The Artist

As far back as I can remember I have been enthralled by the intricacies and mysteries of my more natural surroundings. I think most children probably are…though I was the sort whose parents had to physically drag him away from the molting dragonfly or rockpool of countless critters. Time went by and I believed I’d be able to indulge this inbuilt curiosity best by understanding those intricacies and dissecting the mysteries. So I studied biology at uni.

As I spent more time exploring the natural world, most dramatically on a solo cycle trip from London to Sydney, I found limits to the depths my scientific digging could delve into fully expressing and engaging with the overwhelming wonder of it all. For this reason, I began a new, pioneering and creative exploration dedicated to the spark which underpinned my precocious passion: I opted to celebrate the natural world – not to study it (well, not too closely anymore, at least!).

Now, as an artist, I find joy in taking those several steps back and soaking up the views they open up. As best I can, I will endeavour to seek out these hidden visions and create snapshots of them for others to enjoy – may be even be inspired by at times. Ultimately, my aim is to speak a little for this voiceless world in which I still feel that wide-eyed child.

Zac Newham

A view into my stint as The Solo Cyclist: