Enshittification
In the October issue of Harpers (way past the Index) there is a book review of K Wilson’s Walking the by-pass. The examination of the book is interesting, however the concluding sentence wraps up the Read More …
Author: Nick
Guarding and other stimulants
In a shopping mall (yes, I went shopping) an exhibit of restored posters captures the colorized image of Bridget Bardot. Now that was a sleazy move, using her image to get your attention! On reading Read More …
Landing Here Heads Down
Displayed in a geometric pattern, coloured head-hats hint that we have arrived at some tourist enclave where local head-gear may be essential. The evening cloud obscured the sun and the drizzle splatters grazing the taught Read More …
Picture Looks
Between pages in the family album, ok digital spaces, there are stories of connection and history and new beginnings. Each face and place tells more than a Rod Stewart story. The handiwork of the creator Read More …
Beyond the Road
A brightly blooming Poinsettia on a balcony at the end of January says it all. This journey has stretched us beyond the trails of discovery into community. The flowers a blooming statement that things are Read More …
Riding Along
The feature image of the “castle” monument that puts the chess pieces of life in Puerto Vallarta reminds again and again that the visual arts are a palate for the delivery of food! The turret Read More …
All that Jazz
While visiting the galleries on the ArtWalk in Puerto Vallarta a feast of colour and ideas presents. The visual harmonies and tonal concatenations were played with a palette knife in the hot club images of Read More …
Landmarks
Wandering the streets of upper Puerto Vallarta we discovery chapters of movie history. The bronze silhouette of Taylor and Burton becomes a prop for some momentary parody. The landmark coupled with the others becomes a Read More …
Icons and other Signs and Seals
Halos, crosses, rainbows and umbrellas all underline relationships, or at least hover over them. The checkerboard pattern of the dark and light stones is laid out for the game of life. The explosion edged granite Read More …
Painting the Town
The bright billed toucan carries a primary welcome on the gate. The colours on fences, gates, walls and buildings brighten the drought dusted city. The colours applied by painters in twisting and head turning ways Read More …