Anthony Bernulf Hodge
Skyfield Studio
FINE ART
Origins - Out of Cornwall
Introduction
If there is one distinctive feature of my work, then it comes from a strong desire to move away from what is seen as a ‘photographic’ presentation. From this single lens limited viewpoint, to what I see as being much more ‘real’, that developed from an ‘intuitive’ eye approach.
In ‘real life’ at the moment of the experience, I suggest our memory must inevitably be made up from a ‘multi faceted’ collection of perceived knowledge, gathered at that time, and combined with the wisdom of ones past experience, to retain that memory in ones mind.
I believe that working with this more natural and intuitive approach gives added value and can offer a greater stimulation and insight into the nature of all experiences for both the artist and viewer.
In ‘real life’ at the moment of the experience, I suggest our memory must inevitably be made up from a ‘multi faceted’ collection of perceived knowledge, gathered at that time, and combined with the wisdom of ones past experience, to retain that memory in ones mind.
I believe that working with this more natural and intuitive approach gives added value and can offer a greater stimulation and insight into the nature of all experiences for both the artist and viewer.
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1. 'Back from the Sea' 1
As a child, lying in my bunk bed at the end of the day, back from the seaside, projecting my thoughts onto the magnolia softboard wall. Jumbled thoughts for it had been a fun days adventure.
2. 'Back from the Sea' 2
I imagined what it would be like to return at dusk, to see the tide full in and change everything. Imagining my toy boat real, being broken up and swallowed by the waves.
3. 'Shoreline' group 1 study
Studies - Some tactile and ingrained childhood memories on the beach personified by ephemeral imprints in the sand, reflections in a rockpool and
the hills behind.
4. 'Shoreline' group 2 study
5. 'Shoreline' group 3 study