Small Changes
is a series of small paintings which, when shown consecutively, creates moving
instances of extreme close-ups of a swimming pool. When fragmented, the
differences between frames are not easily discerned, but the gradual
metamorphosis become visible when animated. The viewer is enabled to mentally
fill the gaps as the paintings reel on the screen, as well as perceive the
sleight of hand of the painter, where differences are too discordant.
A
domestic swimming pool, along with its creepy crawly is an eminent signifier of
the South African middle class. Its environment is completely controlled,
monitored and artificial. Its biological activity is carefully regulated by the
rhythmic pulsation of the pump, which forms perpetual artificial waves on the
water’s surface, which then musically distorts the perfectly patterned mosaic
perimeters.
Small changes
hypnotically uncovers the progression of time in the quiet corners of the
world, where nothing particularly noteworthy happens, the spaces that we humans
have completely under control and suited to our covetous needs, and the to and
fro cycling between blue and green, alive and sterile and light and dark.
(This work (49 paintings framed together + mp4 video) is still available at Lizamore and Associates Gallery - 011 880 8802)
