Vancouver-based artist David Spriggs has created a series of large-scale 3D installations by layering hand-painted transparencies within custom frames. The works attract viewers by changing meaning from the perspective and explore themes such as space-time, movement, surveillance, power dynamics, and other complex themes.

Spriggs works using abstract topographic maps, based on perfect geometric shapes:

“I often use the golden ratio to determine the positioning and shape of a shape. Axis of Power, for example, is based on a perfect golden spiral and on the positioning of the eye of the storm which is in the ratio of the installation at 1.618. Also the work Gravity is based on the golden spiral with all the signs that follow this spiral in a perfect hemisphere”.

David Spriggs’ installations have grown significantly over the past 20 years, a time when the artist has developed several ideas that have led him to prefer large-scale works:

“Many of my works on the theme of power are great for creating a certain power relationship and/or having a perceptual impact with the viewer”.

The scale totally changes the meaning and perception of a work, but especially the visual power that goes to exert on the viewer. With this expedient, the artist suggests a specific key to interpretation.

To see more of his installations, follow David Spriggs on Instagram.