BIO

Ian McPartland’s oeuvre consistently engages with drawing as both a material and conceptual practice. His recent series utilizes media such as silverpoint, graphite, acrylic, and digital processes on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper. These works examine the interplay between traditional drawing techniques and contemporary digital tools, reflecting his interest in the tension between control and chance, memory, and mark-making.

The pieces often feature layered compositions that suggest a stratigraphic approach, aligning with McPartland's methodology of working through visual, historical, and procedural layers. This approach situates his work within contemporary drawing discourse that values drawing as a process of inquiry and material engagement rather than mere illustration.

Overall, McPartland’s works serve as visual research statements that contribute to curatorial frameworks and exhibition concepts, reinforcing his commitment to drawing as a critical and exploratory practice.