Chapter 2
Pootor's Studio
1.
Jack at bay, unbothered
Oil paint on silk fabric, 100x150cm
Jack shares the same bay as me. The area's so crammed I thought I was in a ring: millions of eyes watching- speculating, people speculating, "peepholes" speculating. Situated uncomfortably, but had to be comfortable to do my work. Jack would occasionally walk back and bump back with me. It is miserable. So many feelings mixed together in a pot filled with grease. The items scattered all over the floor; or, it could have been the table sorry for my misidentification. countless faces to remember but the picture frame can only fit so many. So I, picked and chose what I thought to be important and "perfect".
Annoyance, Jack's tick painting
Watcher, Van Gogh ear pod case
Forgotten, Unopened damar varnish
Worthless, Empty gesso
2.
Tom the Intruder
Oil paint on unstretched canvas, 150x200cm
Tom walks in with no intention of getting painted: he rests and leans against the unstable white wall of the studio while examining carefully of his surrounding. I was immediately pulled in by his sweater that's covered in paint; not just any paint, paint that exudes unadulterated energy..
Unique, Cup covered in acrylic paint
Teeth, separated
Stubborn, Jana's painting
Eyes, fosuced
3.
Morning Maddi
Oil paint on unstretched canvas, 115x185cm
Maddi is always tired. Rest seems be something too expensive to afford in London. Maddi is also often nervous; nervous, displeasing somebody; nervous, eye lids one third opened; nervous, clothes dirtied and words passed around. At least, Maddi has triangles to protect her from organic shapes..
Triangle, decor-protected
Sunglasses, worn
Jumper, scarred
Triangle, transitioned
4.
Mikey way
Oil paint on unstretched canvas, 115x185cm
Michael throws it down every time the bell is rung. He would always be right next, or beneath it- rain pouring, jaw dropping, and thunderous efficiency in executing and accomplishing day-to-day mission. It is the determination that seeps through the pores and palms of his.. Eyes always looking but figuring; out, he picks the most optimal method; without, questions whether the decision is correct. Hate it or leave it, brother always has it under.. Control.
Menacing, friendly
Bystanders, school
Turn, aggression
Glare, second