I have acted and performed all my life and is a necessary part of my existence. Capturing life and having an understanding of different walks of life is something I am truely passionate about. I resist the need to judge another as we all may be in that position at some point and would prefer to find an understanding and learn from this person instead of locking their souls out of our own. It is an opportunity to see more of who we are and .Perception is everything. I admire artists who are not afraid to go to 'dark places' who indulge in the grotesque and take risks. Who are open to themselves and who do not lock themselves out of their depths.
I have lately been working with artist William Platz on some performance ideas in his studio. He is working towards an exhibition next year and has hand sculptured puppets for us to dress and act in. It is interesting the persona you take on board as a puppet. I have a particular interest in this type of performance at present and am undergoing Butoh training at Zen Zen Zo in Brisbane which influenced this collaboration. Please see some studio shots below of the process. And also some life drawings of mine. He is an exceptional artist and also art intellectual, being a head lecturer at Queensland College of the Arts. And more recently won the Marie Ellis 2017 Prize for Drawing. Check more about him here http://boszgallery.com.au/artists/william-platz/
