CATALOG_TOM PORAT - English-for-web

The philosopher Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) coined the term of deconstruction; of dismantling and rebuilding texts, while undermining familiar, stable structures of meaning. In his work, Porat too dismantles and rebuilds - but in a world of visual images. He examines and “feels” the space, while researching its architectural elements and gathering the rawmaterials for his work, using still photography and video. The artist’s lengthy process includes dismantling, splitting, cutting, connecting, duplicating, combining, connecting, and assembling, in order to create a new world of imagery. This laborious collage creation, through the use of digital means, forms a layered work that weaves together the physical and virtual space and holds many revelations. The exhibition also weaves together the personal narratives that exist between light and shadows, and that shimmer from layers of photographs, colors, and lighting. Porat’s deep personal observations invite viewers to surrender, and in exchange, they gain a glimpse into his unique associative psychological process. Two Barbican employees look at photos by Bernhard and Hilla Becher. ukartpics / Alamy Stock Photo