Monaghan's work reminded me of Bridget Riley's Op Art, but he uses the angles of raised elements to play with the viewers movement around the piece. Palm on the other hand creates fascinating 'dioramas' depicting famous seafaring scenes which seem like a cross between a stop motion animation model for children's TV in the 60's and a traditional, commemorative ship portrait. One thing I think both artist's work has in common is an element of relief which can't be fully appreciated unless seen 'in the flesh'. So the images below only hint at what the actual pieces achieve.
'Titanic Approaching Southampton Dressed', Brian Palm, Painted timber and found objects encased in a glass fronted wooden champagne box, illuminated by an electric bulb.
'Colour Movements 1', Peter Monaghan, Mixed Media.
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