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Dematerialising the Church, Size: 50cm x 10cm, Clay, 2021

Inspiration taking from Yves Klein who sought to ‘dematerialise western art culture’ by coating traditional casts in Klein Blue. I have done the same with a creation of the Last Supper.  

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The Last Supper, Digital Photograph, December 2021 

Expanding on the idea of too much power and corruption, my mind focused on the allegations upon the church in the past. I created this image challenging a traditional church 

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Falling from Power, Charcoal on paper, Size 100cm x 150cm, November 2021

Too much power can corrupt a mind and trap a person with the obsession of wealth. Falling from power can make you stronger. 

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Hera, Oil paint on Card, Size 20cm x 20cm, October 2021

I have shown her with a wondering eye as she is known for jealousy and revenge on those who accompany her husband Zeus. 

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Aphrodite, Oil paint on Card, Size 21cm x 30cm, October 2021  

A goddess without any symbols of height holds little power, once elevated the power is shown.

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Prince Alfonso XIII of Spain, Oil Paint on canvas, Size:  30cm x 42cm, September 2021

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Mood board of Ideas 

After researching the visual anthropology of royalty, power and authority in the Massai tribe, I looked to compare it to the classical European side of royalty 

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Study of Life Pt 2, Life drawing 5 minute poses, charcoal on paper, Size 30m x 42cm, September 2021

Focusing on composition and and direction of mark making 

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Study of Life, Life drawing 2 minute poses, charcoal on paper, Size 30m x 42cm, September 2021

Studying the forms of the body and practicing with lighting and movement 

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Leboo and Jack, Pencil on paper, Size 60cm x 42cm, April 2021 

When living with the Massai tribe for three weeks I became fascinated with the similarities and differences in our cultures. In this picture both Leboo and Jack are the same age and very similar in personality, however the way they outwardly express themselves is so entirely different. 

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 Power Oil Paint on Canvas, Size 30m x 42cm,  November 2021 

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Khalilah, Size 15cm x 15cm, Oil paint on card, 2021

This girl is portrayed with very simple patterns of face paint and jewellery as this is a symbol of her young age and lack of power 

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Patterns of the Massai, Pencil on paper, Size 42cm x 60cm, March 2021 

A study of clothing and symbols and what they represent in the Massai tribe

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Lemuani Pencil on paper, Size: 21cm x 16cm, February 2021

Further studies into the Massai tribe, looking at the significance of face paint relating to age and authority. 

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Nalangu, Pencil on paper, Size 20cm x 30cm, February 2021 

Focusing on the project of studying the visual anthropology of Royalty, Power and Authority in different cultures I did a study on the Massai tribe and their use of jewellery to show authority. My particular fascination with this woman is the power shown in her expression.