Rearrange The Universe (zine)

32 page zine full of sketchbook tests and stamp experiments made in preparation for 'Rearranging the Universe' at Hugo Michell Gallery June 2026.

Each zine comes with bonus stickers

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I’ve spent some time out from exhibiting in the past few years and I’ve been building a new practice of play and experimentation in the studio; twisting the dials, changing the filters and volumes on different things, practicing turning away from ideas of scarcity and focusing on abundance. An abundance of ability to create and make anew, ‘Rearranging the Universe’ is one of the results of this.

Last year I really leaned into building a library of stamps to create a set of artworks based on a few big play sessions over 12 months. The worlds are busy and carefully laid out, take a look around. Some images are clear and some are distorted. Some combine and reshape with others. I’m moving them around; they’re all getting rearranged.

Using a multitude of stamps for this rapid printing technique allowed me to make many experiments and plenty of failures. The process left me energised and inspired for the next possible rearrangement. I unlocked and freed myself from pressure I often put on my work - to control, draft or simply not give the work enough time to breathe.

I really enjoyed making and stamping these works into existence.