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Five2Watch: Symbols


Axisweb has selected five artworks featuring contemporary artists whose work addresses the use of symbols in the construction of language, form and pattern: Gillian Singer, Stuart Dodman, David Kirshner, Lesley Halliwell and James Winnett


Memorial, 2010

Gillian Singer

Carved Welsh Slate

Gillian Singer


Frame with symbols 3, 2016

Stuart Dodman

Primer, oil, acrylic ink, varnish on stretcher.

Stuart Dodman


Cartouche 2, 2017

David Kirshner

David Kirshner


Dot to Dot, 2015

Lesley Halliwell

Inspired by the chalk drawings of South Indian Hindu women whose geometric structures and patterns are constructed around a matrix of dots.

The logic of the kolem is revealed through its construction and reconstruction yet, unlike the swift and confident movements of the Indian women the artist's hand is hesitant; the chalk squeaks and scrape, mistakes are made and hesitations are shared with the viewer.

Lesley Halliwell


The Cuningar Stones: The Podium Stone, 2016

James Winnett

Large three-tiered podium stone carved with geometric and floral designs. The carvings are reminiscent of those found on Victorian buildings designed by Glasgow architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. Two of the steps have additional miniature podiums carved into them.

James Winnett


Published 17 March 2017

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