Ghostie

A still life skull study led to the creation of the character Ghostie that I have adapted into a cartoon strip to challenge negative emotions that stigmatise our ideas of death. To create a light hearted twist on an otherwise dark topic, whilst maintaining a dark comedic aspect to it. I have begun to create a rich background behind the character and I look forward to communicating his exploration of the afterlife in many different ways. 

Inspired by Richard Serra's, "Verb List Compilation: Actions to Relate to Oneself" [1967-1968] I took the verb "To Remove" and explored the way this could relate to the 'Ghostie' character and his removal from life, but not earth. His state of limbo is reflected in everything that is still present on the left and on the right is the imprint of his life, the impact he made and everything he is still connected to.

'Ghostie: A Ghost Encounter' - Digitally enhanced A4 sketch