Artist
S Dorkin
Contemporary artist channeling Lowry's spirit through modern London street scenes.
S.Dorkin works in conscious dialogue with Lowry—those matchstick figures, that northern industrial aesthetic—but transplants the tradition to London streets. The effect is both familiar and fresh: Lowry's visual vocabulary applied to new geography.
The approach raises interesting questions about tradition and influence. How does an aesthetic become a genre? When does homage become contribution? Dorkin's work earns its place through quality of execution and genuineness of affection for both source and subject.
For collectors who love Lowry but want contemporary interpretation, Dorkin offers legitimate continuation of a beloved tradition. The spirit is maintained; the practice continues.
