In my artwork,
I try to keep the air in it,
allowing space around marks
so they can breathe.
I am interested in the relationship between the marks made and the background surface and surrounding negative space.
Looking to imbue pieces with a sense of movement and held dynamism, my work often draws inspiration from the fragility and strength of nature as well as focussing on the figure as a motif.
Ways of movement
I am interested in the fracturing and separation of line and form as well as the composition of marks on paper and canvas to create a sense of movement in and for the viewer. Looking at the composition of pieces, I enjoy the still beauty of photographs of the work of Alexander Calder: though a static image, the line and form in a space equally denotes movement. Sometimes the swiftness or flow of the mark-making in my work will also be an emphasis.
More recently, this exploration of ways of depicting movement has taken me on a journey with the materials I use. Focussing on vellum and parchment, surfaces which are dynamic by nature, there is an extra resonance with my own interests.
Photo credit: Paul Lewis 2022