John Thomas

MA Fine Art

Statement

My work is reminiscent of half-lit natural history displays of taxidermy preserved specimens contained within vitrines, with mounted texts of further information pertaining to their habitat, habits, age, binomial nomenclature and geographical locations. There is a sense that you have walked in on a body of work and research (a gathering of information) that manages to amuse without being patronising, a feeling that this is a celebration of the amateur passion - a genuine interest leading to an informed grounded knowledge. Where books can tell us the facts, an observer can bring them to life.