In memory of Christopher Evans (1947-2015)
Chris Evans came into my life just six months ago, the news of his presence and interest in the project landing in the website inbox last July (2014). From that date onwards, behind the scenes of BIAB, he became one of my staunchest supporters, ready at every turn to help with my research, attending all my events and even documenting my latest exhibition. Knowing I would be too busy to take photographs he gently took the helm of my camera and took some beautifully observed shots of the PV.
His passing on Tuesday 17th February has proved profoundly shocking, and I came to know that through a steady stream of emails and our brief encounters in real time, numbering only four, (but all so memorable) he had become a brother – a much longed for older brother.
Some souls come to us so briefly and yet so sweetly. Chris was one such soul.
Art connects us, death parts us but we remain family.
The image of Chris at the Exilio PV shown above was taken by Stu Allsopp.
