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yates’ most recent exhibition aims to explore the relationship between nature, climate change, and human influence, reflecting on both the destructive and positive aspects of this interplay. he uses pseudo-abstractionism and ‘wabi-sabi’ to explore the often unnoticeable, yet perfectly imperfect, aspects of nature.
this body of work aims to emphasize sustainable practices, utilizing materials such as sustainably obtained wood collected on his journey to parts of California - from Catalina Island to the Santa Monica Mountains. the wood’s grooves deteriorate over time, leaving marks that echo natural growth. by employing a limited colour palette sourced from natural pigments he collects and using a technique of removing layers of oil paint with a cloth, yates’ strives to create atmospheres that appreciate nature. these works invite viewers to interpret and question the imagery, fostering reflection on our connection to the broader world around us.