wellington college yearbook 19/20
A RT DU RING LOCK -D OW N We have seen people get a lot more creative during this time at home with all different types of art. Our OWs have been sharing all the different projects that they have been working on during lock-down from sculptures to paintings to photography. We asked a few OWs to send us some images of what they have been during this time; they have also written a short paragraph to explain what they have been doing and how their art has changed.
Ed Harris (B1 97) Paving a respectful move away from traditional portraiture to something more unexpected, my pieces aim to give lasting value to imagery that we love, but often remains buried and forgotten in our digital devices. Each piece I produce is a one-off, inspired by photographs that have captured the hearts and minds of my clients. I translate these moments of magic from photo to final artwork using hand-cut stencils and spray paint. In an age of mass-produced automation, this meticulous hand-crafted process is a welcome change from 21st century norms.
During lock-down, the artist community has rallied with some ground-breaking initiatives to not only support artists with pledges and online marketplaces, but also to celebrate the positive impact and selfless contribution those on the NHS front-line have made. Over this period, I have been busy with my usual portraiture commissions, but have also offered free portraits for our NHS heroes. Creatively lock-down has allowed time to think, develop, experiment and explore many ideas. My classical series, including bringing sculpture and architecture to life through my stencil painting, is such an example.
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