Angus Lowe, a contemporary British painter, embarked on his artistic journey with a foundation in Art History from the University of Manchester, followed by an MA in Architectural History at UCL. Lowe's artistic process is marked by a profound sense of exploration and discovery, allowing for the miraculous development of forms on canvas. He begins by clearing his mind, allowing the first marks to emerge intuitively, akin to the principles of Surrealism's automatic drawing. Utilizing a marker pen, these initial lines serve as notations for potential subjects. Drawing upon his research into empathy and kinaesthetics during his BA studies, Lowe imagines the physicality of being the subject, infusing his work with a certain gestural energy.
This methodology guides the subsequent application of oil paint, where the envisioned energy is manifested onto the canvas. The resulting images encompass a wide variety, each shaped by the evolutionary process driven by chance. However, they share a common thread of meticulous attention to the characteristics of each brush stroke. Through painterly interaction, Lowe reveals the underlying force and essence of the subject, inviting viewers into a realm where form and energy converge in captivating harmony.
