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.
In the ‘Love Dancin’/ Dingwalls tent, ‘We Out There’ Festival Sunday evening (13. 08.2023). So glad I made it! Even just one day of the 3 musical days was amazing. The spirit of ‘Jazz On A Summer’s Day’ reborn in a contemporary context and setting. Compressed Charcial and chalk on white cartridge paper. A-3 size.