Charlie Kwai

I am currently pursuing a challenging project that involves a lot of ambitious thinking and cooperation.

The project outline consists of my own discovery and how I am perceived in the world. I have asked a wide range of people who know me well to give a brief description of my personality traits. My aim is to send these descriptions to artists around the world and provide an interpretation of the description. It is entirely up to the artist what the image is, what it portrays and how much time is spent on it.

The reason for sending the descriptions all over the world is because I am fascinated by existence. Sometimes I find myself not believing peoples’ accounts of places until I have experienced them myself. Through this project I am able to reach a diverse range of people and nationalities and thus prove the existence of you, the artist and the place you are from.

I have chosen roughly 70 artist's to take part in the project. The artist's I have chosen inspire me and I also feel this is a challenging project both for myself and those involved.

I am determined to make this project work and this is why I am asking for your help.

All communication will be through email or any other technology you prefer. I must emphasize that the way you approach the description of me is your choice. I am not necessarily looking for a rich, detailed illustration but would much prefer a rough sketch and it wouldn't matter if it took you a couple of minutes to produce. Then all you would have to do is email it back to me.

Unfortunately I cannot pay you to do this but your input would benefit me hugely. I am currently a student at Central St Martins, London. The end result will be exhibited in a gallery in London and all artists will be acknowledged. Also a photograph of the piece will be sent to each participant. I would also be willing to help with any project that you would be considering.

Could you please let me know if you are up for it. Even if you do not want to take part please let me know so I know how many artist's are taking part. I understand that you may have a very busy schedule but please try and find time for this project.

Thanks, Charlie Kwai.