Paul Radford
North Gallery, 30th April–10th May 2008
Auckland based artist Paul Radford presents a body of work which references both Pacific and modernist traditions. The mask-like heads bring to mind both Pacific Island totem figures and Brancusi-esque forms in a manner which welcomes exploration and interpretation. Repeatedly Radford’s blank faces lack distinguishing facial features but despite this, the forms evoke character and emotion through shade and painterly texture.
Radford studied at the School of Fine Arts Auckland and has exhibited throughout New Zealand for over 30 years, this is his fourth exhibition at COCA Gallery.