If I were to say that there is some kind of mysterious process about how and why I paint, then I’d be lying. To be honest I am totally at the mercy of whatever pops into my head.
There seems to be no rhyme or reason or even anything that can be described as a theme to my work, at least as far as I can tell. That is not to say I make no connections at all, just maybe not expected ones, the usual ones…
There is one thing, however.
In the mad diversity of my work, I do recognise and see glimpses of my past. I do see and experience the confusion. There are many unanswered questions that feed my work, especially concerning the consequences of for instance, being a mixed-race man.
I also feel the intensity of the many, many types of different employment I have experienced coming through. The toilet cleaner, the lorry driver and the Priest in the Church of England have all left their mark and in some bizarre way continue to do so.
The best way I can put it is to describe everything I commit to canvas as an exploration, a deep dive into the past, a step into the future. More than that I do not know.
I’m just thankful that I can feel enough to put paint to paper.
So…
Sometimes identified as an OUTSIDER artist or a NAIVE artist I don’t much care.
I just hope we can make that vital connection.
I hope that you enjoy the paintings and maybe, one day would even like a piece of my work to come and live with you.
If that day arrives you can see my contact details on the sidebar ———–>
Please take a look around…
Figures, still life and situations
