24 Drawings wins a Merit Award – Parkin Prize 2018
Receiving one of ten merit awards (and $500) at the Parkin Drawing Prize last night was a good way to start the week.
In talking about my work 24 Drawings, Head Judge Kelcy Taratoa made reference to my artist’s statement and the phrase, “Keep churning them out”. Here’s the full, and very short, statement:
Smushed oil stick slips and sticks, resists and gives. Push here, drag there. Push there, drag here. “Keep churning them out”, he said. And he wasn’t wrong.
I’ll post a full picture of the entire work in time, but here’s half a dozen of the 24 drawings. Meanwhile, if you’re in town do get along to see all the finalists’ work. Consensus last night was that it’s a really strong show, and there really is something for everyone.
24 Drawings (detail)
oil stick on A3 Kraft paper
2018