Coded Ornament - Justin Marshall

Through collaboration with Hayles & Howe, a manufacturer of architectural ornamental plasterwork, Marshall has developed a range of plaster mouldings that integrate digital design technologies with traditional manufacturing skills. The installation Morse, a spiral of dots and dashes, relates to the binary nature of digital information and forms the heart of the exhibition. A separate work, Penrose Strapping 1, is a stunning contemporary example of traditional strapwork with scrolls, arabesques, and loops across the wall.

Justin Marshall’s practice spans sculpture, installation and design. Much of his recent work has been ceramic or plaster based, combining traditional skills with new technologies. Marshall is currently Research Fellow in 3D digital production at University College, Falmouth. His most recent exhibition was at Das Keramikmuseum Westerwald, Hoehr-Grenzhausen, Germany, and in 2005 he was awarded an Autonomatic research grant to work with Hayles & Howe decorative plaster company to develop new processes and work.

Venue: CityLab, 4-5 Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 4PP, 01524 582114

Dates: 29 September -21 October

12 - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

http://www.autonomatic.org.uk

http://www.justinmarshall.co.uk