TOM MCLAUGHLIN
Tom lives in the United Kingdom and was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 11, which brought great relief, but on the other hand, school wasn't much help.
He used art as a refuge, and it was only when he wanted to bring his drawings to life that he "discovered" writing.
Tom is a renowned children's author with several published books, one of which has been translated into Portuguese – The Story Machine.
2022
THE STORY MACHINE
The image presented by the artist is part of a project that revolves around a boy's ability to transform letters to create images, which, in turn, establish stories.
The process is magical because of the dynamic established between what the artist wishes to achieve and what they are able to accomplish. The images thus constitute a dive into the density of the creative act.
It is evident that knowing how to spell or read fluently does not make a person a writer. Mastering technique in itself is neither enough nor does it fulfill the need to interpret the world. The mystery and the secret lie in finding one's own voice. The moment one finds a way to give vent to what one desires, art is realized in its fullness.
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Oscar D'Ambrosio
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ILLUSTRATION
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TOM
I like to tell stories through my drawings. It doesn't matter if it's a simple joke or an entire book.
I like that my art takes people on a journey.
