Known for his exquisite sculptures and watercolours, Gareth Fisher became the president of the RSA in 2022.
This early sketchbook houses a collection of ideas that Fisher translated into his art, taking inspiration from both nature and the man-made, and breaking these features down into patterns. An eclectic combination of pencil sketches, watercolours, and collage, this sketchbook demonstrates the variety of Fisher’s artistic style.
The act of construction is significant in Fisher’s art, this series of geometric drawings and layered collages reflecting this part of his practice. His penchant for combining realism with the abstract can be seen in his merging of different artistic mediums; newspaper cuttings, pencil sketches, and blocks of watercolour (for example, page 33).
