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A silly video with fish in it

Death by Sushi’ Fish can kill me. When I was very small (maybe 3 or 4 years old) my grandfather, who lost the sight of one eye from a bullet fired by a German sniper (fortunately not a very good one) during the Battle of the Somme in World War 1, wiped my face with the corner of his apron, an apron he had used to wipe his filleting knife on. He was a grocery shopkeeper who specialized in wet fish. I think I am an artist (?)

A misogynist is a person who hates or doesn’t trust women

Misogynist is from Greek misogyn?s, from the prefix miso- “hatred” plus gyn? “a woman.” The English suffix -ist means “person who does something.” Can also mean entrenched prejudices against women.

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Was a good day, a good day for the fish

 

Original sin: Ancestral sin, is the Christian doctrine of humanity’s state of sin resulting from the fall of man, stemming from Adam’s rebellion in the Garden of Eden. This condition has been characterized in many ways, ranging from something as insignificant as a slight deficiency, or a tendency toward sin yet without collective guilt, referred to as a “sin nature”, to something as drastic as total depravity or automatic guilt of all humans through collective guilt. Guilt is a pointless emotion, we all steal (I’ll steal any creative idea if I want to make it mine) lust (I adore your arse) and indirectly murder – I don’t give a shit about sin (maybe?) so fucking sue me. Read more…

Death by Sushi

When I was very small (maybe 3 or 4 years old) my grandfather, who lost the sight of one eye from a bullet fired by a German sniper (fortunately not a very good one) during the Battle of the Somme in World War 1, wiped my face with the corner of his apron, an apron he had used to wipe his filleting knife on. He was a grocery shopkeeper who specialized in wet fish. I can remember the instantaneous pain and swelling in my eyes, the panic-driven breathlessness, the weeping blindness. The shouting, the accusations, my parent’s panic. My poor grandfather was only trying to clean the face of his grubby grandson. That was when I discovered I was allergic to fish. View all posts

A chance to acquire two paintings for £300.00.  These images were feature in National Publications (in magazines dealing with ‘Allergiies’ and Devon based ‘ glossy’ magazines). These paintings were exhibited and painted in 2004 Both paintings have been professionally framed.

Materials = Acrylic, Oil and commercial paint mixed with cod liver oil, marker pens on canvas. (size 40?x30?)

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Screenprint – 2011


Screenprint – 2011
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I am slowly getting to grips with the images I need for my exhibition in June – it is slow but I am getting there.  I have already taken three canvases to the framers – the three are going to be joined together to create a triptych.

The painting illustrated was begun in 2003 as part of an exhibition I did based on allergies – I am allergic to flowers and certain perfumes. This is slightly ironic as I am suffering with hay fever and as a result have managed to get an eye and throat infection – antibiotic tablets for the throat and antibiotic drops for my eye.

Evolve 150 @

West Buckland School, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0SX

Saturday 11th June 2011 – 10-1.30pm

Room: Print Room in the 150 Building

Tutor: Peter Bright

Course Aims:

A hands on introduction to woodcuts and how to create a series of prints. Within the time frame it is hoped that each participating member will be able to create a finished image. The techniques shown will be simple ‘kitchen table’ processes that will be easy to replicate at home.

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Equipment needed: All materials are provided.

Additional costs: No additional costs.

Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

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Location: West Buckland School, Barnstaple. As you turn onto the school site, take the left turning to the car park. The 150 building is located adjacent to the main car park, and the front door is at the far end of the building as you walk towards it.

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Cost: £28.75. There is a 15% discount to current WBS parents and staff, and would ask that all course places are pre-booked.

Two 40″x30″ paintings for £300.00

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A chance to acquire two paintings for £300.00.  These images were feature in National Publications and were exhibited and painted in 2004 Both paintings have been professionally framed.
‘Allergies 2’

Following on from the ‘Allergy Series’ I began to think more about my changing allergies……


 Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Materials = Acrylic, Oil and commercial paint mixed with cod liver oil, marker pens on canvas. (size 40″x30″)
Are the dots to remind me of all the Piriton and other drugs I have taken in my life? Has my life become a blister pack?

The language of illness is shrouded in generic Latin.

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Chlorpheniramine Maleate = Piriton – Illness = Profit = Wealth = Health

Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Materials = Acrylic, Oil and commercial paint mixed with cod liver oil, marker pens on canvas. (size 40″x30″)

These paintings were painted between January 2004 and July 2004 in Woolacombe.

Solo exhibition @ ‘The Queen’s Theatre’, Barnstaple. 23rd August 2004 – 19th September 2004.

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Original notes on project:

1978:

I once had a girlfriend called Anne who wore ‘Charlie’ perfume. Every time we came close I sneezed. This was not conducive to a passionate affair. Her ‘big’ permed hair and ‘page three’ figure was always out of reach, until we discovered I was allergic to her bottled smell….later we discovered I was allergic to latex.

2004:

I would like to apologies to Anne, who wore ‘Charlie’ perfume, for treating her so badly 26 years ago.

‘Death by Sushi’

Fish can kill me.

When I was very small (maybe 3 or 4 years old) my grandfather, who lost the sight of one eye from a bullet fired by a German sniper (fortunately not a very good one) during the Battle of the Somme in World War 1 , wiped my face with the corner of his apron, an apron he had used to wipe his filleting knife on. He was a grocery shopkeeper who specialized in wet fish.

I can remember the instantaneous pain and swelling in my eyes, the panic-driven breathlessness, the weeping blindness. The shouting, the accusations,my parent’s panic. My poor grandfather was only trying to clean the face of his grubby grandson. My parents were in fear of loosing their only child, the one who was given hours to live a few years earlier……saved by a young doctor who refused to let my parents watch me die and insisted I had a tracheotomy……..thirty or so years later the doctor was knighted and became Sir Michael……Now I have children of my own.

Asthmatic Art

I have tried to paint ‘en plein air’ but as soon as  I  erect my easel I fall prey to a asthma attacks. After several puffs of Ventolin I get over it but the urge to paint what I see disappears.
Two paintings called
Bonsai for Asthmatics
The Broomhill Art Hotel, Muddiford
Summer exhibition – ‘The Small Picture Show’ 5th June – 4th July 2004
These images are made using cardboard stencils are refer to garden design….as an asthmatic gardens make me wheeze….even in small doses plant life triggers allergic reactions….even small plants…. Bonsai is not an option.
Materials = Acrylic, Oil and commercial paint mixed with cod liver oil, marker pens on wooden frame.
For the viewer contemplation is the primary purpose of bonsai  and the execution  of effort and ingenuity for the grower (creator).  In contrast with other plant cultivation practices, bonsai is not intended for production of food, for medicine, or for creating gardens or landscapes. Instead, bonsai practice focuses on long-term cultivation and shaping of one or more small trees in a single container and the aesthetics of the object. A bit like painting really