These two meet in a ruptured and repaired space, with evidence of repair in the smaller work as well. But which piece is whom, and what does that suggest. the perception of perfection, and the intelligence gleaming, but perhaps knowledge is not the highest ideal, nor the greatest gift.

These pieces take place within the family setting, and the nodal constructs, and objects of mass which hold us in our position in the great galaxy of humanity. Each work takes place within a ‘plane’ of existence, a context in which these players meet. The stage is set for two characters and their location speaks of the relations between them in the Artists family. The choice of materials and textures, alluding to the nature of the relationships and their effect upon each other. Where attrition becomes smooth, and perfection mirrors the cracked surface of the other, we begin to see our own lives reflected in the poetry and the rendering of the materials, and the placement of the characters.

Words by Joel Parkes

Details

"Mendip limestone from the hills near my home, Porphyry from Mappleton beach"

Joel Parkes trained at Chelsea College of Art as a Public Artist, and instigated his career with 7 years at pioneering Public Arts company, Free Form Arts Trust. 
Joel started his private studio in 2010 to develop and produce sculptural artworks and forms for the home, retail and gallery.

• 2025 
• 16x58x20 cm
• 6x23x8 in

Materials

bog oak, pewter, Mendip limestone, Yorkshire Porphyry, lignum vitae, brass, red ochre