Dryden Goodwin

Dryden Goodwin is an artist working across drawing, film, photography, sound and public space. Central to his practice is the belief that drawing is not simply a means of representation but a form of attention, exchange and inquiry. His work questions how we come to see, imagine and understand the lives of others. Through sustained engagement with individuals, communities, researchers and public institutions, he examines the relationship between observation, imagination and empathy, often addressing the tension between individual lives and wider social, environmental and historical forces. For more than three decades, Goodwin has created projects that bring visibility to people, experiences and systems that often remain overlooked. These include Breathe (2012-present), is an evolving body of work in which breath becomes both subject and witness. Through thousands of animated drawings, films and public installations developed across London, the UK and Lahore, often sited alongside busy