The ‘machine series began some time ago as a separate work category. The latest series of ink drawings, ‘Components’ and Components 2, was created in 2019 as part of the artist’s research and development at the Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology (CBCB) at Newcastle University.
The ‘Components’ series inevitably overlaps with the current project, Hidden Kingdoms Shifting Worlds. ‘Components’ is a collective project comprising over 100 individual drawings, inspired by research in the labs with scientists and by conversations with fellow collaborator Dr Richard Daniel. The drawings evolved from still images taken from monochrome film studies of individual bacteria. The shapes represent portraits or stages of its birth or evolution, like a foetal ultrasound. These figures mutate or evolve into amoebic states, transforming into other forms, forever mutating and evolving. Each drawing exists as an entity and as part of the overall collective. The ink drawings measure 56 x 76 cm. For further information on all the artwork and the artist, visit the artist’s website.
Website: https://www.derekhill.co.uk
Hidden Kingdoms Shifting Worlds: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/hidden-kingdoms-shifting-worlds/
YouTube Film studies sequences: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuMCaSQ-RFCiLbXwxSv8Cma-&si=fIZ_OaP9R5H_dvDQ
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