
Hugh Drake:
Dancing in the Liminal
A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T
Having lived and worked in Japan for several years, I became fascinated with the art of calligraphy and its spontaneity which also had an enormous influence on my work, observing the physical movement of the artists designated as ‘National Treasures,’ who deftly create large works on paper with broad swift brush stroke moments without hesitation or pause.
I enjoy working this way myself, allowing the elements of spontaneity and intuition to inform my practice, creating multiple energetic works using acrylics, oils, and other media, to express my journey through the diversity of my life experiences in an ongoing process of self-discovery through working to create outcomes which express that energy.
B I O S T A T E M E N T
Since graduating from the National Art School, I have spent the majority of my time teaching Visual Arts in various High Schools in NSW, as well as focusing my skills on various media applications including, painting, photography and video art. Other educational institutions include: city Art Institute, which became COFA, and is now UNSW. Exhibiting in Australia and Tokyo, Japan.
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C O N T A C T
art.intelligentanimal@gmail.com
