William Darkdrac's airbrush paintings evoke a voyeuristic sensation, often capturing scenes from the perspective of a cracked window. These night-time cityscapes depict blurred traffic and glowing figures, symbolizing the elusive nature of reality. The artworks explore themes of ephemerality, memory, and self-awareness through a visual filter. William aims to convey deeper emotions and narratives by transforming ordinary moments into dreamlike experiences. His artistic process involves using personal or found images to build atmospheres that reflect universal emotions and a personal journey of healing.
"It's a way of suggesting that what we see is never the full story; there's always more beyond the surface," says William.
"This visual 'veil' reflects the distance between what happens within and what we are able to see, connecting to themes such as self-knowledge, memory, and the barriers, real or symbolic, that prevent us from seeing clearly."
"Through tactful blurring, William creates haunted textures where headlights become supernatural orbs, suggesting that we don't just see but walk amongst ghosts."
"My process often begins with an image, sometimes a photograph I've taken myself, other times a picture of friends or found imagery that sparks an idea."
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