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Bahia Salinas.Tamarindo.Monteverde.Lake Arenal.Samara: COSTA RICA

February 23, 2017 by Art & Photography

Some time ago I discovered that I prefer photographs that give a personal impression of a place, or subject, in contrast to the perfect & beautiful shot. I feel this is because ultimately perfection is dull, and beautiful can be boring. This shift in values, taste & perception was catalysed by No Matter Where You Go, a small collectable photo book by Jun Kawabata. I bought the book many years ago while living in London. Kawabata has a penchant for bad lighting, […]

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STARS

August 31, 2016 by Art & Photography

STARS | 2016 | Indian ink, paper | dimensions: 55 x 55 cm details… STARS | detail I STARS | detail II Second in the series of a project I’ve had a mind to do for over a year. Freestyle Indian ink work, digitally remastered in kaleidoscope style to create this mandala illustration. The mandala is a geometric design representing the universe, a symbol of metaphysical union – the form demonstrates balance and a centre point within a circle. ℘

Categories: BLACKANDWHITE, INK • Tags: art, conceptual, design, drawing, illustration, mandala, monochrome, painting, photos

VERTIGO

December 7, 2015 by Art & Photography

VERTIGO December 2015 | collage: recycled mixed media | A4: 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Abstract composition in green, with recycled passport fragment, recycled tissue paper, recycled herringbone tape, recycled satin ribbon, recycled card, handmade paper fragment, mounted on matching green card, painted with white acrylic paint and ink. *

Categories: COLLAGE, PAPER • Tags: abstract, art, conceptual, design, home, painting, photo, photography, poetry, writing

Marina Abramovic: An art made of trust, vulnerability and connection

December 4, 2015 by Art & Photography

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La Petite Mort

December 4, 2015 by Art & Photography

La Petite Mort December 2015 | collage: recycled mixed media | 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Abstract composition in black, with recycled passport fragment, recycled envelope paper, ink-edged recycled tissue paper, recycled herringbone tape, recycled black card box, mounted on black woodgrain card, and painted with white acrylic paint. Everyday we die a small death. *

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Scribillare V

November 26, 2015 by Art & Photography

Scribillare V October 2015 | painting, collage & print acrylic ink, solvent ink, recycled tissue paper, coldpress paper | 600dpi | 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Differentness exists as a noun and a feeling. *

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Scribillare IV

October 31, 2015 by Art & Photography

Scribillare IV October 2015 | collage, painting & print: acrylic ink, solvent ink, recycled black tissue paper, coldpress paper | 600dpi | 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Dedicated to Herman the Hero, thank you. *

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Scribillare

October 27, 2015 by Art & Photography

Scribillare October 2015 | collage, painting & print: acrylic ink, solvent ink, recycled tissue paper, paper | 600dpi | 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Combining three of my favourite mediums: ink painting, with paper collage and calligraphy print motif. No matter what I do, I always default back to crazy ink – there’s a Chinese calligrapher in me somewhere. *

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Abstract Collage in Yellow II

October 26, 2015 by Art & Photography

Abstract Collage in Yellow II October 2015 | collage: recycled tissue paper, recycled paper, acrylic ink, plain card, textured card | 600dpi | 30 x 21cm (12 x 8″) Abstract composition in citrine yellow, with crumpled card, ink-edged recycled tissue paper, recycled stripe paper, mounted on black woodgrain card. I was reading Debi Riley’s artblog this morning, specifically Is Colour Distracting? which really made me smile, knowing I was going to post this one today. Colour or no colour? I’m currently […]

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