Into the Sun: Chapter 12 – Reflection, Prayer, Honour.
As time passes, the two warriors find themselves deep in the vast desert wilderness. Their tough exteriors conceal the unbearable bitterness of failure, exposing raw emotions to a harsh reality. Months blur into a timeless void. With heads bowed, they press on, their padded feet tapping a rhythm across the baked earth, echoing songs from distant memories. Their mission remains steadfast as the hours go by, even as relief eludes them.
Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12 all focus on reflection, prayer, and honour.
Drawing: The processes I use in drawing add another layer to the story as the images evolve. I add solvents to the water and apply ink and washes with pens and my fingers. I take time carefully exploring the range of marks and washes achievable on the paper’s surface. Somehow, being in touch with the materials makes drawing feel authentic. The paper is 300 gsm inkjet paper, which accelerates drying without compromising mark precision. However, spilling water or immersing the drawings is not advisable, as the washes will run and vanish, leaving little trace.
Perhaps this reflects how the fragile and ethereal aspects of the human spirit can be commodified. Drawings can range from precious to crude scribbles and may be irreverent or worth very little. Yet they convey a message of hope—that each day is a new beginning, offering fresh opportunities and the chance for further adventure at any age. Everything in life has value to someone, but ultimately, the keeper of the drawing decides its worth.
Into the Sun Video Shorts Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuMCmTgR5qOZDk42m5HatHcX&si=RieZN4QudUbyuNIm
Derek Hill Video Shorts YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEncWmw9aBoL4KFf-96boeA
Work Archive: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/
