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Derek Liddington Portrait (revolution) 1988-1994, 2012 Graphite on paper 33″ x 25″
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Derek Liddington Portrait (revolution) 1988-1994, 2012 Graphite on paper 33″ x 25″
Derek Liddington House plant next to window with lots of natural light, 2018 Oil on canvas 62” x 50”
Derek Liddington There is no more radical an act than that of working together (A conversation between myself, Ulysses Castellanos, and 100 pounds of clay)air-dried clay30” x 20” x 28” 2016
Derek Liddington-A drawing by the artist (all the components of a half open venetian blind overlooking a couples riot), 2013
The clouds hovered above the valley, taking the form of him, the form of her, the form of us (open mouth), Derek Liddington, 2022
Click the link to view the whole series. They are impressive, funny and thought-provoking.
From Derek Liddington's site:
Portrait: Bowie
Through the medium of drawing I look to further uncover the role that popular narratives play in the development of culturally specific icons and iconography. Icons are unstable, relying on historical and popular points of reference in order to sustain their position as iconic. As an artist working in modes of mimicry I am fascinated by the ever-evolving lineages connecting contemporary and historical artists, musicians, philosophers and icons. Through the act of drawing I attempt to unveil the sensitive relationships between history, popular culture, fiction, non-fiction, and narrative.
via derekliddington.com
Portrait (David Jones as David Bowie as Jareth as Goblin King) 2009
Graphite on Paper
40" x 47"