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'Dub-Man'
2022
Acrylic on board
Inspired through working alongside Hamilton artist Gary Schofield in 2018 to create the "Shrek Beware" painting (also on display in Williams House), then Year 9 student, Milan Hood, always had a desire to somehow create his own work capturing the Williams House mascot and Williams House pride.
Housemaster Matt Holdgate approached Milan in 2021, as a Year 12 student, expressing his desire for Milan to begin creating his own masterpiece for Williams House. The brief was simple, create something iconic to Williams House featuring Shrek, the house mascot.
Milan worked on the painting over 11 months, during lockdowns, school holidays, and exeat weekends. Due to its 2.4m scale and the challenges of moving the piece indoors, Milan's painting days were limited to the outdoors on fine days. When the summer heat became unbearable, issues emerged with the paint drying too quickly. After finding a way to manoeuvre the painting indoors, the only suitable workspace was his mother's dining room table. For the following four months, the painting occupied the dining room before its completion in March 2022.
“Dub-Man” was unveiled by Milan Hood (Williams 2018 - 2022) and Housemaster Matt Holdgate on the 29th March 2022.
Location: Williams House (Hamilton Campus)
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