'Dreamers' by Alana Barton
Hang Tough Contemporary
Apr 13—Apr 30 2023

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Kev Sheridan | Artist Statement

For this piece, a playful piano melody is set against dreamy melancholic synth chords, mirroring both the childlike innocence and deeper emotional landscape in the works. Glockenspiel helps to lend a music-box quality to the melody as it progresses, while bar chimes are used to add colour and increase the sense of wonder and surreal dreaminess.

Alana Barton | Artist Statement

“Most of our childhood is stored not in photos, but in certain biscuits, lights of day, smells, textures of carpet.”

― Alain de Botton

Some time ago, Barton was given a set of family photographs which provided the initial source of inspiration for this body of work. These objects offered a direct line to her family lineage and through the process of visual analysis, she began to pry and discern meaning from this collection of photographs. Through this research, Barton’s core interest emerges. In Dreamers she examines how complex emotions are captured in delicate gestures and expressions held by her sitters. She seeks to capture and communicate the pensive emotions of children, who are often not recognised as having rich emotional landscapes. She builds worlds around each child and honours the sometimes confusing and complex terrain of childhood.

Barton’s palette is surreal with neon and pastel hues merging with mature colours such as deep navy and subtle neutral tones. Her portraits are whimsical and playful whilst also grounded in a serious approach to portrait painting. The children have imagined identities, allowing anyone to project themself into the work.

Kev Sheridan's audio response to Alana Barton's 'Dreamers' exhibition

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Kev Sheridan's audio response to Alana Barton's 'Dreamers' exhibition

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