Works are inspired by the idea of recycling: the idea of ancient Roman buildings being recycled. In mixing mortar the best aggregate is powdered lime, burnt mable. Ancient Rome was remade as Christian Rome, by using mortar made from ancient marbles.
Burnt Marble II, mixed media on canvas, 10x15cm, 2008Burnt Marble I, mixed media on canvas, 10x15cm, 2008Burnt Marble III, mixed media on canvas, 15x15cm, 2008Burnt Marble IV, mixed media on canvas, 15x15cm, 2008Burnt Marble VIII, mixed media on canvas, 15x15cm, 2008Burnt Marble IX, mixed media on canvas, 12.5×12.5cm, 2008Burnt Marble V, mixed media on canvas, 12.5×12.5cm, 2008Burnt Marble VI, mixed media on canvas, 12.5×12.5cm, 2008Burnt Marble VII, mixed media on canvas, 50x76cm, 2008Burnt Marble X, mixed media on canvas, 10x15cm, 2008
RIKA NEWCOMBE 