Paddles function as movement, whilst an anchor represents stability: a difference between action and inaction. Things are either/or, but with the paddles on each side, it is ‘either AND oar’.

 

Isn’t it absurd to paddle with an anchor?

 

The work explores this paradox.

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Oar Or Ore was exhibited as the companion piece to Lighfboat in the 'Smalls Gallery' at Swell Sculpture Festival, 2016.

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