FreshBump

Australian artist Erin Smith uses individual letters to create a visual journal that explores the idea that words can have many different meanings, and can be associated with a number of different objects, all of which are dependent on the viewer. In the creation of image through letters there will forcibly be large amounts of white space and it is often this negative space that defines, and informs the meaning. This is also true in the spoken word; often it is what we do not say, rather than what we do that defines us.

Initially each image begins as a journal entry: thoughts, automatic writing – response to occurrences, subjects or issues at any particular time. The image is then constructed through the use of these tones, and meticulous placement of individual letters to give the sharpness and detail she seeks. Although each image has a unique story, often underlying themes involve similar constituents that result in symbols / object appearing more than once throughout the work. However each is unique within its new composition. Color has been introduced into images in an effort to represent the more organic elements of the compositions and to emphasize contrast within the piece.

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BPM

Take a risk, follow the leader, uncensored, daredevil. Blindfolded and unaware, centre-stage, performing for and captivating the masses.

Change

Close-range fighting. Combustion within chambers. Words can individually impact or can continually combust cycling fresh rounds until all ammunition has been released.

Dead Mans Chest

Filtration of the unnecessary. Separate the wanted from unwanted.

Forest

Strip back to the most basic of elements. For those wanting the warm and fuzzy. When you look beneath all may change; there is always more than meets the eye if you want to take the time. Or is this something that we already know but decide to play ignorant?

Trophy & Royal

The challenge of remaining stagnant and comfortable, or disrupting ritualistic routines and progressing.

More Info: www.erinsmith.com.au