I’ve always been drawn to the Uncanny, whether it been in art, cinema, or literature. This leaning may have played a part in what emerged during my recent play session with some bits and pieces from my found materials collection.
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| 'Metamorphosis', 2024, artist Wayne Chisnall |
I started this
piece (which I’ve titled ‘Metamorphosis’), firstly by smashing a porcelain
figurine and then building up sections of roots to give the impression of
something emerging from within. I like how the roots have an insect or alien-like
look to them; an aspect made all the more sinister when contrasted with the
rather homely appearance of the figurine, an item usually associated with the
safe and often chintzy world of dear little old ladies.
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| 'Metamorphosis', 2024, artist Wayne Chisnall |
As with most
sculptural endeavours, I find lots of overlapping ideas flowing through my mind
when sculpting. Whilst making this one my thoughts turned to that of insects
emerging from cocoons, Franz Kafka’s novella The Metamorphosis, of the alien
from John Carpenter’s classic 1982 movie The Thing (sci-fi and horror movies
are probably more of an influence on my artwork than I’m generally willing to
admit), of Raggety, the woodland troll-creature from the Rupert The Bear children’s
books, of intestines, of fairy tales, and probably a lot more besides.
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| 'Metamorphosis', 2024, artist Wayne Chisnall |
Incidentally, it was
rather enjoyable getting to smash up a porcelain figurine.
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| 'Metamorphosis', 2024, artist Wayne Chisnall |
