I am five, I am one thousand, I am one component. by Nada Velickovic, €300

A component is defined as ‘a part or element of a larger whole’. Each stretcher is an amalgamation of the components wood, canvas, staples, primer and paint; however, as a whole it is also a component within the context of my other work and as part of the exhibition. Furthermore, components additionally exist within the artwork. Each painting consists of lines, marks, shapes and layers: each of these are components within themselves. This gives the painting a dual identity as it is either acting as a component or as a whole, made up of components. With identity comes individuality and with individuality comes a voice. This is why I have personified my painting within the title ‘I am 5, I am 1000, I am 1 component.’