This work explores language through colour, how in different contexts the same words can convey different meanings or imply a gradation of feeling. “White” generally associated with purity or goodness, “Grey” with a blurred indistinct meaning, “Black” with darkness, morbidity or evil.

They also exist in a hierarchy so the monotone white section in the “White” panel is raised proud of the surface, the monotoned grey section in “Grey” is simply additional layers of paint so only microns of difference from the painted background. The monotoned black panel is set about 1/8” back from the painting not touching the painted panel, this comes from a discussion I had with a practice nurse once about depression, and she said there comes a time when you become so detached from reality that it is difficult to come back, the space although small alludes to what for many is a chasm.

On each of the monotone areas in each panel is written the words “White”, “Grey” and “Black” they are very difficult to see but can be seen on close inspection, they are panted with the same colour but slightly thicker medium so that as the light hits the words from certain angles, they stand out briefly. In “Grey” this is most prominent.

Each panel is 109 x 92 x 3 cm and is unframed. They could be framed but do not require one. The overall dimensions when hung together are 109 x 320 x 3 cm.