PHOTOGRAPHY
I was searching through my photo catalogues just now for a particular image using the keyword “hat” when I came across this image of my late paternal grandmother, known to her grandchildren simply as BIBI (traditionally Farsi for lady, but in our community used for grandmother). I’d forgotten about this image, which I’d taken back … Read more
I took the image of the flowers yesterday as I was walking to Muswell Hill; they suggested a couple; connected and close. I was reminded of a photo I took years ago of another colourful couple; a graffiti stencil of a couple rushing together. I’ve always liked this stencil – I imagine them … Read more
I was invited to the FA Community Shield at Wembley yesterday; Acoustically it’s very dynamic and nothing like watching football on TV. Here are a few things that caught my eye … The futuristic facade with its reflections: I liked this colourful, spiky recycled lion made from reclaimed waste: The artist is Faith Bebbington Mirror … Read more
Here’s an abstract I took on my visit – I like the mix of the ‘camouflage’ tree trunk with the other decorative strips: Here’s another abstract, this time using the patterns of the William Morris inspired trays: Finally, a couple of images inspired by the architecture of the building:
Yesterday I noticed the plant on a window sill in a communal hallway was oozing moisture … so pretty! I’ve been craving peace and beauty recently so went to one of my favourite places, the Victoria and Albert Museum. Here are some pictures of flowers I took at their John Madejski Garden the other day: … Read more
Here are some pictures of José that I took yesterday in London when I bumped into him at an outdoor dance event. I’ve seen José around the British salsa scene for decades; like me he is a veteran salsero! Originally from Sierra Leone but London based, he is always impeccably dressed. He designs his own … Read more
I was in two minds about visiting this exhibition but I’m really glad I went. I found the staging of the exhibition imaginative but best of all were the clothes themselves. So groundbreaking, decorative and humorous – I actually found myself cackling with laughter and gasping with admiration at some of the pieces. You’re allowed … Read more
Last week I came across this angry graffiti, very publicly placed in Muswell Hill: I can’t remember where I took the next picture, but I am still amused by the juxtaposition of evil and cheese-eating: Here’s another example of graffiti that points the finger at someone; but this time the identity and gender of the … Read more
I recently was presented with a painting – a portrait of me by a young girl. Here’s the artist and her gift to me. I love the fact she got the hair, the smile and the sunshine all in the picture. At the bottom of the frame you can see my hand holding this image … Read more
I’m really pleased and excited that my “Frown Project” is being given exposure in the Uncertain States broadsheet, which is a quarterly magazine featuring work by lens-based artists. The latest copy has just come out and has one of my re-presented images wrapped around the front and back cover: There’s also a page inside with … Read more