Kurt Hickson

A decaying urban environment. Bombarded by media images. The face as a physical insight into the inner core of the self. A failed society. Obsession. An unconscious need for heroes. Bus shelter Scratchitti. The movie close-up. Depression. The mirror reflex. Recycling old images. The war on terror. A need for humour. Alienation. Oversized heads. Rebelling against political correctness. Familiar facial territories. 80's action stars. A sense of individual identity. Scars. Timeless epic struggles. 7000 distinct expressions. Remembering youth. Deep-seated prejudices. Iconic leaders and political figures. The fascination and curiosity we all have with our own image. Rude and crude text. Public personas. Isolation. Positive projection. A detailed world. The urge to leave a mark behind.Revolution-Evolution, Acrylic, 2008V for Vindication? Acrylic, 2008The Worlds Number 1, Mixed Media, 2008Vice Versa, Marker pen and Acrylic, 2008Persona Royale (Detail), Acrylic, 2006