Shifts in Time: Summer 2026

Shifts in Time: Summer 2026

The subcategory **Shifts in Time** falls under the category **Hidden Kingdoms, Shifting Worlds**. Individual artworks do not have titles, as they are part of a larger collection of paintings organised by category and subcategory.

Magic often emerges unexpectedly as the painting evolves, with surprise as a central element. The relationship between the materials and how they are applied is best allowed to develop after stepping away and responding.

Painting is a dialogue shaped by years of practice, exploration, and experimentation. Each work emerges from the relationship between the artist, the medium, and the time spent developing it. The space and conditions in which the work is made are also essential. It is a tried-and-tested process refined over time, rather like an alchemist who measures and combines precise materials, then leaves the room and lets the magic unfold in darkness or light.

The work explores tensions between chance and control, focusing attention on detail—from the choice of processes and subjects to the materials used. The perspective—whether grounded in art practice, exploration, landscape, environment, or a general curiosity about life—remains rooted in personal experience. Ultimately, painting and drawing are the only reliable means to make sense of who I am and how I exist in the world.

The work also examines the painting’s nature by tracing its origins and sources. Dr Richard Daniel of the CBCB offers his appraisal of the project *Hidden Kingdoms, Shifting Worlds*. A selection of works is displayed in the media gallery and can be viewed in more detail using the links below and in the homepage slideshow. Additional paintings from the collection are available for viewing at the CBCB by appointment.

Appraisal by Dr Richard Daniel:

https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/item/hidden-kingdoms-shifting-worlds-review-2026/