Ron Edwards
Bachelor of Contemporary ArtThe paintings are based around the sublime process of freediving. What is the sublime? Simply it an aesthetic, a way of describing the uncanny attraction to the objectionable; feelings such as fear and awe. it is that uneasy urge to jump off a cliff, the incommensurable (cannot be measured). Sublimity is tension. It pushes the boundaries of what should be considered aesthetically pleasing. There is a mark of awfulness, of sombreness within sublimity although the emotion is delightful at the same time.
Lilac Sky
acrylic, porcelain on wood
HOLD YOUR BREATH!
acrylic, porcelain on wood
Taking inspiration from the sublime the paintings are about holding your breath. The involuntary breath holds when interacting with something that cannot be described.
The paintings attempt to make you hold your breath;
‘And all that you are left with are spaces that breath underwater leaves.
Bubbles and foam on the surface.
That’s why your sea turned lilac.
All that’s left is the breath on top and a body under the surface.
A body nonetheless and a single breath caught.’
Mine too.
— Susie Hynes
Exhibited Works
Graduation Exhibition
Eliza Abejo
Emily Anderson
Talitha Benson
Chloe Bentley
Olivia Brine
Frances Cohen
Hannah Coleman
Sally Craven
Sienna Crowhurst
Christina Cuthill
Lauren Downton
Ron Edwards
Peter Fitton
Elena Grilli
Bianca Hoffrichter
Alice Hu
Michelle Jacob
Josh Juett
Lucy Keatch
Claire Kennett
Eli Lange
Mary Lawas
Isabel Margot
Sam Matthewman
Bridget McPeake
Sydelle Mullen
Alice Mussared
Renee Pastore
Emma Perry
Caitlin Preece
Rosemary Prider
Izzi Selfe
Miriam Sims
Rosa Slape
Asha Southcombe
Bree Thomson
Ruby Yates
Bachelor of Contemporary Art
Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Contemporary Art
Master of Design (Contemporary Art)
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