As an artist working in isolation.....even before Covid, I so appreciate your wonderful 'intrusions' in my day. I feel as though an old friend drops by..... Many thanks!
What dynamic accusatory eyes! No words need be spoken, Robin does indeed sit in judgement of his bohemian father; and to give credit where credit is due, Augustus has the nerve and skill to paint what is plainly visible...a son’s disregard! The irony is that this rather ill-will ends up being beautifully, delicately rendered! Thank you dear Philip, from a fan in California.
Another wonderful episode and so lovely to see the artifacts found around the house, displayed on the windowsill. Beautiful portrait too. Thank you, Philip.
I can really feel the anger in those eyes and that petulant look. Interesting subject but I would have like to have seen more of your little garden treasures too. Fascinating!
We old folks , living in isolation in the hinterland of Halifax, Nova Scotia, continue to be thrilled and excited to see your beautiful pieces of art and learn about the history of their making and their makers. God bless you and Oliver for letting us share these wonderful treasures.
This is a wonderful portrait. You can see his defiance in his face. I have never heard of Augustus John but I want to see more. So glad I found this series.
William Selwyn is my favourite Welsh artist, the way he captures the life of fishermen and farmers is beautiful, I hope they make a program on him also.
I agree totally with the comments below. Appreciate your program so much. A wonderful reprieve during these terrible times we are in. Writing from Collingwood, Ontario Canada.
Thank you Mr.Mould. I am always in awe of your passion for art and the most amazing way you have of explaining the technique and ideas behind each painting you showcase. You can narrate the phone book and make it sound amazing and interesting. Such talent....thank you for bestowing it on us during these trying times when we are in lockdown mode. I am sure that you have a most appreciative audience.
Thank you again, Philip. I'm just loving this Series 2--as much or even more than Series 1. In what already feels like "the bleak midwinter, frosty winds made moan" ... your invitation to share yourself, your home, your deep insights into these individuals and their art ... it's simply soul food. Deep nourishment. Thank you from another Canadian also on the Pacific west coast. Stay well. PS - thank you to your production team too - and to your beloved wife, for sharing her home with us!
Marvelous characterisation. My first Brush with his work was the portrait of GB Shaw at Shaw’s Corner near my home. He caught Shaws bristly humour just right. The French have a term for such a state “Pèter des étincelles” (I’ll leave the translation to the reader)which Shaw did just by being Shaw. In A J’s brushwork you could almost see those sparks. Few portraitists can equal AJ in capturing such essentials, often heightened by a sort of unfinished rest of the painting, almost a sketch, throwing the face into foreground relief.
That tingle from the past you mention leads me to relate my own experience. White folk have only been in Australia for a couple of hundred years, but many years ago while walking at Lake Mungo in NSW, I came upon a greenstone axe-head. This probably came from the Mt William outcrop in Victoria, traded along the ancient routes. It must have been around 40.000 years old. I left it there, hidden where it belonged.....but I certainly felt that tingle!
Thank you so much for sharing your home and art collection with us. You speak about each piece with such enthusiasm and appreciation, it is obvious that you love what you do. We get to learn so much about each piece/artist and gain some insight into what makes you choose a piece for your own home. This program has been a bright spot for me during this time, I really appreciate it. I’m so glad you decided to make a Series 2!
I have enjoyed this episodes since the first one! Thanks so much Philip for make our lockdown more inspirational instead of boring. Best regards from Guatemala city
It is good to hear someone appreciate the objects of dialy life found in the grounds of the old house, that in each one 'connects' the living with the past. Love the work of Augustus John.
Thank you for this wonderful series...we are not in lockdown but local COVID rates are rising. Fortunately, our home is our haven. Thank you for being a bright spot here...wishing you and yours well.
Thankyou, I’ve so enjoyed learning about the sibling John artists! So happy you have returned with these wonderful videos, cheers from the middle of Canada ☃️ I’m going out on a limb by guessing the baby is late 19th, early 20th century🤷♀️
greetings from portland oregon. i greatly enjoy your talks. it is evident in your presentation the passion you have for art. love it. and of course thank you for sharing your wonderful home and artworks. i love learning about the art and the back stories. you are a true treasure.
Loving this series. Even before your insightful character analysis of Robin, I viewed the expression as sullen. The fact that John painted his son honestly is a credit. It seems his wife might just have been grateful to the mistress, given John’s prodigious appetites and energies - a regular satyr in fact.
The son is clearly scowling at his father. The artist was clearly delighted by the look. He obviously reveled in the scorn of his son. A bit like the artist saying to him I don’t give a damn what you think of me. A bit disturbing and probably says quite a bit about the man behind the paint brush.
Love thé glimpses into art... It really pleases my soul.. Art has always meant a, great deal to me. Thank you for letting us into your world and home. Making my isolation a bit brighter and learning about art 🎨 is wonderful! ❤️
Amazing portrait.. his character so evident... thank you. Anyone wanting to find out more about this fascinating young man should read about when he stayed in Spain with Gerald Brenan.. "Personal Record(1920-72)“.
I am going to guess around 1525-1550. I am basing this on the painting of the lace on the cap. If I’m right it’s an exceptionally good baby, many in this timeframe still look like little adults perched on mama’s lap. I’m wondering about your home gallery, does it evolve? New items come in and others go to your business gallery? How does one part with someone or something that has become part of the fabric of your life?
A wonderful defiance, almost hatred, in those eyes and John, although probably resenting that as a father, nonetheless portrays it because that's what his acute artistic eye sees. I suspect a ruthless honesty plays a big role in memorable portraits? Top work again, many thanks
The expressions of the faces of the three older children we’ve seen in this series is clearly that of children who have been sent to stand in the corner as some sort of punishment.
Hi, and thanks for the Pacific and amazing videos you projecting to us;) Will you allow us to send you some photos with our paintings depending on what subject would be requested.. and so they can be added in some of your videos like you did in your previous “art in isolation”, at the first lockdown? Would be nice to be selected with some of our paintings which could appear of interest to all viewers and maybe identifying the artists, or attributing via comments.
I bet that Robin called him Augustus and not father or dad, knowing some of his history I can't see any of his numerous progeny referring to John as dad, etc.
No surprise the portrait was never sold while he Augustus lived. Twelve is an age of burgeoning independence and this probably represents the last time he didn't have a conformist "short back and sides".