Mark Welland

The Continuum Collection from my ongoing project around a single oak tree, considers slow changes over time. I spent many hours on each visit to the oak tree, quietly observing and recording the ever changing quality of light. The work recalls the effects those moments had on me.

There is something about spending time just observing and taking time that speaks to us universally. Is it something we each crave or simply a part of our nature?

The process of making some pieces, involves making a tray and slowly building layers of resin, like strata, then carefully depositing different materials and elements in each. With each layer I seal in a memory, or physical artifact gathered from the landscape or tree.

The Continuum pieces use acrylic painting, gold leaf, copper leaf, tin leaf, inkjet transfer and charcoal made from the oak tree.