Catania Collage

Inspired by a stay in Catania, Sicily two years ago these torn fragments of posters were ripped from the billboards around the harbour area of the city. Glued onto a square box canvas these sun-drenched pieces provide my diary of a short visit to a beautiful city. Torn at random, yet placed together with intricate care, I've let the fragments of information from different months and even years play together in a textural rhythm across the canvas. As I collect the torn fragments it always reminds me of pieces of a ready made painting just waiting to be placed back together, yet in a magical and personal way. My attempt in making this artwork, is to create something more from the visit than photographs and memories will allow. My personal response to special and remarkable places which let me drift through their streets for all but a short while.