STRANGENESS IN THE GARDEN (showreel)

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Comment by Jan Poland-Bryan on January 15, 2011 at 10:56am

Mike...I can honestly say that I've never been quite so moved by a 'conceptual visual arts' work before now. 

The story begins (much as life does) with a choc-box image, depicting the joy & wonderment of this, our  'garden' of life.  It seems to me, you've identified the hopes, dreams, anxiety & fears which represent life's journey, for so many.  Few 'collage artists' wouldn't applaud, your gift for cutting & splicing images with such poetic narrative, so carefully considered, Mike. 

Alas, I have 'zero' I.T.skills, which could affect my subjective opinion.   However, as a painter, my impressions are, that almost every single 'slide' has the ability to stand alone, if it were a collage or painting.... but then we wouldn't see the 'story' unfold, would we.  

For me, the finale said it all...we continue to wait/hope, for change in our social perspectives/Spring. 

If this work isn't considered worthy of exhibit in some 'Visual Arts' venue....then I'll select a hat to eat, Mike! 

Comment by Jeanette Luchese on January 5, 2011 at 8:12am

mike this one is great, although loving the piggy dance.