Tuesday, July 28, 2009

in Progress (?)


















The first is trying to look as close to the original on a small scale as possible although in fact all the figures have been substituted for the members of the band The Captain Pyrates.

The second is abstracted look at planes in the composition with what I am calling acid-house colours. Now it looks like global warmings, but not in this photo. I do not know why I turn things into abstract shapes (but I have always liked Picasso). Attempting figurative-ness in the first one (still working on) feels worthwhile too. They are both very Kitsch-y. In future will experiment more with materials and methods of application. I seem to have this tendency to rub the paint on in very thin layers and then take bits off again. Perhaps I am trying to be economical with paint. But it might also be fear.

WENDY HOUSE - 3rd AUG 5pm Onwards

WENDY HOUSE
a group show of friends' art, in my garden shed,
set to a scintillating soundtrack of Wendy Carlos and "House" Music.

bring art to hang fri 31st, sat 1st, sun 2nd

(call me to make sure I'm in)

Private View will be Monday 3rd Aug, 5pm onwards!!!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Recent Essays


"Essay" = to attempt.

Lenticular Images by Sigmar Polke, May 2009



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Dialectic of Kracauer's Mass Ornament, March 2009



Image: The Tiller Girls
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