Degree Show Poster

Degree Show flyer

Flyer for Loughborough University 2018 Arts Degree Show.

Degree Show set up

Some in progress shots of the degree show installation.

DD/MM/YY

Myself with my artwork

08/12/2017, Chaz Howkins, 2018, pencil on paper and pen on toilet seat

DD/MM/YY was an exhibition by students from Beuyce Studio as part of the inter-studio exhibition competition at The Welcome Mat.

Under lid experiments

Under lid experiment

Under lid experiment

Experimentation with alternatives to portraits under the toilet lids as a part of Don't Linger.

Text experimentation

Experimentation with text - printed and written directly on the wall.

Experimenting with backgrounds and surface qualities

With tile effect wall-paper

Text on tile effect wall paper

Finger print effect

Dirty seat effect on dark tile effect wall-paper

Various experiments involving tile effect wall paper as a background to transform the gallery space into a bathroom space.  I experimented with dirtying the lid to create a more realistic experience of using a public bathroom, but decided that this would put people off interacting with the work.  I also consider creating a finger print on the lid to encourage people to touch it, but felt that this was unnecessary and could also put people off interacting with the work.

Oil paint self portrait

Self Portrait in oil paint with fine liner text (under toilet seat)

At the beginning of the toilet seat project I experimented with different ways of creating the portraits, including oil paint.  I felt that my skills with pencil were much stronger than oil paint, so didn't take the oil paintings any further than one self portrait.

A Bad/Better Day Selfie

A Bad Day Selfie, Chaz Howkins, 2018, pen on paper

A Better Day Selfie, Chaz Howkins, 2018, pen on paper

A series of self portrait drawings, one day apart.

Men's Nipples

It's Okay They're Men's Nipples (abstract), Chaz Howkins, 2018, acrylic and photo collage on canvas

These are MEN's nipples, don't you worry, no need to censor.

Crap Art Auction 2.0

Myself with my artworks

I had the honour of taking on the role of auctioneer at the Crap Art Auction 2.0.  The auction was a fundraiser for the 2018 Loughborough Fine Art Degree Show.  Included in the auction were two of my pieces - a collage It's Okay They're Men's Nipples and a hand drawn meme Loughborough Towersposting.

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.

It's Okay, They're Men's Nipples

It's Okay They're Men's Nipples, Chaz Howkins, 2018, photographic paper collage

A collage of nipples but it's OKAY everyone, they're MEN'S nipples NOT women's so there is NO NEED to censor!!!!!!!!!!!

Chilling With Bob Ross

Chilling With Bob Ross (Orange Winterscape), Chaz Howkins, 2018, acrylic on canvas

Another paint-along with Bob Ross.

Loughborough Women's Festival

Myself with my artworks

Legsies - Exhibition view, 2018

Marsha P Johnson - Exhibition view, 2018

Loughborough Women's Festival, 2018.  An event to celebrate the women of Loughborough University.

Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P Johnson, Chaz Howkins, 2018, pencil on paper

Marsha P Johnson (Digital), Chaz Howkins, 2018, pencil on paper and digital manipulation

A drawing created for International Women's Day after being inspired by the documentary The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson.

Marsha P Johnson was an advocate for the rights of transgender women, particularly trans women of colour.  She spearheaded the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and has been credited for being the first person to throw a shot glass which instigated the original riot.  Marsha P Johnson had an incredibly important role in LGBT+ history and I wanted to pay a tribute to her in gratitude. 

Fundraiser for The Women's Equality Party

Artworks for silent auction

I donated my artwork, Legsies, to a silent auction to raise money for The Women's Equality Party in Tower Hamlets. 

Legsies

Legsies, Chaz Howkins, 2018, ink on paper

An illustration based off an earlier photographic series which explored how there's no wrong way to be feminine or female.

Dil Se Charity Auction and Exhibition

Chilling With Bob Ross - exhibition view

Myself with my artwork

I donated my artwork, Chilling With Bob Ross, to the Dil Se charity auction and exhibition at 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.

Chilling with Bob Ross

Chilling with Bob Ross, Chaz Howkins, 2018, acrylic on canvas

A painting created while watching 'Chill with Bob Ross'.  The painting has a very basic 'paint by numbers' feel to it, but it was very fun to create along with the TV show.  The painting was sold as a part of the Dil Se charity auction and exhibition.