What George didn't know was that I had recently stored a couple of paintings under Jonny's bed, to keep them safe. Not just any paintings, they were done by an artist who, way back in the 60's and 70's exhibited and sold his work in New York, London, on the continent. His work isn't to everyone's taste, I really like some of them, but really it is the story behind the works which make them special to me.
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He often represented himself as a fish, not surprising, given his surname! This one is called The Interrogator, Finn Haddock represented himself as the red fish.
To cut a long story short, without any knowledge that the paintings were there, George had a terrible night. When he got up this morning he said he would never sleep in that room again... The room had changed shape and he was being tortured in the darkness, in a pit. He said he felt as though someone was trying to pull his body apart. Obviously this is a highly edited version, but George isn't given to fanciful notions.
The story of how I bought the paintings (at auction) is for another post.
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I'm not surprised..The Interrogator is frightening! The poor tortured soul (Dr H).
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PS Hope all your colds bu$$er off soon.
Hi Jane, What a man,e was a tortured soul, but he didn't crumble. I think you will find part ii quite interesting. We only succumbed to colds because we had run out of fenugreek seeds however, a new supply was secured yesterday, fenugreek 'tea' has now been imbibed and we are fighting the pesky cold off already.
DeleteSorry to hear about the cold virus visiting everyone. Hope it doesn't stay long.
ReplyDeletePowerful art. Doesn't surprise me about George's uncomfortable night considering it sounds like Dr. Haddock put the tortured bits of his soul into those paintings.
Hi Janet, Watch out for part 2, it won't be as scary, but it is interesting. The colds are being fought off using tea - fenugreek 'tea'!
DeleteWow, your posting gave me goosebumps! It seems that both your husband and Ian are sensitive to psychic disturbances. Ian has posted about incidences, as well. What do you plan to do with the paintings? The Interrogator is especially powerful. It feels like there are swirling evil forces raging through it! I'm glad it is a continent away from me.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms Sparrow, Sorry, I didn't mean to spook you, but I thought it was interesting. Not all of his paintings are scary, but they are all powerful. Watch out for part 2.
DeletePowerful images. I can believe the demons weren't trapped in the oils.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, They are powerful. We have been their caretakers for probably 12 years now and I'll tell you why in part II - I just haven't got the time right now.
DeleteHello Elaine...I'm very late in commenting again. Gardening chores have taken over my life. It will be that way for at least another month.
ReplyDeleteYour post is not a good bedtime story for me. Fortunately, I'm editing photos tonight and will be up for awhile. I believe the paintings are that powerful. I don't believe I could have them in my home.
I'm ready to hear how you acquired these paintings...take care and stay well.
Hi Meggie, Many apologies, it was a bit strong, not intended to upset anyone. The paintings are powerful. Part two will tell you why I ended up with them, but it won't contain any more images.
DeleteBusy day ahead of us today we have to travel up the coast to visit the Aged Aunt, should be fun!
Hi Elaine....no apology necessary. They are truly haunting. I can't imagine what he endured to paint like this.But you can be sure that his pain is locked in on the canvas. I'm also a painter, so I understand a little about art. Have a good day with your travels...
DeleteWhat a spooky story. It makes you wonder, doesn't it? They really are tortured paintings and I can imagine how they would haunt a room.
ReplyDeleteHi Evlyn, Absolutely right, they are mostly (but not exclusively) tortured paintings. I had been checking their condition the other day, which is why some of the spookier ones were in the house.....
DeleteThat's an amzing story...Poor George! I've never really thought about paintings 'holding' emotions before. Hope thatyouall feel better soon. Jx
ReplyDeleteHello Jan, Thank you - George is feeling much better now.
DeleteWe grew fenugreek as a green manure at the allotment a few years ago - the smell was wonderful. I don't think I could have the paintings in the house!I am looking forward to hearing how you acquired them though.I hope you're all feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Scarlet, The magic of fenugreek tea! Feeling much better, thank you!
DeleteFenugreek tea for a cold? I'll try that remedy next time it's needed. Looking forward to hearing about how you acquired the paintings.
ReplyDeleteHi Doohie, The tea is made from fenugreek seeds and should be boiled for a minute(unusual, but necessary. There is some science behind the choice of fenugreek - I'll post it when I find the link.
DeleteWow those are some powerful paintings! And what a story. Art therapy is an excellent way to deal with trauma. I can't imagine what that poor man went through.
ReplyDeleteHi Knatolee, This is a small selection of them. My photographs don't do them justice, they really are complex and multi-layered.
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