The shaman, a diptych which goes by several titles, but I have used this one for simplicity. Trying to make the Latin translation has been tricky, since I am by no definition a scholar of the language – and may be considered a ‘rank amateur’. So I may not have it right, but this is… Continue reading Mage Lux Tenebris
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Alchemical Trinitas
Paracelsus identified three primes (tria prima) of alchemy. The Primes are related to the Law of the Triangle, in which two components come together to produce the third. In modern chemistry, you can’t combine the element sulfur and mercury to produce the compound table salt, yet alchemy recognized substances reacted to yield new products. Perceived… Continue reading Alchemical Trinitas
Sapientiae
This is titled ‘Sapientiae’ (latin) translates as Wisdom. It is surrealism and as is often the case with this genre deeply symbolic, but that is an explanation for another time. This piece also goes by the title ‘Wisdom Sits on a Throne of Bricks’. Surely it would not sit on a throne of gold? ‘Sapientiae’… Continue reading Sapientiae
Auspicium
This blood moon ‘Auspicium’ surrealist art print, translates from Latin as auspices. As most of these pieces it goes by several titles, the English being ‘Bad Omens Good Omens’. It is a Digital Collage I made in 2019/2020, it has ‘rose gold’ gilt edging and the sizes start at; 297x210mm (A4). Centuries old The book… Continue reading Auspicium
De Profundis
This is the ‘De Profundis Subconscious’ art print, which translates as ‘Depths of the Subconscious’ in true Jungian or shamanic fashion its about the journey within. Only after which can one have any hope of squaring the circle. ‘De Profundis Subconscious’ Digital Collage 2019/2020 Sizes start at; 297x210mm (A4) A night sky Filled with the… Continue reading De Profundis
Collage
Definition and Derivatives of Collage Art The practice of collage art is a technique of art creation. The word collage is derived from the French coller, “to glue” or “to stick together” It is used in many areas and contexts of the arts including; music, architecture, illustration, artist’s books, literature, fashion design, film and post-production.… Continue reading Collage
Solis Orbis Alis
Winged Sun Disk / Solis Orbis Alis Do you recognise this symbol of the ‘Winged Sun Disk’. Because it has been used throughout world history and is imbued with symbolism. Tenuous boundaries of the pathless forest Enclosing Yet beyond the realms of consciousness The sun The light of consciousness And enlightenment The abeyant wholeness of… Continue reading Solis Orbis Alis
Anti-Mimesis
I posted the above image on my social media account and had a comment from a freind that set me thinking. Angus’ comment simply said ‘Are you sure its not diegesis?’ With the typical self doubt of a creative producer, I thought am I? I spent significant time thinking about the inception of this piece… Continue reading Anti-Mimesis
Alternative Existence
In this series of work I use photography and text to present metaphor or symbolism. I have called this approach ‘Textual Intervention’. Whereby I incorporate text as a way of short circuiting the photographs multiplicity of interpretation; this is carried with the image regardless of situation and produces resonant anchored meaning. The parts must be… Continue reading Alternative Existence
Landscapes of the Mind
In this series of work I use photography and text to present metaphor or symbolism. I have called this approach ‘Textual Intervention’. Whereby I incorporate text as a way of short circuiting the photographs multiplicity of interpretation; this is carried with the image regardless of situation and produces resonant anchored meaning. The parts must be… Continue reading Landscapes of the Mind
Absconditi Viscus
I was commissioned to make this multi media piece for the sound / performance artist Justin Wiggan. It was to document / accompany a residency, which Justin carried out for Birmingham City University School. As a part of their Art Sonic Excavations project. I compiled it from archive imagery. Sound and video recordings Justin made.… Continue reading Absconditi Viscus
Symbols of Economic and Ideological Prerogative
In this series of work I use photography and text to present metaphor or symbolism. I have called this approach ‘Textual Intervention’. Whereby I incorporate text as a way of short circuiting the photographs multiplicity of interpretation; this is carried with the image regardless of situation and produces resonant anchored meaning. The parts must be… Continue reading Symbols of Economic and Ideological Prerogative
Closed Space
this series of work I use photography and text to present metaphor or symbolism. I have called this approach ‘Textual Intervention’. Whereby I incorporate text as a way of short circuiting the photographs multiplicity of interpretation; this is carried with the image regardless of situation and produces resonant anchored meaning. The parts must be understood… Continue reading Closed Space
“This is Culture”
This photography project was done as part of a residency at Southampton Solent University I spent time photographing Southampton’s new Cultural Quarter which is a designated area for the promotion of cultural activity within the city’s centre. Southampton City Council in partnership with Southampton Cultural Quarter Development Trust have identified 13 sites spread across an… Continue reading “This is Culture”