The point of truth, beauty and knowledge

Chamberlain, Ian

Abstract

I was invited by the curator Debora Ando to take oart in this exhibition at Kunstlerhaus , Dortmund , Germany.

"The point of truth, beauty and knowledge" presents six positions whose artistic explorations reflect current investigations on the poetics of contemporary printmaking. These embrace intrinsic qualities of two- and three-dimensional surfaces, whereby the conception of individual cosmos emerges, manifesting and contemplating the role and relevance of art in current times.
They interpret the materiality of the wood through the interplay of light and shadow, or meticulously penetrate compositions painstakingly rendered with letterpress forms. Geometric constructions explore with extreme delicacy the malleability of copper plates, reducing form to its essential. They reference the symbiosis of organic and inorganic creatures, or delve into intricate architectural structures, ultimately addressing the human failure to control the environment while observing the metamorphosis of the landscape.

Through drawing and printmaking Ian Chamberlain reinterprets man-made structures as monuments in the landscape. These structures are architectural metaphors of past and current technological achievements. He has had long-standing fascination with technology and architectural forms especially the structures within industry, agriculture, science and the military. 
The selection of works exhibited in this show are part of his ongoing interest in man-made technologies, addressing themes around communication, boundaries and protection.

• Exhibition Performance Type: Exhibition
• Start Date: Dec 3, 2022
• End Date: Jan 22, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jan 13, 2023
• Keywords: Printmaking, drawing, Architecture, Technology
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10339376
• Related Public URLs: https://www.kh-do.de/en/exhibitions/exhibitions-2022/the-point-of-truth-beauty-and-knowledge; ; www.ichamberlain.co.uk