Simon Stirling
1.5 x 1.2m, Acrylic on Metal, November 2013
Simon Stirling
A1, Mounted Photography, October 2013
Simon Stirling
A1, Pencil on Paper, October 2013
Simon Stirling
A3, Acrylic on Paper, January 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Canvas, A3, January 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic, Blood, Wax, Glass on Paper, A0 Width, A2 Height, August 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Paper, A0 width A1 height, August 2013
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Simon Stirling
Ink on Paper, A2, December 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic, Hair, Cardboard on Metal, A3, November 2013
Simon Stirling
Pencil on Paper, A3, December 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Paper, A3, December 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Paper, A3, January 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Cardboard, A1, September 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Wood and Canvas, 2xA2, May 2013
Simon Stirling
Charcoal on Paper, A1, June 2013
Simon Stirling
Thread and Fabric on Fabric, 1.4 x 0.3m, December 2013
Simon Stirling
Thread and Fabric on Fabric, 1.5 x 0.4m, November 2013
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Razor Blades, A4, January 2014
Simon Stirling
Acrylic on Razor Blades, A1, January 2014
Statement:
The work I am interested in pursuing is that of conceptual
artwork, with gripping messages underlying the surface I will change. I am
interested in creating innovative and dynamic artwork which captures the
audience and makes them think about the different messages it could be whispering
to them. I am enthusiastic to do a Fine Art: Painting degree as I want to
explore the ‘What Ifs’ and ‘Why Dos’ about changing surfaces using exciting
mediums and binding concepts. My ambitions for my work are to delve into the
understanding of unleashing thoughts and conversations onto surfaces that only
are effectively demonstrated in art – this is with a view to comprehend
psychological work and the message underpinning as I would like to continue to
complete an MA in Art Psychotherapy to become an Art Therapist.
I want to be able to help people by teaching them the skills
to express, and let out what they can’t articulate any other way than through
art. To do this, I am in need of explicit understanding of psychological
artwork, and allowing my audience to indulge deeper into my work rather than
seeing only a surface. Through vital preparations and research, I will be able
to create pieces that can encourage the audience feel something, and allow them
to see deeper into the piece in its layers. I believe
that the University of Brighton is the right place for me to complete my degree
as the work that I was seeing from Undergraduate and Postgraduate students whilst
I visited was genuinely interesting, and I found myself with questions for the
artist and to myself about the work.
