Maxine Harraway/ Minimalism

Abstract geometrical patterns are observed in nature and everyday mundane observations such as the remnants of a tattered street poster, worn away by the elements; a chance item trodden into the pavement by passers-by; or patterns formed from the wear and tear of footprints on a church floor. Signs of the passing of time and layers of events, moments of transformation and memories that mould our lives, are what influence Maxine Harraway's art. In her work, she uses both painting and photography, at times combining the two. The results from either medium can vary from being black and white and minimalist to an emotional burst of colour. Whether it is photography or painting, she applies layers, experiments with line, and plays with the use of shadows to create images that evoke curiosity and encourage the viewer to question the image in front of them.