Sarah Woodfine |
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Woodfine explores imaginary worlds that border between the familiar and fantastical. There is a certain element of gothic darkness to her work. This is conjured up through the relationship between the precise and heavily drawn pencil process she employs combined with the subject matters depicted. Her drawing method employs a repetitive almost obsessive-compulsive process. All her work centres on drawing. They often take the form of three-dimensional constructions in cases and glass domes. They also exist as two-dimensional drawings sometimes encased in liquid filled domes. " Woodfine’s drawings, often contained within specifically constructed structures that act both as frames and as physical extensions of the drawing itself, operate as miniature worlds, self-contained systems through which a series of vignettes are staged for the viewer’s careful consideration" *1 Her subject is strongly influenced by half remembered memories from childhood. She employs a wide variety of visual imagery exploring themes surrounding darkness and magic. Scenes are always depicted at night time as if lit by moonlight. "Woodfine’s drawings delve into the dark side of our collective unconscious, exploring dreamlike imagery that is rooted in childhood yet easily causes tremor among adults" *2 *1 text by Peter Suchin |
SELECTED WORKS *click thumbnails to view larger images |
Alfred's Story |
2006, Pencil on paper in perspex box, 23.5 x 31 x 23.5cm |
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The Garden |
2005, Pencil on paper in perspex box , 17 x 85 x 16cm |
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Newfoundland |
2003, Pencil onpaper in perspex box , 23 x 30 x 23cm |
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Untitled (Castle) |
2005, 2 pencil drawings on paper in snow dome h.38cm x Φ38cm |
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Caravan |
2005, Lithograph, diptych, each 46 x 64cm |
Caravan is a portfolio of lithographs comprising a diptych by Sarah Woodfine and the story Three Point Perspective by Leslie Forbes. Caravan was produced as part of an ongoing project to invite artists to create portfolios of prints at Der Grafiske Vakoted in Hjorring, Denmark. |
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Architectual Drawings |
2002-03, Pencil on paper |
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Wyoming; Coffin; Chair (flowers) |
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Cottage; Castle |
Moonlit Buildings (Untitled) |
2001, Pencil on paper, 57 x 75cm/75 x 57cm |
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Portraits -Toys |
2000, Pencil on paper, 160 x 110cm |
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Teddy (A new home for Harvey), Detail, I'm thinking of all the nice things, Detail |
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Dark Days for Jo; Jane; Nurse (Myra is kidnapped but Carol must still be her slave) |
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That Night; Miss Williams; The Plot against Penny |
Perfume |
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There is Plenty of Sunshine in Summer ; Untitled 1; FugllBird I; Figure and Seal |
To read the text by Marc Hulson for Perfume, go to |
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