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Juncture

Drawing
2005 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

David Leapman (b.1959) studied at St Martin's School of Art and at Goldsmith's College, London. His paintings and drawings are often made in unconventional ways and with unorthodox materials. He frequently uses fluorescent and phosphorescent pigment to produce work which responds only in certain specific light conditions. The surface of this drawing is made from 'crystalina', small transparent plastic fragments that catch the light and glitter.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJuncture (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Drawing, Juncture by David Leapman, ink, plastic, 2005
Physical description
Four abstract forms drawn in black and brown ink; the entire sheet covered in 'cristalina', small transparent faceted plastic fragments which catch the light and glitter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.1cm
  • Width: 15cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'David Leapman 05' (Signed and dated in pencil bottom left)
Object history
This drawing is part of the '40 Artists - 40 Drawings' series acquired as a group in 2007.
Summary
David Leapman (b.1959) studied at St Martin's School of Art and at Goldsmith's College, London. His paintings and drawings are often made in unconventional ways and with unorthodox materials. He frequently uses fluorescent and phosphorescent pigment to produce work which responds only in certain specific light conditions. The surface of this drawing is made from 'crystalina', small transparent plastic fragments that catch the light and glitter.
Collection
Accession number
E.2586-2007

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Record createdJuly 12, 2007
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