 
Paintings
By using photographs and sketches Craig's work recaptures elements of decay, deterioration, time and change within a structural environment. A neglected wall, rusted surface or the marks discovered behind wallpaper hung years previously all feature as key ideas in his work. Each piece is constructed by building up the surface in layers, then sanding and scraping to expose colour and marks previously made.
Craig's most recent works see quirky illustrative elements and words based around the idea of a personal diary interwoven. A narrative is formed by recording the spontaneous beauty of everyday observations, the snippets of the things that surround him, within the abstract stages of his work.
As well as paintings on panels or stretched canvases, Craig is interested in creating more tactile pieces such as books. A ‘sketchbook’ might start out as a large canvas but later be cut into pieces, roughly bound and worked into further. He is fascinated by this process of breaking down and creating something completely different that becomes interactive.
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Boiler, 2009, mixed media on panel with constructed white wood frame. 530mm x 530mm £tbc |
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Mix Up, 2009, mixed media on panel with constructed white wood frame. 430mm x 430mm £tbc |
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Cat, 2009, mixed media on found wood with black frame. 510mm x 510mm £tbc
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Panic Fridge, 2009, mixed media on panel with constructed white wood frame. 330mm x 330mm £tbc |
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Rod, 2009, mixed media on panel with constructed white wood frame. 530mm x 530mm £tbc |
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Comedy Toast, 2009, mixed media on panel with constructed white wood frame. 630mm x 330mm £tbc |
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