“My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing”- Marcel Proust
I have long been struck by Marcel Proust’s quote about developing new perspectives and recent global events have brought his words into even sharper focus.
My newest work look at our response to having our movements restricted and simultaneously, the opportunity to view the world through a new lens.
But how does this happen?
While sometimes we make time to contemplate life’s bigger questions, it’s the gradual accumulation of micro-reflections that create our view of the world. These thoughtful pauses occur throughout any average day and often go unnoticed. They lead to observations, realisations or just an appreciation of the moment itself.
Either way, we come to see the world differently and eventually, acknowledge a new reality.
This is the subject of my new paintings at The Montenotte Hotel in Cork from 1st Aug 2020 until Jan 2021 presented by The Gallery Kinsale.
