Bob Kenyon

The Magic Olive Tree

2014

Acrylic on canvas.

The Negative of Light

2022

Mixed media: Burnt-out light bulbs

These are the light bulbs removed from cars and other vehicles when they are replaced. I asked a vehicle mechanic if he would save these used light bulbs. It took many months for him to make this little heap. It represents the inverse of illumination..

After Cornelia Parker

The Negative of Building

2022

Mixed media: wings, other body parts of ants, undigested remains of the foundations.

The residue left by flying ants burrowing into my house from the street. It took them five weeks to make this little heap. It represents the precarity of construction..

After Cornelia Parker

The Negative of Barley

2022

The dust that falls off Pearl Barley that has been kept in an airtight jar for years after its best-by date.
It represents the inverse of sustenance..

After Cornelia Parker

Cat Fight

2008

Two cats were fighting in the street. They jumped on the plantpot that contained Rosemary and knocked it over and broke it. There were exactly four fragments..

Hidden Lights

2008

Mixed media: semi-transparent bag and battery powered LED lights.