The part played by animals in my work
The belief that we are inherently part of the animal
kingdom drives my philosophy, as well as informing me as an artist.
- "Ask the beast and it will teach thee and the birds of the heaven and they will tell thee"
- -- Job 12.7
I try to represent animals without sentimentality but worthy of out respect and care and conscious that we are no more than "poor
bare-forked animals" ourselves.
Influences
I have long been fascinated by prehistoric cave paintings and
rock art and the medieval bestiary and admire the direct simplicity of style. The monumental,
creative energy of Magdalenian Art has yet to be surpassed. It is the
Paleolithic qualities of the carborundum print that draws me to this medium
and to engrave and paint in sand.
War Horse, carborundum print, 24" x 30", sepia ink on Moulin du Gue, Kip Gresham's blind stamp, edition of 10 (available)
Creole Goat, drypoint etching, 11 1/2" x 11 1/2", black ink on Somerset, Kip Gresham's blind stamp, edition of 12 (available)
Roo Washing, drypoint etching, 4 1/2" x 4 1/2", sepia ink on Somerset, edition of 5 (sold out)
Columbina with Tulips. Hand drawn lithograph, 11" x 8", signed edition of 15 (available)
Head of Leghorn cock, drypoint etching, 7" x 8", on Somerset, Kip Gresham's blind stamp, (available)
Drawing of Christopher's dogs, pencil on Arches (private collection)
Birthday on the Beach (private collection)