A Shift in Time: Winter 2024/25
New paintings are currently in progress, along with a revisit of the paintings from the 2023/24 collections. The works are mixed media on canvas and presented in non-chronological order. Each measures 2 x 2.5 and 2 x 2 metres.
Shifts in Time 1994-2024: Parts 1-5: 1994-2014: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/news-press-exhibitions/
Current Paintings: https://www.derekhill.co.uk/work/cat/current-paintings/
**Autumn: A Shift in Time** The floor paintings began during the Flaw series in the mid-nineties and continue to this day. This format involves constructing frameworks that support a mix of liquid preparations and other techniques applied to the canvas surface. As they dry, these preparations create tension in reaction to the consistency and temperature of the mixture. This process balances chance and control while also considering the choice of materials. The positioning of the work allows for freedom of movement during painting. Various actions and resources—both traditional and unconventional—are explored, allowing the interaction to evolve freely and naturally. Over time, some paintings are repositioned upright at different angles to let the layers stretch, shift, and gain added dimension. It is intriguing to witness the emergence of the unexpected, which isn’t predetermined, and to watch what happens. Some paintings are partly reworked or fully transformed at this stage. Each painting plays an integral part in the collection while retaining independence and identity. They respond uniquely to the attention given to them, making it worthwhile to nurture their individuality as character studies, landscapes, or whatever world they belong in. The work builds a world around its source, making it universally inclusive for people to tap into and engage their hidden resources. Thus, it establishes a stronger foundation for awareness and understanding for everyone’s benefit. Inside the Studio Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuOJpmEYsKIPxY7pMb2DmI8_&si=ysKU3eW8zgMV0yhJ Shifting Worlds Laboratory Film sketches: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQteKPuE8QuMw3F65_zb1p3AtYoQo0xNq Artist’s Full Playlist: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCEncWmw9aBoL4KFf-96boeA/content/playlists
