My Exhibit include the following works:
“Self Portrait with spices” (acrylic on hardboard - 2000)
“Self Portrait in suit” (acrylic on hardboard - 2000)
“Self Portrait pixelised face” (acrylic on paper - 1999)
A seemingly egocentric selection of work, my exhibit became for me a self-exploratory exercise in exhibitionism and understanding audience engagement.
also on show where the following works:
“Pub 2000” (computer game for windows, 256 colours - 2000),
“Self Portrait, painting by numbers kit”
(cardboard, poster paint, re-used plastic, vacuum packaging - 2000)
I was sad to discover that my ‘painting by numbers’ kit had been stolen during the exhibition. I now reconcile myself with the thought that it was actually worth stealing. However I don’t have any photos of the finished article so can only describe it.
Like most ‘painting by numbers’ kits, this one contained a little row of six poster paints, but instead of pleasant and complimentary colours I used colours that where quite inappropriate to the area, (i.e. royal blue for the face etc.) This was my favourite piece for several reasons. I was very happy with the quality of the finished product and the idea of making a self-portrait of somebody else amuses me.
