For over a decade, JP Willis has explored the dichotomy between beauty and deadliness through his depictions of pastoral splendour alongside human existence.
Using a pixel palette and digitised brush, Willis presents Arcadian landscapes skirting on the edge of the unnerving as military fighter jets or drones discreetly enter perspective. Though not recognised as a direct threat, their appearance is blurred and unfocused. The spectator is left to ponder… what is ‘really’ happening here?
JP Willis, Utopia 5, 2017, archival digital prints, printed by master printer Brian Gilkes at Pharos Editions, Melbourne on Canson Infinity Velin Museum Rag 315 gsm, edition of 12, 152 x 108cm (framed). Courtesy the artist and Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, New South Wales
Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery
Until 18 November, 2017
New South Wales
