A Full Review 2019 – 2022
Reviewing 2019 – 2022.
The review coordinates studio practice alongside interactive lab work with researchers at Newcastle University’s Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology (CBCB), where the exhibition Hidden Kingdoms – Shifting Worlds was displayed from July until November 2022.
The pandemic caused some disruption to the project.
About Derek Hill: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/about-derek-hill/
Artist at the CBCB: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/artist-at-the-cbcb/
Shortcuts: current paintings 2021 from Hill’s studio: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/
Preview the Flaw paintings archive – http://www.derekhill.co.uk/blog/flaw-a-series-preview/
Visit ‘Flaw’ paintings – Full series 1-6: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/flaw/
Reviews: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/about-derek-hill/press-and-reviews/
Derek Hill Home page: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/
Of the project, Hill has said:
I use processes to explore an ever-evolving dynamic in conflict. It’s a form of warfare concealed from view, with real-world effects. In this world, there is no winning or losing, only the constant rhythm of construction and destruction in a quest for new beginnings.
Introducing Shifting Worlds to the University faculties and science researchers at the CBCB – October 2019
Pre-arranged tours will be provided for members of the public who will be able to access Shifting Worlds through a simple online booking system. Large-scale paintings will be presented in the main reception area and on all 4 floors of the CBCB building in contrast to their world-renowned high tec research facility.
The paintings and AV films demonstrate years of interaction between Hill’s studio and the microbiology labs at Newcastle University’s Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology (CBCB). The films are in the process of AV screening and 4K projections with sound.
Shifting Worlds – film sketches – works in progress: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEaXqBBNmccqIWlSfvFIDI9xUzy1doF3C
Film Shorts – Inside the painting studio: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuOHNERlXBbHc7deFr0kzv9k
Film Shorts – Inside the drawing studio – ‘traces’ – selections from books of drawings 2021: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuORYI52O525yG3WaZs80tAI
Shortcuts:
Full review of current work: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/item/current-paintings-2021-2/
Flash Art International review – visit: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FLASH.docx.pdf
Exhibitions/reviews – visit: http://www.derekhill.co.uk/reviews-exhibitions/
Early days at the CBCB: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cbcb/about/engagement/
