Alfalfa Sprouts, 2010
(from a series of embroideries in an unlimited edition)
Marathon, 2010
Viva Tierra, 2010
A Postcard from The Bridge to Nowhere, 2009
collage and ink on paper
The postcard dispenser is installed at the Bridge to Nowhere on the Whanganui River, New Zealand
The Green Bench printed thousands of postcards, free to visitors this summer
Golden Shower, 2008 (screen-print on linen, edition of 12)
Eat As Much As You Please, 2008 (screen-print on linen, edition of 12)
Pocket War Memorial, 2007 (edition of 5)
Arthur Puffin Artist’s Book, 2007
The story is told with screen-printed pages
Hand-bound with removable spine for exhibition
The book is an edition of 10
It has 20 pages
Arthur Puffin was produced at The Banff Centre, November 2007
Alchemy, 2007: turning lead into gold
The molds were made from a lead ingot
150 grams of pure dark Belgian chocolate were used per bar.
Each bar is numbered. The work is an edition of 50.
The bars are wrapped in gold foil and sealed with a stamp.
Alchemy was presented at MIMA’s Really Super Market, September 2007.
The Faust embroideries are an edition of 7. There are 5 images in the series. 2006.
1. In which Faust sneaks in to Gretchen’s bedroom and places a casket of jewels in order to win her affections.
3. In which Valentine lies dying, after having been slain by Faust, and berates Gretchen for her promiscuity.
4. In which Gretchen awaits execution for the crime of infanticide, following the death of her baby.
5. In which Gretchen returns to Earth from Heaven to rescue Faust’s soul from being taken as dues by Mephistopheles.
Woods (sketch book work)
Reading (sketch book work)
MDF, 2003
(installaton at Magnifitat)
Carousel, 2005 (installation at Lowry Centre)
Arches, 2004 (installation at Glasgow Art Fair)
The Kitsch and the clever, 2002
Andy Slater
These images are of my limited-edition works, multiples and installation pieces, including machine-made embroideries and a multiple made from turning a lead ingot into gold-wrapped chocolate.
All works are available for sale. Inquire at a_philosopher @ hotmail.com