CONTEXTUAL STUFF
Back after 2 days in Liverpool. Guided tour of the Turner Monet Twombly show at the Tate, shed fascinating light on Twomblys life and art. The paintings resonated even more on this 2nd viewing.
The John Moore prize at The Walker gallery – another eye- popping experience. Previous winners Hockney, Gillian Ayres, Bratby, Hodgekin, Doig etc. all leapt off the walls at me –
Started a painting today based on childhood memories. Other students commented on what they saw in this. Some came close to the reality while others saw a competely different scenario. But that doesn’t matter. The fact that they saw anything is what counts for me. An indication that the paintings are becoming more intense and communicating more than just a pictorial image perhaps.
