HUGO COLVILLE

Mostly linear, and distortion results from experimenting with shape to achieve variation. I start with no preconceived plan, drawn at random and, as the drawing takes form, it dictates how the drawing develops to completion... As I draw - I try to find those essential shapes, at the same time evolving a personal style that is an inspiration to myself. Inspiration is a necessity, otherwise I'm overcome by tiredness. I try to put thought towards placing and orientation. What I put on paper is a language of shapes, with no concern for anatomical truth... So, when I work, I do not know what I am going to do at all. The idea arises from the working itself. There is this unfoldment which I participate in, trying to come in when it is necessary to give it form in this way or that way, and not trying to interfere with it too much - to let it reveal itself. The whole problem is one of becoming sensitive to its intention, its unfolding. At the same time, controlling the energy, to give it..

Primary location: United Kingdom