2021 CGW The Redemption of Colour catalogue

The
Redemption
of Colour
SCOTT CHASELING
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14 JANUARY TO 11 APRIL 2021

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This exhibition is a joyous convergence
of colour and light, an antidote to the
increasing monochrome of contemporary
Scott Chaseling has carefully composed this interactive environment
that challenges us to discover the potential of colour and how it
makes us feel. Here colour is used to create the illusion of volume,
movement, and patterns by taking full advantage of the transparent
qualities of glass as a material.
The play of light and shadow is made from fields of repetitive forms
which shift, change, and evolve only through physically experiencing
it in person. It poses the question can colour become material in its
own right?
Chaseling approaches his sculptural practice by observing and
experiencing a series of connections, occurrences and interactions
with people and places. He investigates how experience can be
communicated through form. By undertaking and documenting
extreme journeys on foot, often walking across entire countries, or
following well-trodden pilgrimages, Chaseling has developed a
way to translate memories into tiny maquettes and drawings then
refining them into large-scale sculptures.
The reflected light reveals references to the traditional sense of
spirituality found within the architecture of grand palaces, mosques
or cathedrals. However, the works are more a reference to the sense
of wonderment than the act of worship itself. The Redemption of
Colour provides a state of pure happiness achieved through the
simplicity of light and form which leaves us craving a more colourful
existence.
Aimee Frodsham
Canberra Glassworks
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Scott CHASELING
Black Flag
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Ex Nihilo #1
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Ex Nihilo #2
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Halo #1
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Halo #2
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Hearth [marquette]
2010
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Speed
2020
glass, steel, plastic
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Scott CHASELING
Font (Red & Blue)
2020
glass
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Scott CHASELING
Window #1
2020
glass, steel
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Scott CHASELING
Window #2
2020
glass, steel
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Scott CHASELING
Spire
2020
glass, cement, plastic
(left)
Scott CHASELING
Window Window (edition of 20)
2020
glass
(right)
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Scott CHASELING
Sanctuary
2020
glass, steel
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Exhibition partners
Canberra Glassworks is supported by the ACT Government through artsACT and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the traditional owners of the ACT region, on whose lands we live and work and
where the Canberra Glassworks stands. We pay respects to their Ancestors, Elders, leaders and artists past and present, and recognise their
ongoing connections to Culture and Country. We also extend our acknowledgement to all First Nations peoples.
Cover image:
Scott Chaseling, Sanctuary, 2020, glass, steel.
Back cover image:
Scott Chaseling, Hearth [Marquette], 2010, glass.
Inside cover image:
Scott Chaseling, Ex Nihilo #2, 2020, glass.
Left:
Scott Chaseling, Ex Nihilo #1, 2020, glass.
Courtsey of the artist.
Photography by Brenton McGeachie 2021
Courtsey of the artist and Canberra Glassworks.
All works are courtesy of the artist, Scott Chaseling would like to thank CAPO for proving support through the
2020 Rosalie Gascoigne Memorial Award.
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