Illustration for World Magazine Culture section. About removing people from the “givenness” of the natural world. Technology communicates that humans can transcend the natural limitations of their bodies and circumstances. This can create a kind of cognitive dissonance, making many people feel discontent with their own lives when they have a far “better” vision only inches away from their eyes. 
Initial pencil sketch
While eating my morning apple this image suddenly popped into my mind for no apparent reason. I was sufficiently intrigued to quickly realize it with my phone's camera and a jar of screws and nails. Needless to say the apple remained uneaten.
Exploring the collaging of paper textures, ephemera and the human figure in a way that creates visual interest.
Continuing to explore the collaging of paper textures, ephemera and the human figure in a way that creates visual interest.
Experimental image combining the human figure with ephemeral textures in a way to create visual interest.
Two images for John Hopkins. The first is about scrambler therapy which is a technique used to offer relief from chronic pain which it does by blocking the ascending pain impulses to the brain. To get across this idea I used a straightforward interpretation of a raised hand holding back the negative impulses.
The second is about a protein that may be able to predict the onset of cognitive impairment years before symptoms emerge. I used the visual metaphor of a weather balloon as a predictor with storm clouds gathering in the head. Attached to the balloon is the protein structure used to identify forthcoming issues.
I started keeping a sketchbook for the first time during lockdown. It's something of a semi-regular pursuit depending on what else I'm working on but here are two recent spreads.
Exploring abstract figure representation by working with collage, hand drawn elements, ephemera, torn paper and AI.
