Here is a book cover I contributed to some time ago (2001) for Ian Roy. Time flies but Ian’s stories of love and life remain touching and intimate. I’m looking forward to a new collection of works soon.
Check him out here, http://ianroy.wordpress.com
I am thrilled to have been able to contribute drawings to Misha Bower’s wonderful book, “Music for Uninvited Guests.” Each drawing was in response to the “feel” of a particular story rather than the actual events. A sort of alternate dimension to the story. The fox above was one of my favourites of the series which also produced one orphan not used for the book. Misha had mentioned an angel with water wings as a possible illustration (I believe for “The Leading Man”). An orphaned and overly cautious angel.
The stories are the kind of stories I like. Stories that make you feel like messing up your whole life is really just a way to think about stuff. That laughing is just a way of crying without looking foolish. The stories aren’t sentimental, but they awake a sentimental feeling in me that makes me want to hold on to those I love because we are all just one fuck up from being alone.
If your looking to find a copy this is the place to go. http://mishabower.com
Some pictures from, Secrets of the Universe Revealed or Goodbye Toronto, I Never Knew You Well
Like throwing a party only worse, having a big show in your own home is a good way to become a neurotic mess but in the end we all survived.
people waiting for people.
upstairs was a little more light hearted but not really.
Some of the work. I was thinking of punk rock cover songs as an inspiration and starting point. The blood tears is based on a scene from Lucio Fulci’s “Night of the Living Dead” and the actress Catriona MacColl. The boy with crown is based on a portrait of a 12-year-old Ranuccio Farnese, who became a cardinal not a king. The clown is inspired by Watteau, who found in clowns what I have found in dancing bears, a portrait of the artist.
Setting up for the show.
I decided to do a house show, like the punks do, but with art instead of music. The name of the show was, Secrets of the Universe Revealed or Goodbye Toronto, I never knew you well.
The first screening of The Animals in Toronto was a really special night with readings by Amanda Jernigan and Ian Roy as well as music by Mike Feuerstack followed by the film. Thank you to everyone who came out. I am thinking of planning similar events in Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. DIY theatre style.
!!!! The Animals is finished !!!! It will be shown at SappyFest this August. The Animals is my 25 minute film, shot with video and 8mm film. It tells a story of repetition and regeneration as human and animal characters traverse and explore a landscape in a world without houses and technology, looking for a sense of contentment and purpose.
