Sculpting comes naturally to me, having earned a place on a prestigious engineering apprenticeship as a youth which was followed by a career in operations, all prior to entering the art-world. My passion for art installations evolved throughout my undergraduate development.
My body of work tends to be introspective, investigating what it is to experience an existential crisis, a subject I intend to examine further through my continued studies.
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Fate (tbc) (2017)
This vanitas installation investigates both legacy and an existence in a state of oblivion.
There are many ways to read my work, and there is no one correct reading. To me it is metaphorically autobiographical, alluding to the sensation of being in a state of abeyance or suspension, how it might feel to be living with an expired prognosis and the hope of a curative treatment that may in itself either kill or cure.
Inspired by mythical stories of three goddess sisters known to the Greeks, Romans and the Norse people (although each mythology nuance’s the fates, they have strong similarities) and whether they are called the Moirai, Parcae, or Norns (respectfully) the three fates were believed to determine ones destiny. The Greeks and Roman goddesses spun, measured and cut ones thread of life, whilst the Norse Norns carved it in to the tree of destiny. Although the idea of fate today is considered deterministic, the Norse mythology never believed this to be so, one’s future was a collection of possibilities much like our contemporary space-time theories that describe our future as a light-cone of possibilities, with the light bulb’s filament representing the present.
The three sculptures depict the present (albeit held in suspension), past memories, and future possibilities. Although being a cycle of life, the past and future elements tend to overlap.
Many thanks to both Kees (of Whinburgh) and Midland Lead (Francoise and Kirsty) for their support.
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‘Time’ (2016)
This collection of introspective artworks was created through my reflection on mortality, health and time. Collectively the seven works are displayed as an installation simply called ‘Time’ although it has also been known as ‘Jamie’s Room’. The video includes an audio recording which fills the installation space.
Many thanks to Midland Lead for their sponsorship.
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The stills from this video above are available on the archive page.
Recent feedback for Time (FEB 2016)
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I also enjoy collaborating, here are a few examples where I’ve created sculptures in this fashion with poets, charities (including the St. Elizabeth Hospice and The Somerville Foundation), and other inspiring artists. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have helped with some of these projects: Midland Lead, goldleafsupplies.co.uk, Richford Builders Ltd., and the University of Suffolk for their support with materials and equipment.
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Jamie Limond 