I am sad

I am sad #1, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

I am sad #2, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

I am sad #3, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

I am sad #4, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

I was sad when I made these.

A Changing Industry: Connecting Art and Engineering

I'd Rather Die - exhibition view

A Changing Industry: Connecting Art and Engineering was an exhibition at Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry, which featured the work of approximately 20 artists from Loughborough University.

Text based piece

I Want To Die, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

A drawing consisting of one repeated written phrase, very much influenced by my friend and peer Grace Stones.  I found the creation of this piece to be rather therapeutic as it helped me express and cope with a negative, invasive thought.

Self portrait painting

Take Me Home, Chaz Howkins, 2017, acrylic on paper

Another sad self portrait.

Self portrait

I'd Rather Die, Chaz Howkins, 2017, fine liner on paper

A self portrait depicting anxiety and depression.