Online Portfolio

My online portfolio is now also up and running, and looking great - credit again to Kirstin Eggers. If you're interested in my work then please have a look - www.szs.org.uk

Thanks Ki x

Opening Night

'The Inimitable Dickens' is now up and running! The opening event last night was a triumphant success; great turnout and everyone was suitably impressed with the work. Managed to sell quite a few images too, certainly more than I'd anticipated - a good omen of things to come I hope. Thank you to everyone who came and supported me, it makes all the hard work and stress worth it. A massive, massive thank you also to Kirstin Eggers, my most beautiful and wonderful girlfriend, for all her help and encouragement - the exhibition wouldn't have been possible without her; it's a crime she couldn't be there to see it. That in mind, here are some photos of the opening, more to come...

Well, good news and bad news following yesterday's update:

The bad news is that after assurance that a feature would be published, the Portsmouth News have failed to deliver on today's article - apologies to anyone who bought it expecting to see it. There is still a distinct possibility of a feature in the near-future; watch this space.

The good news is that a representative for the Dickens Fellowship came to greet me personally today and has added my show as a part of their conference, which is fantastic publicity as the Fellowship comprises of keen Dickens enthusiasts from around the globe!

WELCOME TO 'THE INIMITABLE DICKENS'

       Having grown up in Portsmouth, Dickens’ influence has always been present, and I have long since respected his work for its fascinating characters, combination of serious social comment and dry wit, and its strong moral values. His body of work is almost incomparable in its significance to English literature, with Shakespeare his only real equal; however, this exhibition deals with Dickens as a person, as I feel his works have been explored extensively enough.

       I have investigated both his divided character, so often misinterpreted, as well as his iconic look and powerful presence, as he has risen to be viewed more a symbol of virtuous ideals than a real man. I have also looked into his connections with Portsmouth; though, having only lived here in his infancy, this is not the central focus. Essentially I have tried to interpret Dickens the man in as many ways as possible, to create a fulsome and varied portrait.

O What a glorious day! I have recently been informed that the Portsmouth News will be running a feature in today's paper about the exhibition, with a possibility of a larger second feature following opening night. There is also a chance that representatives of South Today may be attending the opening, and Geoffrey Christopher, head of the Dickens Fellowship's Portsmouth Branch, has also been informed of the show. The Fellowship are holding a five-day conference in Portsmouth during August, so there is a good chance they will also be dropping in at some point.

Finally ready to put the work up; as the man in the white waistcoat once said,
"that boy will be hung"