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Interview: Josh Bryan

Arm Josh Bryan with a single fine-liner and you will be amazed at what he can create. Take his series Triangulations, which contains a variety of instantly recognisable faces. Look a little closer at the style of each one, however, and your intrigue will increase to new levels. Each drawing is entirely constructed from triangular shapes, forming the 23-year-old’s unique style. His geometric approach lends the Triangulation series a sense of depth and texture in each individual drawing, as well as an air of mystery about these familiar faces. We spoke to this British talent to find out more...

Tell us a little about yourself... I'm Josh, I'm 23 and I'm from Southampton, England. I've just graduated from university with a BA Hons in Fine Art.

Your Triangulations series seems to have really blown up on the internet world. Did it take you by surprise? I really appreciate the reception my work has gotten. I didn't realise at the time of posting them that it could have reached so many people.

What first drew you to the geometric style that you use for the portraits? My love for geometry probably originated from the technical drawings my dad would bring home from work at his architects office. I've always loved the composition of lines and shapes in everyday surroundings.

How did you go about deciding which famous faces to use? Is there a reason you chose more recognisable subjects? The people I pick were originally just faces I thought looked good. The fact that they were famous people allowed me to pick a composition I liked from a lot more photos.

Each piece is so intricately penned. Did you find your patience was tested during the process? Patience was definitely tested but the process of drawing is the most fun. The fact that my drawings take a long time really allows me to look really close at a particular triangle and then also looking back and seeing the drawing as a whole change.

The classic question: if you were invisible for the day, armed with pen and paper, what would you draw? If I were invisible for the I would draw animals at the zoo.

Which piece from your Triangulations would be your favourite - if you have one? If I had to pick a favourite I would pick my latest drawing, my 'Heisenberg' drawing. Probably because I've learnt the most from all my previous drawings, I feel it's the most accomplished in the sense of my style, composition and technique.

What are you currently working on? I'm constantly trying to evolve this style of triangles, but at the moment I'm just concentrating on practising my drawing, sketching things I haven't in a while or ever before. Just looking for something new to take my fancy.

Finally, the best piece of advice you've ever been given. To go with the flow when creating - everything I enjoy about art comes from the the process of making the work. You can't ever really understand things or learn something about yourself if you don't try. If you like something, use it for inspiration and put your own style on it. Just do it.

Check out more of Josh Bryan’s wonderful work here. 

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Whose face is this? Geometric designs that look familiar

” The creative process is quite simple. I make sure the image I use as a reference isn’t too well-known, even though the subjects are. I then map triangles over the face drawing, around the different tones on the face. The lines are added in afterwards to determine the amount of tone needed in each triangle.”

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Whose face is this? Geometric designs that look familiar

[quote]” The creative process is quite simple. I make sure the image I use as a reference isn’t too well-known, even though the subjects are. I then map triangles over the face drawing, around the different tones on the face. The lines are added in afterwards to determine the amount of tone needed in each triangle.”[/quote]

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