Self-Portrait, 2023

In my wire work I strive for Amplification through Simplification, the concept that through distilling a portrait down to its essential characteristics, I can draw out something that’s truly them.

Modern and contemporary art, street art, manga, comics, and more influence my practice - I’m influenced as much by Barry McGee as Matisse, by Parra as Picasso.

My freestanding works are best placed near a wall with a neutral background, to better capture the idea of drawing in air.

powder coated dark annealed steel wire

11.5”Wx16”Hx2.5"D 

Signed in wire, comes with additional certificate of authenticity.

Best Regards, Duncan Sherwood-Forbes