While preparing this exhibition for display, I have been drawn to ‘Down on One’, an artwork that utilises highly evolved realistic representation of a pear half and a feather on a crimson background. I have been fascinated by the apparent simplicity of this composition and the symbolism it contains within the circular wooden panel it is painted on.

Each element of this artwork is carefully rendered to convey the complex message on finding peace at times of loss. The ideas in this existential reflection have been influenced by the artist’s cultural background and family story. This artwork has served to remind me how art can communicate such powerful messages even through the presence of the simplest and smallest of elements