Katharine Wheeler

Question

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A solo show: I just wanted to fill a space with paintings! And explore the theme of “in play”, "in play" in my life, in my practice? 

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about

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A series of drawings and paintings developed for The Gracefield Arts Centre and based on a love of the freedom in children's drawings

 

Play:
.in action or operation
.an activity for enjoyment
.to engage without proper seriousness or understanding
.to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

 

INplay…a dance between serious contemplation and abandoned enjoyment. 
 

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What began as an exploration of elements currently in play in my practice (and influential surroundings), became a rediscovery of the activity of play in my process. The importance of play in our learning and practical approach, our process of creation. It became a sharpening of tools.

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activity

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Solo exhibition at Gracefield Arts Centre Oct 6th - Nov 18th 2017

Exhibited at Thomas Tosh for Spring Fling 2018

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