DAVID HARDING
Heads the Cooked and the Raw
October 25 – December 8, 2002
Java Creative Cafe Independence Monument
ARTIST STATEMENT
‘Heads: The Cooked and the Raw’ is my second exhibition of artworks and reflects my growing interest in representations of the human face, which is perhaps the most complex communications device created by nature.
The “Cooked” here is represented by images of serenity, happiness, and calm, while the “Raw” is given over to images of depression, psychosis and hate.
These though, are the extremes. I have also attempted to create more subtle moods, the middle ground if you like, the sadness, the boredom, and the disappointment that surround us everyday.
I do not pretend to have any particular insight into the human condition, but I have what I refer to as my “Memory map,” a collection of near photographic images that I have accumulated over the years, and still do. These are not necessarily the most beautiful or full of character, maybe something in the attitude or the light makes it stick, I really don’t understand why, but it does give me a ready supply of inspiration.
– David Harding –
Click to enlarge images
The Java community art spaces operate as non-profit programs with support from the cafe and private sponsors. It brings art to the Phnom Penh public in ways they may not normally experience with beautiful and thought-provoking exhibitions and live events.
Some of our archived files have low resolution or don’t exist at all. Sometimes we were focused more on making exhibitions than archiving. Additionally, a fire many years ago destroyed all of our hard copies and a significant portion of our digital copies. If you are the artist or have access to images, press or anything else related to the exhibition, please contact us.