Martha Markline Hopkins

My latest work consists of shaped acrylic canvases stretched over various objects, exuding a hidden mystery. Something is definitely there, but is not actually visible. It is left to the viewer to decide what emotions the objects evoke. Certainly, the notions of being ‘bound’ or ‘controlled’ are expressed. The canvases are painted in a minimal way, yet provide expression.

Bound X 2. Bronze, clay and steel. 17 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches. 2011*

Bound X 2 was first created as a single bronze piece, titled ‘Bound’. It was created by wrapping one shape over another, identical shape, in order to bind them together. To further this effect I created a clay version, mounted them end-to-end and elevated them over a steel base.