Painter Ryan Hewett (b. 1979 in South Africa) draws on notions of cubism to create his large-scale portraits constructed with layers of impasto. Working intuitively, Hewett takes on an introspective approach to portraiture, delving into themes such as memory and imagination, whilst taking note of Surrealist styles and artists like Francis Bacon. Using techniques that involve a paint roller and a palette knife, the artist creates thoughtful abstract works in deeply hued-colors. The artist has exhibited worldwide and has paintings in important collections including Goss Michael Foundation, Fine Art Centre, Taiwan, The Recharge Foundation, Emergentes Art Foundation, and the Dean Collection.