FOREWORD
Mechanica is a mixed media artist that defies labels and stands apart from recognised genres. His artistic practice unites various elements of nature, religious iconography, small sculptures and industrial components to create his intricate works. His methodology alludes to assemblage art, but the true beauty of his practice lies in the alchemical metamorphosis that takes places when he crafts disparate components into a tableau, invoking an industrial elegance and style typically associated with ornate décor and baronial architecture. This fusion of style and the complexity thereof, not only engages an audience but affords Mechanica an artistic fingerprint all of his very own. Following the success that he enjoyed at the Summer Exhibition held at Castle Fine Art, Mayfair in August 2014, Mechanica has continued to accrue a following of collectors and admirers. The diverse nature of his subject matter, executed with such masterful artistry, has won him acclaim from both his fellow artists and critics alike. For Mechanica, inspiration is never far away; walking past a church, a trip to a flea market, even household objects provide a landscape of ideas that will later take shape as a compelling addition to his impressive body of work. His instinct to create pervades his every waking hour, and his pieces often first take shape in the guise of a sketch in the notebook kept at his bedside to capture the visions that come upon him even as he prepares to sleep. Mechanica’s engineering background shines forth from this collection, and we as viewers are left in no doubt of his conviction to understand the mechanisms and inner working of the world around him. Each element is a considered addition to the scenes he creates, carefully selected for its visual impact, role within the overall narrative and fine tolerances to which he must adhere in order to maintain balance and synchronicity within his sculpture.
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