In her second solo presentation, Maria Positano presents a new body of sculptural works created during her rural lockdown experience which explore themes of desire, escape and second life. These recycled steel structures, uncovered by the artist during her site visits to salvage yards and scrap metal dealers, have been reshaped to resemble anthropological forms, and coated with a variety of aged and malleable materials. With the artist’s attention to detail and application of waxes, gilding and other unique elements, these once discarded items are elevated to their higher status.

Open by appointment until Sunday 18 October

Lockbund Gallery, Cropredy, Banbury OX17 1PZ