pal·imp·sest

A solo travelling exhibition with works by David Harrison

A palimpsest is an art piece that has been reused to form another. Public graffiti appears in numerous locations and can be seen as permanent and is often offensive to some. Graffiti can be removed and it is often covered over.

David Harrison’s solo exhibition pal·imp·sest references a noun describing something that features a new layer, aspect, or appearance – building on its past and allowing us to see or perceive parts of this past.

In Harrison's studio practice over the years, there has been a focus on this “harvested” material which has been reused as a Palimpsest in numerous compositions some of which form the basis of this exhibition. As an artist he is drawn to these surfaces which are rich in colour and texture as well as meaning.

This gallery will be on display from July 28 - August 26.