That is a brave and challenging entry, Jill. I have to admit that I checked the similarity between your namesake's and your own work to make sure that there was no self aggrandisement in play, but was reassured to find that it is plain and simple prejudice, which is what I and the judges are looking for.
I rather like Anthony Gormley. Actually I like him a lot. Strangely he reminds me of Anthony Caro whose work I first came to love in the 1970s though tbh I prefer Gormley. I once smuggled an Alexander Calder maquette through customs from the USA to UK between the leaves of a book. But still prefer Gormley. I can't think of others just now but I'm sure there are loads. Will wait for others to remind me. I'm still suffering from sympathetic PTSD after your Volvo crash. We had a not dissimilar event earlier this year and it has affected me profoundly. Wish we lived nearer and I would buy that drink!
I went to the same sculpture school as Anthony Caro. Because he had attended it before becoming famous, our department was extremely well funded and equipped. I was one of about 8 students who were the first to use the improved facilities. Was your Volvo a write-off too?
Our Volvo was not involved - but it looks like same model(940?) and approx same year and still going strong.It was the shock of seeing our lookalike crushed as we like to believe 940s to be indestructible. But it saved your life so that is the upside. No our incident involved another car and a coronary (not Mr EM) and I find that I can't talk about it here. I still have mild panic attacks thinking about it. I'm very admiring, though surprised, at how unfazed you seem to be - hopefully not delayed shock. Take care of yourself please.
Thanks for your concern, Elegance. I really do not have anything more serious than slightly aching elbows and an even slighter feeling of panic when a car seems to be heading toward me in the other direction. No coronaries!
I like Anthony Gormley too and saw one of his men emerge from the sea at Margate yesterday. I also saw Tracey's bed yesterday which I last saw about 20 years ago (and loved) and thought it all looked dingy and faded. The Guardian newspaper was the colour of the FT. Fortunately Tracey had redeemed herself with her selection of oils and watercolours by Turner which graced the walls. Gormley's bronze cast of his six-week old daughter (Paola?) was one of the artworks selected by Cornelia Parker for "Found" an exhibition at the Foundling Museum a few years ago. It was beautiful and is forever etched in my mind's eye.
It is funny you should say this. The Guardian newspaper noticed how badly the paper had discoloured in the installation, and have been printing on acid-free paper since 2015.
Jill Chandler.
ReplyDeleteThat is a brave and challenging entry, Jill. I have to admit that I checked the similarity between your namesake's and your own work to make sure that there was no self aggrandisement in play, but was reassured to find that it is plain and simple prejudice, which is what I and the judges are looking for.
DeleteI rather like Anthony Gormley. Actually I like him a lot. Strangely he reminds me of Anthony Caro whose work I first came to love in the 1970s though tbh I prefer Gormley. I once smuggled an Alexander Calder maquette through customs from the USA to UK between the leaves of a book. But still prefer Gormley. I can't think of others just now but I'm sure there are loads. Will wait for others to remind me. I'm still suffering from sympathetic PTSD after your Volvo crash. We had a not dissimilar event earlier this year and it has affected me profoundly. Wish we lived nearer and I would buy that drink!
ReplyDeleteI went to the same sculpture school as Anthony Caro. Because he had attended it before becoming famous, our department was extremely well funded and equipped. I was one of about 8 students who were the first to use the improved facilities. Was your Volvo a write-off too?
DeleteOur Volvo was not involved - but it looks like same model(940?) and approx same year and still going strong.It was the shock of seeing our lookalike crushed as we like to believe 940s to be indestructible. But it saved your life so that is the upside. No our incident involved another car and a coronary (not Mr EM) and I find that I can't talk about it here. I still have mild panic attacks thinking about it. I'm very admiring, though surprised, at how unfazed you seem to be - hopefully not delayed shock. Take care of yourself please.
DeleteThanks for your concern, Elegance. I really do not have anything more serious than slightly aching elbows and an even slighter feeling of panic when a car seems to be heading toward me in the other direction. No coronaries!
DeleteOh, and mine was an 850. I will - from sheer gratitude - be replacing it with a V70.
DeleteDamien Hurst
ReplyDeleteVery good entry. A couple of friends of mine work in his studio, making all that crap.
DeleteCan't remember her name, but the girl with the unmade bed!
ReplyDeleteTracy Enim. She would be my nomination too!
DeleteThank you; I should have remembered.
DeleteAh yes. Tracy Enim. She's even worse than that Turkish woman from Margate whose name escapes me.
DeleteI'm not qualified to join in
ReplyDeleteKnowing what you don't like is good enough for me.
DeleteART? What is this thing of which you speak?
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like burlesque, but not as much fun. Actually, it is probably the least fun thing there is if you discount visiting the dentist.
DeleteIt is not really a quiz.
ReplyDeleteIn the words of Tracy Enim, "It's a quiz if I say it is."
DeleteI had a feeling you would reply thus, I didn't think you would be bring Trace into it though. And she wouldn't say that so.
DeleteShe actually said it about her art.
DeleteOh alright then, you win. I love Trace and I used to write to her when I was a student.
DeleteI like Anthony Gormley too and saw one of his men emerge from the sea at Margate yesterday. I also saw Tracey's bed yesterday which I last saw about 20 years ago (and loved) and thought it all looked dingy and faded. The Guardian newspaper was the colour of the FT. Fortunately Tracey had redeemed herself with her selection of oils and watercolours by Turner which graced the walls. Gormley's bronze cast of his six-week old daughter (Paola?) was one of the artworks selected by Cornelia Parker for "Found" an exhibition at the Foundling Museum a few years ago. It was beautiful and is forever etched in my mind's eye.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny you should say this. The Guardian newspaper noticed how badly the paper had discoloured in the installation, and have been printing on acid-free paper since 2015.
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