The Halo Art Gallery
There is a story behind this piece that would suggest
it was taken during Archie’s ill-fated attempt to climb Everest and pertains to
be the only piece of evidence as to what happened to one of the party members
that never returned from said expedition, the party member known only as
Timothy in official documents and according to sworn testimony and this
picture, which is seen as a tribute to his bravery as it shows his final
moments as he left the camp you can just make out the figure of a man in the
haze, Timothy gave his own life to save the others
(I say they ate him)
Here
we have one of Archie’s more abstract works that generates much interest and
speculation ~ so much has been said about this piece like “Is it a metaphor for
the grave?” ~ “Is there something missing from the life of the artist that his
work just isn’t fulfilling anymore?” ~ “It’s a hole” ~ “They want HOW much? For
a picture of a hole?” Personally as it
was taken in the artist’s own home I am of the opinion he took it as part of a
survey for some repairs and somehow it got into his portfolio, and well you
know what some art critics are like cant tell there Monet from there elbow, and
yet ME they fire, I classically trained artist, I tell you there is no justice,
its all about who you know, I didn’t want this job you know, I could do so much
better.
Reminiscent of his earlier work “techno-fear” here we see once again the untold rage sometimes held by artists that is so often released when they create a piece, they say it’s a fine line between genius and madness, I say Archie has not only crossed that line but is living in loon-Ville as we speak. Rumours that he trashed this room because someone dropped a coin are so far unfounded,
Again we see the
tragedy that has haunted most of Archie’s career and private life and lead to
some very dark works. The subject of this photo was Archie’s very own pet dog
Fido, the subject of some of his other works like “See Fido run” ~ “See Fido
eat” and the controversial even shocking some say “See Fido licking his
bollocks” ~ it is worth noting though as Fido did not leave a note of any kind
the reason for him taking his own life in such a manner remains a mystery. I’m
surprised he didn’t do it sooner though.
Please note no animals were harmed in the production of this page or the above photo named pet-suicide
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