http://www.myrto-williams.com/ 2024-06-29 weekly 0.5 https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/340c7ed84e5f42733ac82faf48d2cd75_hd.jpg Dogface Dogface is a modern day version of the Hound of Baskerville. He has adapted to his new environment so he can survive the streets of London. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/2645a39841fddec71b4163dcfd4e143e_hd.jpg Traffic tree Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/fd2eea96afaebf97a46be1c96445e0df_hd.jpg Baby/ Me This project is a creative exchange with writer Yemisi Blake. He responded to this drawing with a poem called Baby/ Me, about the relationship between a young father and his son. I responded to the text with a series of drawings and paintings showing the intimacy and playfulness of their relationship. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/54e1d4fec49aa32ce0d22cc469d9bbb3_hd.jpg Testicle This is a cross-section of a human testicle which I developed as part of a project called 'Patterns inspired by Human Anatomy'. As the project developed I became more focused on the reproductive organs and began to portray them as beautiful designs, denying the usual negative reactions and taboos. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/707f2f6df9cb54170643d93d2c0823ba_hd.jpg Nore & Missy Here I was looking at the relationship between 'man and dog' and wanted to show the closeness of their companionship as well as challenge the usual stereotypes which surround young men and their dogs. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/77a41f48f9d4b14b04fbf75b48040940_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 Designed and delivered an 'Anatomical Art' workshop for Einstein's Garden (section of the music festival which engages people in science through the arts). Part of 'Science at Play', a Wellcome Trust funded project. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/dac650f60840743445ac00cdcce3dd90_hd.jpg Mind the World A visual response to 'New Maps for an Island planet' at the Southbank centre. A discussion sketching out routes for navigating the complex challenges presented by global economic and ecological crisis. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/93eeb4f874a8799bc1822bc98d495f1d_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3164fc630528d4e73d0d6b6e45abe149_hd.jpg Support System This series of drawings was created as part of the London Design festival 2011 and exhibited in The Cube London. I have compared the design of the human body with the design of different aspects in London. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/40e7fec17744f34c72b9f7b5b5f969bf_hd.jpg Bourda Market Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/5eba14ec7b79dcf84d75dc14e1dc8774_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/60ba44481ee8ae1426588d858d1b76b8_hd.jpg Graafian Follicle This is a mature ovarian follicle which exists in the female reproductive organs. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/b595c678cb48daafb3b70f7bb3772fc2_hd.jpg Interactions Here I became interested in their interactions and how they 'play', which may seem aggressive to people who do not understand the nature of the dog. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/974f7617e6344d580cc31b01787c8d15_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 I collaborated with a scientist and developed the concept of mapping out our bodies using our scientific body landmarks, anatomical books and props, as well as exploring metaphors we use to describe feelings in our bodies and ways in which they can be executed visually. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/6bdfa1308dd3e9549160dc823c630220_hd.jpg Alchemy Festival 2011, Southbank Centre Emergency Window A collaboration with writer/ photographer Yemisi Blake. The piece brings together photography from Blakes's journey to India and my oil painting of the old man, which I digitally inserted into the photograph. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/dd259fd74c5d9b2bb6905b45a6e9436d_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/caebd57be0b219e49a39ea5b5bf4f341_hd.jpg Blood Flow I have compared the heart and bloodstream to the streets of central London. Everything travels around our body through our blood, like everything travels round the streets of London. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a61800e680ef4150e572df1613fa1e8a_hd.jpg John Street Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/c78d8f7531f6676f47b46e0281e2e6d2_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/2f5d20d204b6d673c75198e9ac978138_hd.jpg Testicle This is a photograph of the final testi which is made from laser cut felt and backed with satin. The detail is executed with glass beads which I glued by hand! (75cm by 45cm) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/7ad0f22ff8eed1725979562a65d9f5fa_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 The participants drew around each other's bodies onto a sheet of garden fleece. They then covered themselves with the fleece to feel and mark on their own body's landmarks i.e. the sternum, so they could understand their own body proportions better. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/c3df412d2216459ab270681c89536e0d_hd.jpg Alchemy Festival 2011, Southbank Centre I was a visual blogger at the festival. This is a response to Vayu Naidu's story and how she explores the Indian Gods in a contemporary and accessible way. In my response I chose to keep Ganesha in his traditional form, but surround him with urban animals from my London environment. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a1297a5287432ccf4ca4ae3e1fb06267_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/29163e2c042cddee623220619bf861f3_hd.jpg Viral Species I compared people to viruses. These influenza viruses are like people - forever changing. They reproduce, copy behaviors and hijack possessions. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/cdd4e2fa436e84eab60d504d87083f0d_hd.jpg Banana man Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/4a97622f95b9edbbd0947da24ad35b2b_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/f4bedd45de5595545e7ae05072dc70e4_hd.jpg Graafian Follicle This is a photograph of the final graafian follicle which is made from laser cut felt and backed with satin. The detail is executed with glass beads which I glued by hand! (75cm by 52cm) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/d35c5efbf40d82a311e8fc29e8ee514d_hd.jpg Honda CBR rr I find super bikes very visually exciting and enjoy drawing their beautiful design. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/ae2b3fbd320dc16ce5df61d630f06520_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/4913231f4579b456fc7bc2c58a0baf39_hd.jpg Shivon Bailey Private commission for singer Shivon Bailey. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/ff8f12c71398769b218f8c081ecb7cdf_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/05bf685bfbf9556352d9a5db6e6668eb_hd.jpg Digestive Tube I compare the digestive system to the London Underground. In one side and out the other. Both smell and rumble! https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3c63b47abd9671dc3d9261d4249ae4d3_hd.jpg Sherwin eating Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/12710d021fdceb74b8b0f40d76489496_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/14454fb6ea0b5aa558d95656811309c2_hd.jpg Deeper insight https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a073b35313499a2852c79e2eda466b2d_hd.jpg Suzuki GSXR https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/38aabe884c2172e32224d6ae8b369e71_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/61d4468f5aa5c479febb0414e32312fa_hd.jpg Poetry International 2010, Southbank centre Below the Bridge A response to a lecture by writer Philip Gross and his interest in the River Severn and its water cycle. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/2fe3718ba7d94dfa73836a04d646a41c_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/93cbf1f72ebdd02a0b85744e80d78b48_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/144cd1e05994e43036778882daeaf22f_hd.jpg Infected pore This is from a series of drawings of the human skin. Here I was also exploring forms in the body which are not usually considered as beautiful. By drawing the infected pore I made it more aesthetically pleasing and challenging perceptions of beauty. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/b66f0c531d85a68d5a30942a57520d69_hd.jpg J & K https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/9834db41ce3abf4a8fcacf46af05cb9f_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 We also had a live model whom we used to paint on the organs and structures to help participants understand the locations and proportions of human anatomy. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/f094b14168864268e87b7c18d0df6b30_hd.jpg Paper Jail Created as part of an application for a graphic novel. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/2b330ce0cae27110b6197f19f737a99d_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/15d09cd25bfa3247482d24acb166456c_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/305c81e1b63e88c746d5e76a8b524ae2_hd.jpg Skin landscape This is another of my drawings of the human skin. Here I have tried to treat it as if it is a landscape. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/cbd66e4f6fc4de4774f64bf91eefea06_hd.jpg Sounds of the Street Response to a London based text where I isolated all the sounds and responded to them visually. (oil on canvas) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/6c995627751e3c0b5dc1ffa29e00def6_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 At the end of the session we offered anatomical body painting. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/ac171a2b816b6b414231406e06d74f1f_hd.jpg Lambeth Play Association Illustration created as part of a flyer for the Young Carers Play Project. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3632ab7f37b58314f3d4e11c5e516432_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/af854295170a95611c19efea21aa897e_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/593a9925690c744fc29e7f52ea562d17_hd.jpg Skin patterns Here I have treated the skin cells as if they are repeat patterns, showing the beautiful design of the human body. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/5cbfdf544437048173e375fdcb4c6fd6_hd.jpg Sounds of the Street https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/f6d6963b878905f248fd4d60275e3eb8_hd.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 Here I am body painting :) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/619f2c32a2b133895f423190445e86cf_hd.jpg Whippersnappers & Lambeth Play Providers Illustration created as part of a poster for a Disability Awareness Seminar, Lambeth. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/6f2daa1d1c985cf0b39837fabb9baada_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/251e355595a6a97ff39d3d3933deb57e_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/87b3d9cca0ee20ee3f1db5e2f24ef169_hd.jpg Polycystic Ovary https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a7615ba1d255b18aa2b5e0db391926cc_hd.jpg Sounds of the Street https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/79728ae87a9c1d60971ddb9554411705_hd.jpg Hackney Museum Designed and delivered a drop-in workshop for children and families as part of a project called 'Mapping the Change'. I based my concept on my series 'Anatomy of London'. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/35ab674265896e8395812a2b99cf8ea3_hd.jpg Dipika, Iyengar Yoga Magazine Illustration for an article in Dipika, the yearly magazine of the Iyengar Yoga Institute, Maida Vale, London. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/33390abc3e4e5d118fc22c2f850da169_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/97998c9ef95e4bc3a748f312d3581b44_hd.jpg Womb Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a174358ee8361915488167549923b9a1_hd.jpg Sounds of the Street https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/89b452700392fdba8b75100f471782df_hd.jpg Hackney Museum I created templates based on the shape and regions of Hackney borough using colours which resemble blood cells. I asked the participants to think about things in Hackney which are close to their heart and visually represent them inside their own Hackney borough template. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/1e78642ee5f1ef25a1173c9f194de618_hd.jpg Olympic Swimmer An entry for the "Mapping the Change' art exhibition at the Hackney Museum. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/679a0f94306980f95eb77f0a830aa1f9_hd.jpg Baby/ Me Series Ink brush pen https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/2414026248ab1818d71fb1a91174613e_hd.jpg Digestive System Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/385599456d85d6013dcde1aa236b799c_hd.jpg Sounds of the Street https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/7f87bd56d6f178187dbbe766f6ea6b58_hd.jpg Hackney Museum As the workshop progressed the children added their 'Hackney's' around my drawing of a heart, displaying their personal 'Hackney's' which other members of the community. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/6f7db2e83307c0b103e08b03119b26f2_hd.jpg Anatomy Aprons Aprons commissioned by Imperial College London and Medicine for Children Research Network, for their collaborative event at the Science Museum. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/d7d1f3736b30e9ead6a70a3fdd762c6b_hd.jpg Father & child Oil on canvas (76cm by 51cm) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/0bbd10ee0b1e75f69bb577bc951be028_hd.jpg Heart Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/076ff982c7bceb53d4abf994651da74f_hd.jpg The Hoodie Project The Hoodie Project is an ongoing collaboration with writer/ photographer Yemisi Blake. It is an artistic and sociological investigation of the 'Hoodie', looking at its culture, comfort, threat and political scapegoat. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/430176e8944389448c963a12d1003682_hd.jpg Grasmere School, Hackney This workshop was developed for outreach sessions at Grasmere School in Stoke Newington. These workshops focused more on the concept of 'Mapping the Change' which was looking at how Hackney changed in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics. I used the olympic values as inspiration to think about different places in Hackney the children feel close to and are proud of. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3b8587b1c8e33f7b753689ff9421e1e2_hd.jpg Brain Tree Illustration commissioned by Ionic Magazine (Issue 5) for the article, 'Urban Stimulation and Natural Restoration' by Sarah Payne. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/d00eab56e43b74ccde0590afa4aa2077_hd.jpg Baby/ Me sketchbook work https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/b5a0b1b48f64d100e20bf599a85b9889_hd.jpg Brain Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/9ebf7aee0169e13d66bd1d43edb6dbc6_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/a59cc461aea2f97e85b73dacf5905bb0_hd.jpg Grasmere School, Hackney Starter activity where every child drew themselves and placed themselves in a large version of the Hackney template. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/e404fd921062a2feda77dccd26fb00ca_hd.jpg Insulin Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/bb8df3e933fa82db470a51dc6519389e_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/2b5d7a391c027793f03b5605ab1c7c50_hd.jpg Grasmere School, Hackney The students where only allowed to use the 5 colours of the Olympic rings to decorate their own 'Hackney island'. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/30050/e943aedb1ac1a6cfeea4fc0c7b8488d0_hd.jpg Fallopian tube Image from a book I Illustrated "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Your Medical Handbook" by Professor Gerard Conway https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/73ac0df7b0d151372a243738b2bb2a2a_hd.jpg Hoodie Row, Acrylic on Canvas This painting was used as an illustration in Wasafiri (International Contemporary Writing) Issue 64. As part of an article called "Snapshots- Six new voices" by Karen McCarthy Woolf. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/e3182869c9d7300ed3f01df5a03180fd_hd.jpg Fortismere School, Haringey Designed and delivered a workshop based on my character 'Dogface'. Sessions began by the children developing their own anthropomorphic character and profile. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/14116c24453dff624d9c63ba06a00d84_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/968068cdd96b8a5094c099826437e6e7_hd.jpg Fortismere School, Haringey I then showed them how to insert colour into their image using photoshop and preparing it for printing. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/5c3f591ecebb62b40051e32fb53d3aff_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/765d220903a7d37ab036994d3b6c8f09_hd.jpg Fortismere School, Haringey Once their final character was created they printed their design on to transfer paper so they could apply it onto a T-shirt. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3ea31dd865d0609bb81d0dcfb7cef725_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/b7400c9abe2122482223271548491b43_hd.jpg Fortismere School, Haringey Final T-shirts! https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/086fe48bb4cdeb790dfaeb143b365a70_hd.jpg https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/8a308251f3a42d4251c3c30c19da9738_hd.jpg Hand on you Heart Imperial College London and the National Heart & Lung Institute commissioned me to develop an activity for public engagement inspired by the fact that your heart is the same size as your fist. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/ae38f01b8891f29c66c7fbab0cb370f3_hd.jpg Heart on your Hand Activity took place at events such as the Medicines for Children Research Network 'Generation R' event at the Science Museum and 'Science Uncovered' at the Natural History Museum (2013). https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/db3f15a1bba4c6c1831acac309165cf2_hd.jpg Heart on you Hand https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/7c7747a69b5c0c62509b92144887710f_hd.jpg Creative Routes 2013, ArtsDepot, Barnet Creative Routes is a collaborative project between Artdepot, professional artists and primary schools in Barnet. I was one of five artists on this project and worked with 2 schools over 10 days to create work for an art exhibition. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/bfceaff377f9cb56fa6eca03555e018d_hd.jpg Creative Routes 2013 (School 1) The theme was 'Outer Space' and was inspired by the English Tourng Opera's 'Laika the Spacedog'. For one of my schools I helped the children to explore fantasy and narrative to create comic like storyboards, which illustrated “what really happened” to Laika after she was sent into space. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/9e95a7f57458cbd7f6ad9f9c7f6edc0b_hd.jpg The Secret Life of Laika (Final piece) https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/fcbc80bfeb8489ce8134a1c447bc4ee8_hd.jpg The Secret Life of Laika (Black and white pen, paper and glass beads on mount board) The final piece displayed in the Artdepot's 'Apthorp Gallery' was a collaboration between Year 4 & Year 6. This huge story board illustrated the children's different interpretations and fantasies of what really happened to Laika the space after she was launched into space. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/afcacadd7d0b6cea028b64fd7386cb7f_hd.jpg Creative Routes 2013 (School 2) In response to Laika the space dog, I encouraged the children to explore ideas of adaptation and survival. We specifically looked at anthropomorphism and space characteristics to create their ideal character or adapted-self that was capable of surviving space travel. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/654f78380444b2fc8f654f79a0475756_hd.jpg Creative Routes 2013 (School 2) The children empathised with Laika, thinking about how they would feel in this situation and what powers they might need to survive. This is shown on their characters shields, which represent their desires and wishes of how they could manipulate the environment and protect themselves in space and survive being sent away from home. https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/3f7bac413c47c3e2154e0244403380fc_hd.jpg Characters of Survival Both Year 4 classes (2 form entry) explored character profiling and design, whilst building upon there drawing and painting skills. This resulted in each child creating their own character who could survive space travel as well as other difficulties life could through at them! https://imageproxy.viewbook.com/6ed11cf4490ffa77546f23aa6872d6c1_hd.jpg Characters of Survival (Acrylic paint and marker on foam board)