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Work 2017-2020

Work 2017-2020

Work 2017-2020.

“The art practice that the artist Derek Hill has set up with scientists at the University of Newcastle is remarkable for how it represents an unfaltering stream of exceptional work that Derek has produced since his time at the Royal College between 1979 and 1982 and the persistence with which he has shown his ability to link his art production to collaborative projects with professional artists and non-professionals.  

In 1990, when he was travelling in Africa, Derek’s life was put in jeopardy by a bacterial infection. The trauma of that experience has been the mainspring of his work over several decades, and it found a ready response in the university scientists. The link between computer imaging and the organic nature of Derek’s art practice presents a remarkable opportunity for creating new and exciting artwork and the engagement of university personnel, schools, and communities.”.

J. Millard, 2019 (former manager of Newcastle and Liverpool Museums)

Current work—Inside the studio: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/item/inside-the-studio-summer-2024/

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Examples from 2017 to 2020 demonstrate the process contrast between art studio practice and laboratory research at the Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology. Paintings are mixed media and measure 2 x 2 metres. Other examples of artwork include inks and watercolours

Artist at the CBCB 2018–2020: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/artist-at-the-cbcb/

Shifting Worlds film sketches: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEaXqBBNmccqIWlSfvFIDI9xUzy1doF3C

Hidden Kingdoms: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/hidden-kingdoms-shifting-worlds/

HKSW Exhibition 2022: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/open-now-hidden-kingdoms-shifting-worlds-exhibition-baddiley-clark-building-newcastle/

Illuminating Bugs: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=10703&action=edit 

 

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