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Neoprimitive Narcissus

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Neoprimitive Narcissus

At the top of this painting, in the far distance, a rocket is launching into space. Two figures in the middle distance observe. Most of the picture is taken up with a naked figure ignoring this scene, crouched with his bum in the air, gazing at his own murky reflection in a pool of water.…

By Conor Walton February 23, 2022 Off
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Asymmetrical Warfare

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Asymmetrical Warfare

Madmen we are, but not quite on the pattern of those who are shut up in a madhouse. It does not concern any of them to discover what sort of madness afflicts his neighbour, or the previous occupants of his cell; but it matters very much to us. The human mind is less prone to…

By conorwalton February 1, 2022 Off
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Conor Walton

I'm a figurative artist based in Ireland. On this blog I'll be discussing what I do in the studio, technical and philosophical issues to do with painting, as well as occasional interviews and exhibition reviews. I'll talk about some of my favorite artists and paintings, as well as showing off my latest work.

I see myself as a figurative painter in the European tradition, attempting to maintain my craft at the highest level, using paint to explore issues of truth, meaning and value. All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’"

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  1. lina on Asymmetrical WarfareDecember 8, 2022

    whoah this blog is wonderful i really like reading your articles. Keep up the great paintings! You realize, a lot…

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