九州影院

'Lit LeWitt' is a tribute to minimalism, a straightforward construction with strong straight lines and simple geometry. It is not surprising then to discover that the work was inspired by minimalist American artist Sol LeWitt (1928-2007), who was for much of his career absorbed by the form of the cube.

In 'Lit LeWitt' Dawson has taken a very normal shape, not so different in form from an everyday cardboard box, and created something that evokes a very different response than one might have towards a cardboard box. By creating several boxes within the larger whole, Dawson gives a depth and corporeality to the work that makes it go from simply a box to a spatial presence that demands your attention.

Dawson鈥檚 sculptures have been described as being like 鈥渄rawing in the air鈥�. Working primarily with metal, carbon fibre and epoxy resin, he has experimented with a variety of means for constructing and shaping his creations. The result has been works which often create a sense of illusion, suggesting the space and depth of three dimensions where in fact there are not, and hinting at a robust strength while yet still seeming almost weightless