Symbolic, catastrophic, nostalgic, progressive; the oeuvre of John Bell offers the viewer a rare glimpse into the hypnotic realness and chaos which layer the human psyche. "I’m a huge fan of art," Bell explains, "and I have learned to give myself over to the possibilities it presents; I end up absorbing something from every experience". In a recent interview I conducted with the emerging artist, Bell delves into the depths of Anthropological postmodernism, day dreaming and the driving forces behind his work.
Read MoreIn 2011, I was inspired by my research at RMIT to attend a workshop at Arcosanti. It was here that I learned about working with metals, although I had studied Sculpture at the Victorian College of the Arts, part of the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Read MoreLast year, I had the pleasure of writing this short reflection on contemporary art and landscape for Christian Duvernois Landscape/Gallery:
From static paintings to mutable sculptures, the landscape leaves a lasting impression on international contemporary art.
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