Recontextualisation

The recontextualisation of my previous satirical work is an ongoing process of my long term painting practice. My Phd contextualised satire within an accessible and readable framework. Later in my thesis I discussed the levels of understanding of satirical codification and argued that satirical elements can continue to be accessed even when the visual style  is deconstructed, lessening the strength of codification present within the visual language. The prospective change in style has its origins in a previous thread of enquiry and interpretation that began in 2010. During this time I  sought to formulate a progressive style of painting with a view to broadening the boundaries of contemporary painting  through an original  progressive style. My thesis has outlined my intensions in this regard, with my painting 'Sale' included as an example of future work development. I have reorganised my website and now show my current work on the first page which outlines this line of enquiry. Although I have created purely abstracted work throughout my career, I see this current deconstruction process with this timeframe. It is possible to observe a career of deconstruction beginning with realism, although my very first oil painting was an abstract piece when I was 12. You may  observe that within my current work the starting position was one of discernible representationalism, progressing through a transitionary process, ending with a sub-abstracted position.

An example of my deconstruction process outlined within the Phd thesis  is below:

To achieve this progression in style I have utilised the medium of acrylic as I believe its main attribute is one of clarity and lightness of  product  which may be described as a contemporary vision of a new futurism, as opposed to the depth and aesthetic heaviness of oil product  which can be demonstrated in the adoration magi painting. I believe acrylic is more in tune with a possible new  vision of satire and its codification within the 21st century. My current work therefore, will reconstruct my previous style within this progressive style, I will go through each of my phd paintings and reconstruct them within this context. It will enable a continuation of my current ideas and functions, within a newly constructed framework. My previous phd style work was a slow process, covering a number of weeks to produce, acrylic is a far quicker medium  to produce the desired effect. I will not produce  the older  work literally, rather,  I will reformulate the design, form, and colouration to encompass this new visual aesthetic. The same mechanisms of satirical intention, and proliferation through contextualised means will remain intact, only the style will change. The original dimensions of the previous work will change, as will the medium support. My new work direction will also be exhibited within the context of my drawings, I will demarcate the older work from the new, occasionally this new work on paper will also be supplemented through wet and dry media colouration.