by timothy ingleby
with Paul Hockett
Fabric and Ice
h: 30 w: 50 (cms).
Mitre is an ephemeral construction made with nothing more than fabric and ice. It forms part of a series of works of ‘structural art’ by the artists: pieces that explore ideas of economy, efficiency and elegance.
Each work is created in a remote location subjected to an extreme environment. Through their material and formal qualities, the works respond to their physical and cultural context, amplifying or accentuating the sense of place.
Out of respect for the beauty and fragility of these sensitive locations, works are made wholly from inert materials and designed to exist for no longer than a few days. They cannot be visited and leave no trace of their construction. Photographs provide the only record of their existence.