Jade Armstrong
I believe in a more mindful world. My purpose is to create art which inspires others to question societal norms and observe beauty in their every day; so they can live in a more conscious way.
My work is concerned with the passage of time, the materiality of nature and finding striking textures. I enjoy the process of experimentation and being surprised by unexpected outcomes. Themes I engage with through my practice include historical narratives, social observations and collective responsibility for the environment.
In this work, ‘Crinkle’, I played with traditional expectations of the metal form and created an opportunity for self-reflection. To achieve this, I shaped aluminium to mimic the aesthetic of a soft fabric, which contrasted with the hard metals we typically encounter. I presented the four circular forms in ascending order to suggest growth and the passage of time. By using the symbol of the circle, I also created associations of infinity and perfection. The reflective surface implicates viewers, such that they consider the finite nature of life and reflect on whether they spend their time consciously.
Jade Armstrong 2020
Crinkle, aluminium
Jade Armstrong’s work Crinkle is an intimate and stimulating piece of work. This piece expounds the nature of materiality to the viewers by engaging their senses with the intention of accurate information of texture, sound, and delicacy that this sculpture possesses. This is not only sufficient when it comes to forming a connection between sculpture and its audience, but particularly crucial in a time where the observation of physical works is not available. The main make-up of Crinkle is metal which is often associated with the cold, hard and robust surfaces that represent industrialism and power, has been rendered in a manner that expresses delicacy. The shiny, reflective surface provides a distorted version of self when closely inspected in combination with the ongoing circular pattern subliminally suggests the continuity of life and the simultaneity of personal growth.
Chi Linh Trinh 2020