Charcoal Maker

"Charcoal making is a big part of my practice. When I started making linocuts, I also started experimenting with making charcoal using a kiln welded by my high school’s priest. Since then I have taught myself the ins and outs of the process and made drawing charcoal that has been enjoyed by many artists including Sam Nhlengethwa, William Kentridge, Diane Victor and Hanneke Benadé. This print is a self-portrait of my shadow carrying sticks across the dry winter veld to make charcoal." Simon Attwood, 2022