Paul Carter: Hotel

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In 2008, Robin Klassnik invited Paul Carter to transport his workspace to the gallery in an attempt to recreate the conditions of the studio in flux. In June 2009 the artist moved in and has been working in residence towards his first exhibition at Matt's Gallery. Hotel is a sculptural installation that disrupts the architectural features of the gallery, incorporating elements that have been transplanted from the artist's studio or reclaimed from other sites. Found materials — including a derelict goods lift and a series of day beds made our of sash window frames and resembling renaissance icons — are re-crafted to explore notions of value and function.