JOHN STARK summons the true spirit of the Gothic in his intimate
oil paintings on panel. Recalling a preoccupation with death,
terror and the supernatural, Stark transcribes from various
sources such as
Barrocci, Durer and Salvator Rosa as well as National
Geographic, comic books, Japanese horror films and eighteenth
century French literature. Stark’s compositions confront the
audience with the uncanny and challenge us to create an unseen
narrative that is shrouded by mystery, informed only by the
possibilities implied by his contorted hermit figures, witches
and demons.
STELLA VINE approaches her celebrity
paintings as if she were discussing her very best friends.
Internalising gossip column headlines, |
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