Artist Statement

Work Site Studio represents examples of about a decade of work. In the Gallery there is a series of abstract and figurative plywood paintings from about 1999-2004. Thereafter, a shift toward more experimental forms began in earnest, This has evolved over the last six years. This new work consists of two types of exploration which incorporated more mixed media elements, It is rooted in the assemblage process and driven by two related processes: curiosity and invention.

The first type is a wall-hung and explores what I call Sitesplitters. These works are constructed mainly of plywood and found materials. T hey are essentially optical devices which expand visual perception and allow the viewer to see peripheral imagery in sharp focus.

In the second type, diverse materials that range from found materials to off the shelf items are adapted and interwoven into mobile assemblages. These forms incorporate motion as part of the visual experience, as shown in the Video Gallery. The central goal of this body of work is to expand these ideas and discover the often surprising relationships embedded in ordinary materials.

- Bruce Robinson