Our next artist is Daniel Huckfield.
Me and my art
At 43 I am a comparatively late starter in the art world. I have always been interested in art, but after being told
at school I wasn't good at art I had sort of given up on making art.
However, as part of recovery from illness I started painting about 4
years ago and haven't looked back! I have just completed a Foundation Degree in Fine Art
Practice at West Kent College and I am beginning a BA Fine Art top-up in
September.
My art is based on an instinctive use of colour and form, I
have become increasingly interested in the use of surfaces other than
traditional canvas and find the tension created between a 3D surface and the
paint applied very exciting.
Other artists
I found the recent Robert Rauschenberg show at Tate Modern
very inspiring, particularly the combines and assemblages. I have always loved the action paintings of Jackson Pollock
and whenever I am at Tate Modern I always spend time in the Rothko room. Recently I have become interested in minimalist sculpture
and I am drawn to the work of Carl Andre.
Why making art is important
I started making art as a way of recovering from illness and
now the love I discovered for painting has developed into a completely central
part of my life. I cannot imagine not making art it is part of me and helps
to fulfil me.
Developing
The foundation degree I have recently completed has helped
me to develop my understanding of and thinking about art. I also spent last summer working with artist Rod McIntosh
which gave me an insight into the life of an artist. The BA top up will help to build on this and develop my
practice.
As far as developing outside of my studies I think the
opportunity to exhibit in a range of spaces and learning from the experience
will really help me to understand how an artist works in the 'real' world and
learn the things they don't teach you at art school!
More of Daniel's work can be seen on his website: Daniel Huckfield
More of Daniel's work can be seen on his website: Daniel Huckfield
Rising Talent: Young and emerging artists at the Hastings Arts Forum 2017
25th July – 6th August
Private View: 28th July 6.30 - 8.30
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