Collage on board (wood blocks, original pages from The Republic by Plato, ink, and acrylic paint
This piece includes text from Plato’s allegory of The Cave and his Theory of Art, both of which are presented in The Republic. In The Cave Plato describes a group of prisoners who are chained to the wall of a cave, facing a blank wall. A fire behind them projects shadows which become the prisoner’s reality but are not accurate representations of the real world. For Plato, the shadows represent the fragments of reality that we normally perceive through our senses.
This was an important text for me at university and is often the starting point for students of Philosophy and Aesthetics.
The colour scheme in UA31, mostly primary and earthy tones, are chosen to represent the purest of things, echoing Plato’s idea that reality can only be understood through the true Forms of things.
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General information
Web images: Every care has been taken to ensure a faithful reproduction of the original artwork and where possible I upload high resolution scans. However, some variations may occur when viewing online. If you have any questions about the image please do not hesitate to contact me.
Framing: Everything looks better framed. Most of the pieces from Urban Aesthetic are framed unless stated otherwise.
Care: Art is unique and can last a lifetime, and beyond, if cared for properly. Do not hang work above radiators as this can cause warping to some frames and dry out the glue used in the making of the collage. Unlike with Gremlins, water will not multiply your artwork, avoid hanging work in damp areas and near water sources; kitchens and bathrooms should be avoided unless you have adequate ventilation. Avoid hanging work in direct sunlight as this will fade the colours and images over time.
Cleaning Urban Aesthetic pieces: Urban Aesthetic pieces are three dimensional and are prone to collecting dust as they are unglazed. Once a month I recommend using a soft synthetic, full bodied brush (like a blurring and blending foundation brush) to remove dust from raised areas and running a hairdryer on cool setting across the front of the piece.
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