The Parallax Intervention series sees a move away from the bold outlined works from Darren’s previous studio output. In favour of these hard-edged cartooned features, these works have a more selective approach to their line-work, allowing more space for suggestive compositions and formplay.
The intervention element is evident in the bordered edges around each of the paintings. Their relationship to the inner ‘windows’ and sometimes lack of. In using this dynamic Darren is showing us that you can find portals to the more curious and playful pockets of your imagination anywhere – no matter the distraction.
The paintings in this pair use the vibrancy of the primary pallet to transport viewers directly to the mindset of their most playful moments of youth. Vibrant imagery that is impossible to ignore. The expressive outer edge of these pieces have been made by using rope dipped in paint. This is Darren leading by example in his studio practice by re-purposing what’s around him. This plays to his regular approach to innovating with what tools can be used to make new and interesting marks in the studio.
