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Perceptions Forum
Rethink
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89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7TP

18th January 2007

Dear Forum artists,

I have recently read about the way that some of you use art as a survival technique and I was very interested to learn about the ways art can help you to focus, especially as a student who is often distracted while trying to do art coursework! I like the way some of the work seems quite random and other things seem to express something very particular.

One piece of work that I particularly liked is Curves, by Chris Barchard, I like the flowing lines, and the way the tone makes each bit of the drawing look smooth and 3D. It is almost like loads of different thoughts all squirming around each other, all squeezed into a space, but still seems quite calm; I think it’s the smooth lines, the softness of the pencil strokes and muted colours that allow the piece to be full of movement, but peaceful too. ‘Curves’ makes me feel thoughtful and relaxed. I hope you continue to find release and focus in art.

Yours faithfully

Katie Cotham