Artwork Description
At first glance, Jo Roets' "Conduit #1" could be a collection of rock strata, carefully lifted from the earth and arranged for us to examine.
Five long, slender forms lie across one another, their surfaces marked with tiny holes, ridges and irregular patterns. Some sections are almost lace-like, while others have the rough, weathered appearance of stone that's been exposed to the elements for centuries.
What I find particularly interesting is how something made from clay can look so convincingly geological. There's a sense of having uncovered something that has been hidden for a very long time, although the work itself is entirely contemporary.
Made from self-drying natural stone clay, the pale sculptural forms are presented in a long, narrow wooden frame. The generous white space around them allows you to appreciate their individual textures and the delicate shadows they cast.
Conduit #1 and Conduit #2 are individual works that can be displayed separately or together. Each measures 100 cm wide and explores the remarkable textures Jo Roets creates with natural stone clay.
