recollection Ÿ n. 1 the action of remembering. 2 a memory.

recollect /rek-uh-lekt/ Ÿ v. remember.

remember Ÿ v. 1 be mindful of, have a memory of, have in mind, keep in mind, recognize. 2 learn, memorize, retain. 3 be nostalgic about, hark back to, recall, recollect, reminisce about, review, summon up, tell stories about, think back to. 4 celebrate, commemorate, observe. - OPPOSITES forget.

The exhibition Recollection revisits found objects and various materials of a former time period.  The central theme explores the psychological realm through which we perceive our exterior world and our own internal environment.

The fish symbolize the psyche and represent a deep inner reality, rather than an exterior reality.  They are the representatives and messengers of truth.  They are the products of emotion and intuition in contrast with the purely materialistic earthbound approach.  A metaphor for the aesthetic and spiritual significance hidden in nature and human beings.

The mixed media objects represent the human imprint left behind; the remains of a past broken down system or culture.  These materials carry a reality of their own, which owe their presence to human action and purpose.  They are deeply rooted in human consciousness.

The fish represent the unconscious element, revealing mystery and perplexity, while the mixed media material represents the conscious element, which relies on remembrance.  The fish, as a symbol, conveys a worldly interpretation as a reflection of primordial, celestial knowledge; evoking a sense of the sacred.  The artworks aim to provide a platform for the conscious and unconscious mind to meet.