Imogen Rorke

Works
Biography

Imogen works in various mediums, exploring painting, collage and textiles. Her paintings are a result of a largely unconscious process, being lead by the painting itself, rather than pursuing an intention or outcome. Bold colours, and the layering of thick paint create depth and texture, an important part of the process of her painting. Abstract forms often in the shape of a vessel, a bowl or bottle, continues to emerge throughout her work, providing structure and ‘anchoring’ the abstract space.

 

Recent explorations into collage and textiles, either incorporated into paintings or as stand alone pieces, are inspired by Indian kanthas and pioneer quilting practices. Smaller collages on paper or fabric use ‘repurposed paintings’, just like pioneers re-using scraps of fabric to make their quilts. These ‘repurposed paintings’ are sections of larger abstract oil paintings, cut up, stitched into and reassembled to create new assemblages on paper or canvas.