Andrew Hewish: ‘I’m interested in a process of drift, where things are allowed to happen’

Published 29/04/2015

Andrew Hewish: ‘I’m interested in a process of drift, where things are allowed to happen’

Artist and C4RD director Andrew Hewish discusses how he makes objects and paintings using a broad variety of materials

We visited Hewish’s studio and talked to him about the different processes he employs, and the thinking behind his creative practice.

Interview and film by MK Palomar

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Andrew Hewish: ‘I’m interested in a process of drift, where things are allowed to happen’

Andrew Hewish: ‘I’m interested in a process of drift, where things are allowed to happen’

Artist and C4RD director Andrew Hewish discusses how he makes objects and paintings using a broad variety of materials

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