Shugville’s new artwork is inspired by legends, nature, identities, the psyche and his environment. The work has been organised thematically and employs a range of mediums – felt tip, gouache, watercolour, pen & pencil, mixed media & digital.
Myths are timeless. Their themes can be moulded or subverted to the new period in which they are being re-imagined. They are portals through which the artist can share a personal vision, by engaging the viewer with a story they may already know.
Whether momentous or seemingly ordinary our experiences shape our psyche. An exploration and confrontation of emotions and feelings is set in motion. By creating a visual scenario, a ‘psychescape’, a mental catharsis and resolution may be attained.
Nature will always outdo the artist in its endeavour to design. Behind every evolutionary twist and tweak there is something more intrinsically profound than the aesthetic, and that is the struggle for survival.
From buildings to identities, humankind constructs to shelter and manifest itself on Earth. These efforts can aid or destroy us, impress or disgust us. Whether for protection or imposition, they can help connect or disassociate ourselves from others and our environment.
