10.8.12 Jill Daves

In creating these works, inspiration comes from the markers left from past moments of activity, deletion, and disregard within the actual space I am inhabiting at a given time.

“Chasing the Sun” is a series in which I use repetitive mark making to create a two dimensional representation of the passage of time. I spend several hours (or days) in a space tracing the shadows and reflections that are created by the sun’s movement over time. These works transient and cannot be replicated. They are completely defined by the surroundings within the moments of construction.

“Divots and Bumps” is another series in which I again draw on the walls of a given space. By repetitively circling the mars and imperfections created by previous usage, patching, and painting of the walls; I unearth the indicators of prior moments unknown.

The “Gold” series also uses these same types of marks and imperfections in a different, more romantic way. In a given space, I gold leaf the cracks, patches, dents, etc., essentially gilding the remains of what has been forgotten.

All of my work, in whatever form, is an homage to the impermanence of presence.

Jill Daves received her MFA from the University of Illinois, and has exhibited her site-specific installations, paintings, and works on paper throughout the United States. Recent exhibitions include: “Chasing the Sun,” Gallery KM, Santa Monica, CA (2012), “House Beautiful,” 8226 Halford St, San Gabriel, CA (2012), “Follow the Physical,” gallery km, Santa Monica, CA (2011), and “Divots and Bumps (Tall Wall),” Tall Wall Gallery, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA (2008). She lives and works in Los Angeles.

Artist website: jilldaves.com