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artwork by David McClyment
Little Stories
"Little Stories" began as a series early in COVID. Just wandering around, playing with narrative structure. Ultimately, most of these images would be included in "Bleeding Daylight" at Red Head Gallery in 2023.
This particular work is titled "Learning Again. To Let Go. Again"
10 panels (five vertical pairs). My hands throwing things down various holes. I am calling the series "Letting Go". Combines my recent drawing strategies with stenciling that I used for years.
Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on sanded paper. Each panel 22" x 20"
This particular work is titled "Learning Again. To Let Go. Again"
10 panels (five vertical pairs). My hands throwing things down various holes. I am calling the series "Letting Go". Combines my recent drawing strategies with stenciling that I used for years.
Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on sanded paper. Each panel 22" x 20"
Letting Go, first pair
Letting Go, second pair
Letting Go, Third Pair
Letting Go, Fourth Pair
Letting Go, Fifth Pair
Letting Go went through a number of iterations. Ultimately becoming the piece I sent to Germany as part of Node.
Passage Revisited, 2022
A drawing from a few years ago. I was never happy with the black & white and colour balance. So now reworked. The initial challenge was to execute two mirror image drawings. A real mind bender in the creation.
Charcoal, carbon pencil, digitally processed imagery as collage, spray paint on sanded paper.
Two panels: total approx 6 ft. h x 10 ft w
Charcoal, carbon pencil, digitally processed imagery as collage, spray paint on sanded paper.
Two panels: total approx 6 ft. h x 10 ft w
Passage Revisited left panel
Passage Revisited Right Panel
Passage Revisited Left Panel Detail
Passage Revisited Right Panel detail
As I Went Walking, 2021
A riff on bringing all your emotional baggage while out walking. 11 panels. Each 22" x 30".
Charcoal, carbonand coloured pencils, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper.
Charcoal, carbonand coloured pencils, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper.
As I Went Out Walking, studio installation
A studio installation shot of two tiers of As I Went Walking. This is officially the first work that I have done that is now too big for my studio. I can't put it all up on the wall at once!
As I Went Out Walking, detail, transformer 1
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, transformer 2
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, transformer 3
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, old guy 1
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, Old Guy 2
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, Old Guy 3
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, Old Guy 4
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Out Walking, detail, Old Guy 5
22" x 30". Charcoal, carbon and coloured pencil, spray paint through hand cut stencils on abused paper
As I Went Walking, Shadow Detail 1
The shadow that was cast by the pole and 3 transformer was what really attracted me to this image. Initially, I struggled with trying to render it realistically. But then realized, there was no point - the shape, regardless of treatment was what was compelling
As I Went Walking, Shadow Detail 2
As I Went Walking, Shadow Detail 3
As I Went Walking, Shadow Detail 4
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