Artwork
T28 (Plenum Series)
T28 (Plenum Series) is a drawing by Jonathan Houlding. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a 2005 drawing by Jonathan Houlding. It’s part of his Plenum Series, a title that hints at full spaces, not empty ones.
Houlding trained in film set design, which shows in his precise, layered lines. He’s worked on big movies like Love Actually and Onegin, so his drawings often feel like frozen stage sets.
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Overview
T28 (Plenum Series) is a 2005 drawing by Jonathan Houlding, a British artist trained in film set design. The work is part of a series that explores the concept of fully occupied spaces.
Subject & Meaning
The title 'Plenum Series' references a physics term describing a space filled with matter, suggesting that Houlding's drawing represents a densely populated or complex environment.
Technique & Style
Houlding's precise and layered lines reflect his background in film set design, giving the drawing a sense of depth and dimensionality reminiscent of a stage set.
History & Provenance
Houlding has worked as a set designer on several notable films, including Love Actually, Jason and the Argonauts, and Onegin, and studied at Wimbledon School of Art, Kingston University, and the Royal College of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Houlding’s drawings build quiet spaces with sharp lines and spare marks.
