Glaucon was Plato’s brother, and in his book The Republic Glaucon was Socrates audience. In this work Glaucon is a domestic scene, tables and chairs, a space that indicates life, but is not life itself. Shadows and reflections, where the light moves and imperceptibly changes. These are the shadows of existence, rather than the reality, a shadow and reflection of being. The audience is also able to become entangled in the work, entering and flowing through the space. Using a restrained approach draws the viewer in, so that they can engage with the subject matter. This gentle way of addresses issues in a way that can lead to a thought provoking and persuasive work. There is time and space to reflect on our thoughts, beliefs and memories.
The work Glaucon was created when Sarah was invited to the group show Love Letter – I Do. The installation comprised of a miniature table and two chairs, a projection of the shadows that this setting made, with the shadows moving, and a painting of the same shadows.
Sarah Woodward 