, meticulously stitched marks replicating the accidental and spontaneous moment. Further to this, Collis enjoys playfully positioning the works in overlooked areas of an exhibition space, to heighten the potential for an initial misreading. We, the viewer, are then forced to rewire our visual and mental understanding of a particular mark, thus elegantly extending our viewing experience.'

Susan Collis represented by Seventeen Gallery-London

Rock bottom riser

2007

6 meters installed

Mother of pearl gemstones

Waltzer DETAIL

2007

127.5 x 37 x 11 cm

Wooden broom, opals, turquoise, garnets, seed pearls, mother of pearl, black diamonds, white diamonds, fresh water pearls, coral, black onyx, marcacite.