One of the many things I love about ancient cities is discovering the scars of the past. Those seemingly innocuous details which, when reached, lead to discoveries of past histories, peoples long gone, and past structures now vanished. Echoes of London Bridge, This clock and the tower it’s part of is one of my recent […]
Medieval Echoes: Capturing the Last Remnant of Historic London Bridge Read More »
A rare quiet moment at a London Railway Station. Time to appreciate the architecture on this contemporary station. How does Canary Wharf’s Station compare with the likes of King’s Cross and St Pancras?
Canary Wharf Station, Read More »
Chelsea Bridge dominates the painting, or rather, its pillar dominates. You can’t see the other three main pillars which support these giant cables. The rivets are on display in neat rows, each one of 1000s that has been painted with numerous layers, so that details are lost, their shape just perceptible. On this sunny day, they cast crisp shadows on the metal face.
Vanishing Figures on Chelsea Bridge Read More »
How many meetings between young lovers begin like this, one arrives early and the other is late. What would be going through your mind at this time. Cathy Read’s painting Rendezvous at the V and A is about such a moment when you feel small and insignificant but have heavy thoughts on your mind.
Rendezvous at the V and A – Waiting Read More »
Sometimes the best paintings start as a chance photograph on a day trip. In this case, it’s the tunnel to the Museums from Sloane Square Station.
Visiting the Museums Read More »
When you look at art, do you see an image or a story? The best paintings are a bit of both and, the more you look, the more they will draw you into a whole fantasy world. Like this innocent balloon in a cold city skyline.
How a Lost Balloon sparked memories of childhood play and time wasted at school. Read More »
