Sketch Book for the Artist

PAUL THOMAS
British contemporary artist whose epic
graphic work questions and reflects upon
issues of European identity, values, ideals,
and personal and social struggles. Thomas
conducts his explorations in the mine of
Greek and Roman mythology.

Graphite marks Here Achilles chases Hector around the

walls of Troy before killing him. A vivid spectrum of energized

graphite marks and a masterly composition give this drawing

vitality and speed. Simple wall stones cleverly state their cold

solidity while also fading from our attention as the scene

roars by. White marks like flashes of light are cut though

graphite with an eraser to reveal the paper beneath.

Achilles Chases Hector

1996

22 x 30 in (560 x 760 mm)

PAUL THOMAS

SHOSHONE PETROGLYPH

The Shoshone people of Wyoming name

petroglyph sites Poha Kahni. meaning "place

of power." Each sacred image drawn into

rock belongs to one of three realms in the

Shoshone world: the realm of the sky, of the

earth, or of the water

Chipped image This is a sacred creature of the sky chipped

onto rock at Dinwoody Lake, Wind River Reservation.

Wyoming. It was made with a sharp implement, perhaps

a stone, by a supplicant in a trance of meditation. Parallel

lines within the body of the figure are likely to denote power.

Petroglyph Figure in the Wind River Range

UNDATED

ARTIST UNKNOWN

Marks of Influence