Terence Gower reexamines the very notion of progress, a concept often complicated and distorted by the excesses of technological modernism. His work creates a dialogue between art and architecture, exploring form, modernity, abstraction, and the evolving role of the artist. Central to his inquiry is the belief in the communicative power of abstraction: for Gower, non-representational forms can convey abstract ideas more effectively than representational imagery. Working across a wide range of media—including video, sculpture, drawing, installation, and architecture—he develops projects over several years, often pursuing multiple strands of research simultaneously. His practice reflects a sustained interest in how cultural and political histories become inscribed in visual form. In recent years, Gower has created what he describes as “curatorial installations,” immersive environments that combine his own works with those of other artists, as well as archival material. These assemblages offer viewers multiple entry points into the subject matter, encouraging active interpretation rather than fixed readings. By reframing modernism through both critique and reinvention, Gower’s work positions abstraction not as a closed historical chapter but as an ongoing, dynamic language of cultural reflection. ...
