'The commute' by Holly Jones

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Dimensions (HxWxD):

190 × 135 × 5 cm

Materials:

Laser cut MDF, air brushed with commercial paint

Primary Medium:

Sculpture

Large
2023
Signed on Back
Ready to display
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My sculpture explores aspects of humanity and is inspired by the everyday mundane features of existence, which personally includes a daily commute. Looking closely at the commuter to gain insight into industrial isolation. Everyday life in cities is increasingly defined by commuting, evident by how this commute consumed my time. And how quickly I branded myself a commuter on a weary expedition. As this commute became routine, I began to pay less attention to the journey but the people I was taking it with. I was intrigued by an unspoken rule of communication, that it is frowned upon to spark conversation with the stranger who sits so closely next to you. This juxtaposition between individual and community, togetherness and isolation is something I have explored through my sculpture. My sculpture is comprised of 50 MDF figures ranging from 10cm to 30cm in height, each individually made up of 5 to 6 layers of MDF to add dimension. I stylise the figures leaving only vague expressions, making the commuters appear anonymous, their bodies merely a vessel for transit.

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