PJ Paterson uses gritty renderings of urban spaces to create vivid depictions of society's decaying edges. His process involves collecting images that resonate with him then collating, ordering and transforming this base matter to establish patterns and meanings. The large amount of source material required is derived primarily from the artist's original photography, but also from appropriate imagery widespread throughout popular culture. Images may be chosen that are overtly political or culturally significant or just visually cool.

Although working primarily as a painter at present, Paterson's conceptual practice also incorporates work in digital formats, sculpture and photography. The many strands of his collected imagery will give rise to new series in the future, continuing his investigation of the myriad points at which mainstream society intersects with its overlooked elements.

-Sanderson Contemporary Art