From one storm to another

Lamar Peterson "Rope" 2008, his new work is now on view at Richard Heller Gallery in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
If you cannot see the show itself do look at the website. This new body of work; paintings and collages are unbeliveable. Truly fantastical surreally real. A world akin to Hieronymous Bosch.
Congratulations Lamar! I am psycho/ed.

Easter and the winter storm

This spring equinox under the full moon brought a winter snow storm over the British Isles. Time to cosy up with hot cocoa, candles and a visit with the Moomin family!
When I need comforting I visit them. They are such wonderful, wise and cosy beings.
This Easter we are buried in snow and the cats are indoors.
There has been a watershed turning point in my life and those dearest to me which arrived with the equinox.
It is a welcome change and long in the coming.
Now is a time for reflection and re-evaluation.
Happy Easter to you!

Vernal Equinox

Dear Anthony Minghella

This is a beautiful photo of Anthony Minghella in Buenos Aires in 2000.
I am saddened and shocked by the news of his untimely death yesterday in London at the age of 54. It is a great loss to all who knew and loved him and were touched by his work and person.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Let us celebrate his life and work and love of poetry!

Al - Hamra, Al - Andalus

The Red Fortress, a Moorish fortified palace in Andalucia, in the south of Spain.
I am very excited about this place at present and hoping to be able to visit soon.
The pomegranate is the symbol of Granada. Cut one in half then in quarters and the complexity of the seeds of the interior and the red red juice is quite a sight and related I believe to this very experience.
Imtiaz Dharker has written an extraordinary poem through the symbolism of the cutting of a pomegranate, using it as a metaphor to talk about our contemporary situation in the Middle East. A very powerful work.
See the website www.bloodaxebooks.com and view the trailer for In Person 30 Poets.

Harbinger of spring

Primavera what a beautiful word for spring!
Le printemps, fruhling, var...
From snowdrops to the forsythia buds turning yellow now. We are well under way here despite recent storms and some frosty mornings.
The circle is on hiatus and I am working hard on various projects all at once.
Sending you all wishes for a beautiful spring unfolding and may you be able to enjoy it.

Piet Mondrian

Broadway Boogie Woogie
Happy Birthday to you Mondrian!