JAMES CLAYDEN: 100 DRAWINGS 2020 - 2022
12.03.25 - 05.04.25
James Clayden: 100 Drawings
"These drawings were made between 2020 and 2022 when for no reason l kept them roughly the same size. They weren’t done with paintings in mind, but purely as intimate drawings for themselves alone. When l looked back over them l thought they could possibly go together in a small landscape format book. I had them photographed and slowly l began arranging them into the order they are in this book. There seemed to be a good feeling to the idea of there being 100 drawings, so l made a selection from all l had done in that time and here they are."
James Clayden, a visionary painter, filmmaker, and musician, presents 100 Drawings 2020-2022, a collection that offers an intimate, raw exploration of his creative process during the global pandemic. Through these drawings, Clayden distils his ongoing fascination with abstraction, form, and the delicate interplay of space—unveiling a personal and visceral narrative of artistic evolution.
Spanning two years, 100 Drawings captures a moment of transformation, allowing us to witness the artist’s journey as it unfolds across each piece. This exhibition reveals not only the development of Clayden’s distinctive language but also his deep engagement with the rhythms of time, space, and perception.
Accompanying the exhibition, Blockprojects is proud to release a comprehensive publication showcasing the full series of 100 drawings, offering a deeper insight into Clayden's world and the evolution of his art during these pivotal years.
