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Saigon Compass Drawing
Vietnam
Drawing, Digital on Paper
Size: 22 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in
About The Artwork
This pen and pencil drawing is based on a smashed American war compass where the cracks resemble a birds eye view of Ho Chi Minh City. The outside ring has a detailed history of how the city was formed from Khmer rule to the Gia Dinh era and Nguyen Dynasty influences through to the French occupation and then finally Ho Chi Minh's triumphant re-gain of power with the Vietnamese Communist Party. Inside held up by bamboo is an abstract map of the city with each district being represented by a particular strength or quality. In order to create this piece I studied the map of Ho Chi Minh in detail to try and keep it as accurate as possible. Many of the lines and detail match up to famous roads and junctions to keep the illusion of a map. The districts are separated by bamboo sticks which are tied together with string.
Details & Dimensions
Drawing:Digital on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:22 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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Vietnam
My body of work is an interlinking mix of woodcut prints and intricate pen and ink illustrations. With the former I entwine images into the grain of the wood, letting the natural patterns inform and dictate the work in progress; with the latter I manipulate form to create labyrinthine illustrations that unravel and reveal the more they are scrutinised. I see myself predominantly as a woodcut printmaker who focuses on experimentation to create unique and eye catching work. I enjoy mixing the inks, to create my own blends of colour and trying out different carving methods to move away from the traditional aesthetic. My work is usually character based and I enjoy breaking the figures down, finding forms to manipulate and creating illusions that trick the eye.
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