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DRAWING ON WORDS
The written word is used to record ideas; text being a major source of communication.  All forms of art aim to speak to an audience – whether through music, literature, theatre, sculpture or painting.  Indeed, many artists have displayed more than one skill, for example: William Blake was both poet and printmaker; D. H. Lawrence also painted as well as wrote.

I was influenced by street art and graffiti, whose creators borrowed surfaces that had been already designated for other use, thus giving the impression of a very real human presence;  veritable cuckoos in the nest!

In creating this series - ‘Drawing on Words’, I have developed a weathered patina by layering words and paint to indicate a history of human use and activity, prior to my final message; a message for the viewer to ponder!

I have work in private collections in Germany, Greece and the USA as well as here.  I am a member of Group 93.
Qualifications:BA (Hons) Fine Art, West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farnham (now UCCA)

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