Based on my research on Giles Walker and his work ‘The Last Supper’, I have decided to do an artist study based on his work and ideals. For this piece I’ve decided to create a work of assemblage based on another biblical event, in doing this I’ll be creating a work in his style and his interpretation of religion and culture. Noah’s ark and the great flood is one of the most important biblical events other than the last supper and is ripe with imagery which I can exploit. The two major elements of Walker’s work is his use of found scrap objects and his commentary on religions relationship with culture. I’ll use a variety of scrap and found objects to create an assemblage work based on the story of Noah’s ark and the great flood. This questions links to my themes of engineering because the arc is a great work of engineering even if it is fictitious. Also the arc was crewed by Noah and his family so I can explore the family unit visually. The work links to me personally because of my religious skepticism, although I don't condemn religion, I’m not its greatest supporter either.
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