CHRONOS

ANDREW SWARBRICK

“CHRONOS” - A Solo Exhibition by Andrew Swarbrick, February 19th - 25th.

Chronos, a term borrowed from the Greek language, is derived from the combining form of chrónos, meaning "time" or "duration," with its origin shrouded in mystery. In Greek mythology, Chronos (/ˈkroʊnəs, -oʊs/; Greek: Χρόνος, [kʰrónos], "time"), also spelled Khronos or Chronus, emerges as a personification of time, as explored in pre-Socratic philosophy and later literary works.

What more fitting name could there be for my inaugural solo exhibition? Chronos embodies the essence of the passage of time, symbolizing the force that ages, decays, and ushers in the cycle of life, growth, and creativity. It is a constant undercurrent that permeates my artworks, fueled by a profound yearning for genuine creativity, freedom, and a fascination with the myriad facets of existence, creation, and mortality.

This collection represents a retrospective journey through my artistic evolution over the years, each piece categorized according to the time invested in its creation. It is a visual representation of the passage of time and our shared odyssey through it, illustrating the diverse scales of time embedded in the artworks.

The exhibition delves into the nuanced perceptions of time's passage. It contemplates how our consciousness influences the stretching and contracting of time, how these temporal nuances manifest in the moods captured in each piece, and, ultimately, how they shape the intricate relationship between the artist and the viewer.

“Here we left it,” she said. And he added, “Oh, but here tool” “It's upstairs,” she murmured. “And in the garden,” he whispered. “Quietly,” they said, “or we shall wake them.”