Jude Crawford

Revisiting Paper Memories is an iteration of an ongoing work which explores the nature of memory and the nexus between theme and process.
The component sheets of paper hold a record of ‘experiences’. Folded, wrapped, twisted or pleated before dying, each is unique. Produced by design, chance and accident they can be assembled in any order or stand alone. The overall dimensions are variable and adaptable. The dimension of time is an indispensable element in the full realisation of the work. In 2003* I predicted that the damar varnish, which then produced a beautiful translucence, would eventually cause the work to yellow, become brittle and disintegrate, thereby emulating the fragility of memory. The elements have now been aging for around 20 years.
PROCESS.ED offers a perfect opportunity to revisit these paper memories, to intervene in the process and rearrange the elements within the dictates of their deteriorating condition.
I envisage pin tacking the elements to a wall space measuring approx. 2metres X 2metres. Any debris, resulting from the process, would remain at the base as an integral part of the piece. 

 
2003* 5:15 pm (paper memories), site specific installation, the Newcastle city west ARTwalk project.