Theo Simpson, Map of Horizons

23.06.21–21.07.21

Map of Horizons is the second part of an ongoing body of work, following on from A Dark Interlude (2020).

The work sets out to shape a new idea of landscape; through its evolution, manipulation, histories, mythologies and order. It considers how significant the interplay of these forces are, in accordance with our idea of reality and todays world.

This chapter of the work looks back as far as 6000 years, with the first evidence of humans altering the natural world, to the age of discovery and the new character of civilization in the age of the machine.

Whilst the work concerns itself with the blinding depths of this irrevocable evolution, it also speculates upon new events and technological realities that will shape the future.

Theo Simpson Black Smoker 45 degree. 135 degree folded copper cases. steel mounted silver gelatin and chromogenic prints (diptych)
Theo Simpson Drift 800 x 600 x 15mm layered, painted, screen printed aluminium, steel panel, clear coat mounted on laser cut, pressed and painted steel chassis unique
Theo Simpson Intersect II various 20mm round steel black bar, 20mm coupler unique
Theo Simpson Intersect I (notes) 280 x 208 x 10mm typewritten notes mounted to aluminium, bonded in laser cut and pressed steel chassis
Theo Simpson Intersect I 608 x 258 x 10mm gelatine silver prints mounted to steel, bonded in laser cut and pressed steel chassis (diptych)
Theo Simpson Map of horizons pt1 (seascapes) 710 x 280 x 10mm gelatin silver prints mounted to steel, bonded in laser cut and pressed steel chassis
Theo Simpson Map of Horizons case and table 422 x 348 x 15mm four single colour offset prints, aluminium mounted photographs, archive material, typerwritten notes, model & fixings ground, milled and tapped interlocking steel sidewalls, laser cut, countersunk and painted panels, M3 fixings
Theo Simpson Rifting Folded copper cases containing chromogenic prints in diptychs
Theo Simpson Third shock 656 x 517 x 4 - 22mm strata of laser cut and painted steel unique