(2024)
Physical Smoochin’s whittled indentations monumentalise the touch of two lovers, briefly separated, leaning over a kissing gate to embrace. By solidifying these ephemeral moments between walkers and human-made interventions in the British landscape, the artist emphasises the intimate trace left by each interaction between skin and wood.
The audience is invited to pass through the gate, discover the intricate whittling and place their hands in the outlines of those who have travelled before them. The activation of Physical Smoochin allows for an endless recreation of a timeless ritual; the viewers become performers whilst the sculpture collects traces of their passing.