modern art in Oxford

Just occasionally, I look for an impulsive hit of inspiration at Modern Art Oxford. Recently their shows have lacked connection or inspiration. And often, as was the situation last weekend, they are between shows! There was just one room open - Metrics by Patricia L Boyd. It was cognitively complex and partially aesthetically pleasing... She presented a range of commissioned sculptures about the everyday spaces in which we work and live. However, I would call the sculptures constructed copies of chairs, tables, desks and bookcases! But the interesting take was they were all covered with a 5mm veneer taken from the floor of the artist's studio - so they were randomly paint splattered! There was another level of complexity which was underdeveloped. Apparently her studio is in central London, and each 'sculptural' construction was named by the address of a local office, shop or cafe. While randomly interesting, this needed another connection - perhaps a photo of the original site or piece of furniture would have made it more meaningful. O well, perhaps enough to get me back next month to see the next show...