Tim Knowles

I was reading a book I found in the library called 'Drawing Projects - an exploration of the language of drawing' and I came across an artist called Tim Knowles, I found his work and also his process of creating art really interesting and I learned a lot of things from him I can use in a way to benefit my project. Chance is something that is important to the work of Tim Knowles. Works are generated by apparatus, mechanisms, systems and processes beyond the artists control. The outcome of his work is unpredictable and directed by the external forces.

Some of my favourite works by Tim Knowles are:

The Mk1 Postal Project

The artist produced drawings by concealing a drawing apparatus within a package. A pen was attached to a spring wire which moves with motion and movement of the package. The package was put through the postal system and posted from one destination to another. The drawing continued to be produced throughout the journey. Periods of stasis were recorded as the ink continues to flow from the pen producing a larger blot as time goes by.

The Mk2 Postal Project

This project is similar to the Mk1 Postal Project where a drawing apparatus is concealed within a package. The difference is how the drawing apparatus is constructed to produce the drawing. I particularly like the outcome of this project as it represents a journey where each move, wobble, vibration and periods of stillness are recorded.