The fundamental intention behind 'Dinosaur Bones' is to make the viewer feel a sense of joy. I can rely on certain artists, such as Dali or Hockney, to convey a deep-rooted joy and creative passion through their work. On occasion, I think that passion bleeds out of art that is made this way, like a radiant light. Creating 'Dinosaur Bones' was solely about shining this light. The addition of the mechanical curtains further relay this joy for making; an almost child-like instinct to build. 
 
The 'Hockney's Eye' exhibition in the Teyler's Museum, Haarlem (Sep22-Jan23), was a large source of inspiration for 'Dinosaur Bones'. In this collection, Hockney explored perspective within art, history and new interpretation. Being immersed in this exhibition sparked a series of questions surrounding the lens of reality, eventually leading me to the common philosophical query:  if a tree falls in the forest with no ears to hear does it make a sound? With an excitement for delving into observation and perception, I wanted to communicate that anything can be possible when we stop looking through the clouded, restrictive lens of reality.