New Space

Discrete Affection

 leans heavily on features native to the computer, filled with hard-edged rectangles and fine grids. However, rather than executing the final works with robotic techniques, Hobbs completes the piece by hand using charcoal, an unforgiving medium that highlights any variance in direction and pressure. It is this rich collection of variations that highlights the push and pull between hand and machine.

 debuted at Hobbs’ 2023 solo exhibition, "Mechanical Hand", at Unit London.