"Strangeways" To Art

With my growing intrigue with the underworld I asked for permission to put together my first exhibition in the Shaun Space on 2nd December 2pm till 7pm and Monday 5th December 9am till 6pm.

Graham Mitchinson, the technician, helped me with the technical side i.e. video installation. Together, along with me, he became my co-founder, and Metal Dave and Joiner Dave helped me with their expertise to create my installation of 12 miniature prison doors. I also installed various pieces of my art to create the narrative.

Over the two days I installed a video to catch the essence of what became my show. I invited over 350 people, and over 200 people attended.

It was mentioned during the exhibition that my portraits were similar to Van Gough's self portraits.

I am not a money orientated person, but 5 millionaires turned up as well as a few of the criminal fraternity, plus a lot of students, some of whom I had to practically drag through the door, but on leaving, most of the viewers left positive remarks in the book I provided.

One guy who attended was quite interested in purchasing my Charles Bronson head. I explained that with the way the show was going I was thinking about taking it up and down the country so he left me his details, so I could contact in the future.