A T O M I S M

Is the basis of all my artwork. It was originated as a concept in pre Socratic times by Leucippus and Democritus and has resurfaced sporadically since then. It is often referenced by leading contemporary quantum theorists This new and more scientific look at the original concept of atomistic animism and it’s emphasis on the granular nature of everything challenges the established view of the source of consciousness and is the starting point for all my artworks.

S T I M U L I

The artworks reflect the widened parameters of Atomist philosophy and particular gratitude goes to David Bohm, Carlo Rovelli and Sir Roger Penrose.

As well as contemporary research my visits to neolithic sites show how people of that period altered the Earth in an atomistic way.

There is a similarity between scientists visualisations of quantum mechanics and the elements of ancient rock engraving.

A I M S

To give a visual language for the concept of Atomism linking signifiers from all it’s background.