Joban Gill

Through layering images and mediums, Joban creates Narrative works of art. Her focus remains on the human form, but the environments she creates for them are always evolving. In gathering images or collaborating with photographers, she displaces figures in surreal spaces. Joban’s intentions are to create a scene in such a way that the viewer is in some way shaping their own perspective and adding to the life of the work.

The Mixed-Media pieces want to create an atmosphere. Almost disappearing most of what we see in physicality, but which really has not much importance. An emptier place which we are all able to fill up using the contents of our minds and bodies with emotion. Altering each scene depending entirely on the form placed within it and its relationship to it.

“Diving into free flow, fast motion painting as I abandon the common ‘reality’ and the usual belief system which allows us to co-exist and recognise objects as one, despite seeing them in a unique way.

During the production of my work, I spend more time on building and stretching the frames, and in gathering materials. So that my imagination can survive for longer and without restriction during the process, alongside manifesting a comfortable and respectful relationship to the painting.”