John Atkin

Description

The idea behind this sculpture originated in my interest in machinery, contraptions and the "found object" tradition in contemporary art. The artist has also maintained an interest in the human figure and objects that have analogies to aspects of human anatomy.

The artist's own background, the industrial North East of England has also been significant in shaping my perspective on forms from the every day world that fascinate him as potentials for art works.

Thus, the combination of derelict rolling stock and the 1930's furniture of Mario Dal Fabbro, had a sympathy of scale, form and function that was appropriate to the realisation of this sculpture.

The sculpture is a blend of influences that encompass early C20th domestic inventions, (ironing boards that convert into step ladders), rolling stock and garment templates common to the fashion & textiles industry.