Experiencing Life 2009
A literal reflection upon my past experiences in a series of armed robberies, which I was a victim: left concussed and scared, an urge to remember and record what happened fulfilled me, starting slowly with simple sketches and working up to three final composed scenes.
Using charcoal, each 7ft2 drawing portrays a dramatised sense of brutality and masculinity, accented by strong levels and optimal composition. Inspired by the work of such artists as Ken Currie and Peter Howson: the bold markings aspire to carry the aggression through into the scene and out through the extremely twisted and tormented limbs of the victims.
The hope of each scene is to capture and condense the sense of horror that took over when faced with the situation. The life size expressions of both the attackers and victims also, in my opinion, aid the battle between dismay and compassion by accentuating the tension between the two.
Location: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Date: 31/10/2009
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