TITLE Olympus Engulfed
COLLOGRAPH PLATE
ARTIST STATEMENT Philippa Edwards works primarily in printmaking and low relief. Her work in this exhibition shows her recent interest in displaying the plate from which her prints are created. This collograph plate is made by building up layers of adhesive, paper, card and shellac.
Olympus Engulfed reflects on the turmoil created by the Olympics coming to the East End of London. The plans make changes that are geographic, political and social. Philippa explains "[the work] often focuses on the balance of power between the individual and the Establishment." On the subject of the Olympic building programme she comments ". . . choices are made by bureaucrats that are seen to be 'good for' the general public however many local people find the disruption to travel and landscape disconcerting and do not necessarily relish the 'benefits' they will reputedly reap at the end of the process. Many others, including businesses and sports-people, are more enthusiastic and are looking forward to the spectacle and raised profile that having the games in Britain will provide".
PRICE £350
EMAIL philippa@pondoris.co.uk
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