Time Flies—Flaw: The New Work 2010/2011
A look back at the exhibition of paintings held in the main galleries at SHP from 2010 to 2011. The director, Dr Outi Remes, curated the exhibition – preview images below.
There is a scientific underpinning to Derek Hill’s work, present in both the methods and the outcomes. His practice is as much about the process as the finished piece, with each artwork reflecting experimentation and discovery. Hill works with a variety of media, including industrial and solvent-based paints, as well as traditional oils. The painting process itself resembles a scientific experiment, as he studies how these different materials interact and evolve as they dry. Through this, Hill’s work parallels scientific evolution: the changes and unpredictability of his materials mirror the evolution of life itself. Despite the use of industrial paints and processes, Hill’s art ultimately becomes alive and organic, standing as a counterpoint to its origins.
His approach to painting is equally organic. Hill lays large canvases on the floor, subjecting them to complex, lengthy processes that can extend up to six months, during which he applies and reapplies multiple layers of paint. He often works on up to twelve canvases simultaneously, generating momentum and energy in his artistic workflow.
Outi Remes, Former Director SHP Arts Centre (From Flaw: The New Work, exhibition catalogue 2011).
Full article: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Mv2dGe6O0nRcjk38CPsmlKSrDblZRLk/edit
Flaw 2010-2011: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466661434861.252735.56652329861&type=3
Article of the exhibition by Outi Remes and further reviews of the exhibition: https://www.a-n.co.uk/tag/south-hill-park-arts-centre/page/2/
Davy Smith for Flash Art Online International docx
Flaw by John Millard: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/flaw/
Reviews and Exhibitions: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/item/reviews-exhibitions/?cat=84
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