Simon Rose

Born in UK 1968

Lives and works in Greece.

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Artists Statement

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From studying Art and History of Art at college Simon has developed an eye for beauty in all its guises. From the obvious to the more subtle forms.

We are confronted with beauty everyday and all around us. Beauty can be found in Nature, human form, clothing, architecture, expression, performance, music and art to name but a few. Some shapes and designs are more obvious and familiar, and even on display for consumption through advertising in its myriad of forms.

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Todays world seems to be one of ever evolving disconnection from Nature, each other and our inner selves.

A plethora of technology, full of various forms of media is vying for our attention and time, in a fast paced hectic society.

In the work Simon presents, he invites a reconnection to ourselves. To view the works as a somatic experience that allows a slower more careful observation of what is present, to reveal a fuller picture, through both emotional and cognitive exploration.

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​​“It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” Henry David Thoreau. 

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The camera has traditionally been used to capture a moment in time, an object, person, scenery and represent it accurately for posterity. 

Simons work is inspired by the exploration of our Inner and Outer worlds. He utilises the camera to create an entry point, from which to explore the relationship between the material and ephemeral and how this informs our reality. 

His process is meditative in form. Through his works he encourages a slowing down. He invites us to explore our place in the world, our Interconnectedness to one another and Life. 

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From a place of stillness, we are unrestricted, independent and free to form a fresh relationship with what lies before us.

Without relying on the habitual responses, we can explore new ways, and develop a contact from a place of inner exploration, going beyond the routine automated response.

We find ourselves liberated, to explore how we may feel towards an art piece, what new information is present?

Instead of the brain directly registering and labelling what we are looking at, we may ask how does one relate to what is seen?

Looking closer, deeper, what and how do we see and perceive? Using eyes, body sensations and feelings, a more complete picture may be revealed. A holistic relationship and perception formed using our full range of  somatic experience.

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Whether constructing 3D sculptures or creating liquid landscapes, he utilises the camera to magnify what is present. 

Utilising various materials in studio, he creates pathways, vectors, tangents, shadow, colours, light, shadow and textures that take us on a journey, where Life’s beauty and arts relationship with it are explored. He wishes to convey a sense of marvel at Natures limitless forms of beauty, that are forever manifested. When we simply take the time, and allow a space in which to observe and witness, the kaleidoscope of light and colour, that is Life’s play, eternally resplendent. 

 

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