Landscapes shift and change with the seasons and the weather, but there are some landscapes that are always familiar because … More
Category: Trace
1000 Doors: Christian Wagstaff & Keith Courtney
Approaching the large structure in Aotea Square, tiny key in hand, I’ve no idea what to expect. It was my … More
Change in perspective: Between the lines
Justine Giles, 2014. I wrote this in a language I can’t read. [Cut-out and graphite on vellum, 594 x 841mm] … More
Main Catalogue text
There’s a story that Pliny tells about the Corinthian potter Butades, and his daughter Kora. Kora’s lover is about to … More
Parallel Text (from MFA catalogue)
Having heard, for the first time, that my adventures have been doubted, and looked upon as jokes, I feel bound … More
Pilcrow
When I first excitedly told Julie about my initial investigation into the pilcrow, she smiled, knowingly, and said, “Oh it’s … More
September seminar studio work
I like to look back on work with a bit of distance, so here, belatedly, are some images of my studio … More
Untangling Drawing Part Two: Cheating Time
Mark making is almost always about cheating time and challenging physical space. Think about it. Even the act of signing … More
Untangling Drawing. Part One: Tracing shadows.
An investigation into the language of drawing is a hairy endeavour. At the heart of it are two main questions: … More
The alchemy of transformation.
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same … More