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.
Drawn live on-location in real time at Andover Central Club on 16/11/2024. Featuring Jazz Dancers Anette Dex Kitten and Tony Denton. Pastel on paper 65cm x 50cm.