I am sharing an exhibition with the photographer and book publisher Mark Cator, to be held at his photography studio in the top floor of Hendee House, an industrial building in Battery Road, in the industrial area on South Denes, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The exhibition is called Rescription: For Our Love of War.
Mark says "As artists we have both explored the relationship of war with the child boy and the overall militarization of perceptions in society today." My contribution has been selected from my War Diary sketchbooks and related work which I have been continuing since 1993 and most regularly since 2006. This consists largely of studies undertaken in the evenings as a response to developments in conflict across the globe and in particular those that our government has participated in, in one way or another. There is no consistent narrative to these studies: I just pick up my brush or pen and make a start, allowing and exploring whatever image emerges. The drawings, watercolours and sculpture selected for this show relate to Mark's concerns. The mythological Furies (or Avengers) aligned with military planes and the bully leader as war monger feature strongly. There are also some works exploring the position of women as regards war.
The exhibition is open to the public for one day only, Sunday 8th July, 11am - 6pm.
