Trick Drawings

2023. Drawings with oak gall ink on recycled found paper.

A series of 7 large drawings made from scavenged waste paper and natural Oak gall ink collected from trees in the artist’s local woodland. The hodgepodge sheets are stuck together with glue made by mixing flour and water and form irregular shaped canvases. The ancient black ink is incredibly lightfast and is made by crushed Oak galls mixed with water and rust. The drawings depict studies of props used in illusion tricks with the intention to make objects disappear.

‘The Belief In Things Disappearing’ was a solo exhibition at MIRROR in Plymouth. This artwork was part of the exhibition which previewed new film works, drawings and sculptures. To see full documentation of the show please visit MIRRORs website (mirrorplymouth.com) .

To see the gallery layout and an overview of the exhibition download this PDF handout .

To learn more about the themes and research explored “In The Belief Of Things Disappearing’ please read this in depth interview . between curator, Hannah Rose and artist, Jo Lathwood.

1050mm (H) x 1130mm (W) Trick Magic Wooden Ball and Vase

1070mm (H) x 1170mm (W) Trick Dove Pan

1090mm (H) x 1330mm (W) Trick Production Box Black and White With Fake Crystal Knobs

1050mm (H) x 750mm (W) Trick Varnishing Birdcage

1100mm (H) x 1170mm (W) Trick Dice Box

810mm (H) x 1100mm (W) Trick Magic Metal Card Box

1090mm (H) x 1360mm (W) Trick Production Box Painted in a Shiny Green Veneer with Black Painted Edges

Photography - Helge (Image 1-7)

Paul Blakemore (Image 8,9 and 11)

Luke Frost (Image 10)
Commissioner - MIRROR Gallery