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Uk Jazz-funk-soul
I call these images 'unstill lives'. Drawing people in movement, on a musical wave-length. They are the opposite of 'still life' painting, - (the painting of silent and 'still' bowls of fruit and flowers)... Compositions of dancers and venues made ‘live’ on location in jazz, soul and funk clubs in London, Uk and Beyond. 1990-2020. Fuelled by participation and observation. The images catch or court the spirit and atmosphere of the music and dance of each specific event.
Jitterbugs Club at Notre Dame Hall
Drawn live on location at At Julie Oram's 'Jitterbug Club' at Notre Dame Hall, behind Leicester Square, London in 1999, when 'The Extraordinaires' Played live. Two images were made that night. The first is owned by Julie. This second one was completed later on in the studio with additional pastel and conte crayon work, and remains property of the artist. Charcoal and Pastel on Fabriano Paper. 75cm x 110cm. 1999.
