Benjamin Forster is an amazing local artist whose work completely enraptures me. He is a graduate of the ANU School of Art and still resides in Canberra.

Among his drawing explorations he has investigated computer programming and created a java program which enables his computer to create drawings based in his own pencilings. My personal favourite is the artist book La Lecon D’Amour Dans Un Parc within which he explored a personal narrative through illustrations over the pages of an old book. Apart from being technically and visually exquisite, this work really speaks to me – I love the idea of reclaiming these ‘lost’ stories or objects, these earthly, physical experiences. Like opening an old book or touching antique lace. I feel like Benjamin’s work reminds us of our own physicality somehow. *sigh* and here I am in cyberspace. I might go and draw on some walls.
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May 26, 2008 at 5:56 am
noamgr
That’s really cool stuff. I wish he had more pictures up on his website.
May 26, 2008 at 7:09 pm
benjaminharlow
He has such amazing work doesn’t he? And such a great guy.
Cheers for the link lovely!
June 7, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Rob
Hi Danyka, it’s Rob here (otherwise known as your boss, or possibly as you incompetent boss lol). I’ve enjoyed looking at your site and particularly like this work. When do we get to see more of your work? Keep up the good work and please feel free to stop via my blog to read some of my writing (yes yes, a shameless plug I know)
June 7, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Rob
Wow! I just wrote ‘work’ a whole bunch in that last comment lol. Anyway, I’ll stop spamming you now
See you at work