Wednesday, September 21, 2011

New print on the table - True love

Recently I stumbled upon, in a good old second hand shop, an old book on the art of Judo. Inside were wonderful illustrations detailing the holds and throws. They seemed to me that they could also be illustrations on a strange dance or even how to embrace a loved one.
Somewhat simultaneously a friend had bought some chilled food from Marks & Spencers, affixed to this was a most bizarre label declaring "Love me for no longer than two hours". I thought this was a very powerful statement. One that seemed to fit well with both our modern, consumerist society and a recent Sunday supplement article on the healthy middle class scene of sex clubs.
Working on this idea, I considered how love can involve struggles, these may be obvious or they may be hidden.

This new print of mine will also have versions on mirrorboard so the onlooker's gaze is returned. Is it you who is the victim or the instigator or the lover?

Preview image not necessarily the end product - please allow for artist discretion changes during production!












































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