Deborah Gardner artist research

She states her concepts are: The sculptures relate strongly to the body, some in terms of memory of presence in the cast moulds of the head, fist and body within a pillow or bed and the subsequent evidence of a permanent presence these casts hold. Others are analogous to the body in terms of forms and reference to clothing or beds.

At the Close of the Day, 2011
-Storm Brewing alludes to common notions of Britishness, such as umbrellas and the rain or tea drinking but it also alludes to both an intimate and immense space; we can read both puddle and sea in one space. The tea cup sinks in the clear resin up to the rim of the cup; there remains a tension between submergence and buoyancy. The dynamic configuration of the umbrella and teacup implies that at any point the cup may be launched out of the umbrella. Comparisons could be made to Britain's current financial and political situation.

Mantelpose, 2010
-this work came about through an exploration of the domestic realm. Using the site of my home, I made a series of interventions using either members of my family or installations as a means of reconsidering or subverting familiar spaces and sites.