Thomas Dracup

I am an artist who enjoys working with a broad range of materials and I love to explore my deep and passionate interests through my artwork. I have ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome and I’ve found that by merging my hobby and academic interests with my art practice I can dive headfirst into complex projects involving many skills and materials while maintaining my focus more easily. These interests include history, the environment, medieval re-enactment, traditional crafts and tactile artwork. In this exhibition I aim to create an installation resembling part of a medieval reenactors camp set in the beginning of the Fourteenth Century, it includes a tent, furniture and clothing and other items. Most items were made by me, notably the Chest, Keys, Padlocks, Clothing, Ceramics and Wooden objects. My practice is inspired by my own membership in a medieval re-enactment society portraying early Fourteenth Century Scotland. I want to continue to develop my skills and learn new techniques to improve my artwork and explore my ideas and ambitions further. This work is primarily composed of wood, steel, bronze, ceramic and textiles. Beyond this exhibition I also paint acrylic paintings, do screen printing and dabble in whichever mediums capture my attention.