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Foreword by Ian Courcoux
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| There are also several paintings with a religious connotation. Of the largest of these, an interpretation of 'The Last Supper', John is at pains to point out that it is in no way sacrilegious. It is surreal. In any case, whatever slant the viewer may put on it, it is one hell of a painting. |
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Anyone looking at 'Bathing Father' may well connect with this personal experience of life. In our early childhood the world, including our parents, seemed very large. We felt secure in their protection. With the passing of time -- into our own adulthood and the growing frailty of our elders -- a reversal of the roles occurs and we have to reciprocate the caring and looking after which they showed to us in earlier life. We are now the 'big' people. On viewing this painting, all this flashes back to us in a fraction of the time which it has taken me to write this paragraph. |
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A number of people have commented that Charlesworth's paintings should be illustrated in book form and this is a project which we aim to undertake before the next show in 2003. Part of our responsibility to our artists is to ensure that their work receives the widest possible recognition. I am sure that, in the not too distant future, John's work will be with the right London gallery. When it is, just watch the prices. Ian Courcoux |
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