These paintings largely operate as fiction. They augment various fragments of amateur prose written by the artist that, considered altogether, represent a rather tentative project of dystopic world-building.

For example,

…The borders are now closed. Everyone is medicated. The internet is regulated. Group participation in prayer and ritual sacrifice is encouraged. Continuous systematic surveillance is necessary. The surveillance of continuous systematic surveillance is a national pastime. There are no more children. Children have been replaced by pets. The universe is no longer expanding - it is now in its contraction phase. The Goddess Nemesis is the one true deity. Her violence is admired. The dream-state is the preferred and primary state of mind.

From the cliff-top of a vague yet increasing mountain of uncertainty the painter casts his minuscule shadow over a vast landscape of catastrophe…

Etcetera, etcetera.

Photography by Penelope Hunt

Oil painting on canvas.

This work is framed in 8mm plywood.

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