His winning entry is a self-portrait. I sometimes work on paintings for several years. I m not always interested in finishing my work. I am interested in its veracity and authenticity. I relate to my work in an intuitional way.
Drawing is an intimate experience.
It is about the surface. Because it is rendered physically, it is really quite direct and primitive, it can express foundational issues. Despite the fragility of paper worked over and over with conte, chalks and charcoal, Mourtzakis said he had been developing this particular drawing since last winter. I don t work towards exhibitions and competitions. A friend had entry forms and had decided not to enter, but she encouraged Nick when she saw his latest drawings.