Charcoal and smoke drawings, 2013–2014
These charcoal and smoke drawings grew out of working intuitively, making and erasing marks until an image began to form. This way of drawing led me to animation, where I could photograph each stage and let one image transform into the next.
The embrace
smoke on Fabriano paper,
19 x 34cm
© David Begley 2014
Private collection
From drawing to animation
My large drawings led to animations through documenting the drawing process.
Mandorla
driftwood, ivy, willow charcoal, smoke sponge and pigment on Arches paper
100 x 140cm
© David Begley 2014
Exhibited RHA annual exhibition, Dublin 2015
Grief
Driftwood charcoal on paper
140 x 210cm
© David Begley 2014
The familiar
driftwood, ivy, willow charcoal, smoke sponge and pigment on Arches paper,
100 x 140cm
© David Begley 2014
Exhibited Wexford Arts Centre 2015
The scavenger
driftwood, ivy, willow charcoal, smoke sponge and pigment on Arches paper,
100 x 140cm
© David Begley 2014
Exhibited Wexford Arts Centre 2015
The fifth song for Mark
Driftwood, willow, ivy charcoal on paper
150 x 240cm
© David Begley 2013
Exhibited Wexford Arts Centre 2015
In pursuit of adoration
Driftwood charcoal on paper
150 x 196cm
© David Begley 2013
In pursuit of elevation
Driftwood, willow, ivy charcoal on paper
150 x 150cm
© David Begley 2013
Exhibited RHA annual exhibition, Dublin 2014
Installation view: Breathe animations and drawings by David Begley
Wexford Arts Centre 2015
Photo: Lar O'Toole
Watch Breathe, Seed and Be animations