The chapter delves into an artist's process of exploring themes of death, memory, and storytelling through painting portraits linked by experiences of death. The discussion includes the creation of drip paintings, detailing the emotional journey and challenges of transitioning from detailed portraiture to a looser style. The artist reflects on finding a balance between scale, medium, and personal growth while conveying darkness and hope within their work.
Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?