I have always thought that woven rugs like these bear a peculiar similarity to 8 and 16-bit video game graphics, but none I have seen have come as close as these amazing Afghan War Rugs. Some may think it a sinister comparison, but these rugs remind me of a rug I had as a child, with streets, roads and car parks set out for my Matchbox Cars.

I have become very interested in making work that is placed flat on the floor, or drawn or painted directly onto the floor. It conveys the sense that you could just 'jump in' and transport yourself to another world. Perhaps that is why I find these rugs slightly sinister, as that 'other world' reveals itself to be a very dangerous reality. But I suppose children, and particularly young boys, love their toys and games to have a sense of danger!

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