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With thanks to:

Elizabeth Burroughs and Joni Brenner, for insight and help on every level
that made this exhibition possible.

Clare Cooper, my gallerist, for the journey long travelled, the
encouragement and pleasure in making exhibitions for her specific space
in London.

Benjamin Rhodes and Matt Incledon, for their invaluable assistance.

Astronomer Alexis Finoguenov who shared the astronomical institutes
of Helsinki with me, and to the director of the Helsinki Observatory,
Paivi Harjunpaa, who gave us access to the early observatories, which
form the basis of this set of works. Thanks also to Nick Scoville and the
COSMOS team who, over the past years, have attempted to guide
me through the complexities of the universe through the circumscribed
2-square-degree field.

Brett Piper and David Andrew from the Wits School of Artsw, whose
support and encouragement enabled me to quietly focus on the
challenges of the creative process.

Photographers Graham De Lacy, Bob Cnoops and Henry McCracken.

Anthony Schmidt for his impeccable and thoughtful framing; and

Kevin Shenton, my designer and friend, who shaped the catalogue and
has been, as always, an invaluable contributor.

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