An Evolution of Love

I've been working with performance artist Bridgett Ane Lawrence on the imagery for her new production An Evolution of Love. 

This is a dance play written, choreographed, and performed by Bridgett Ane for the Brighton Fringe Festival, taking place from May 17–19 at the Marlborough Theatre. In addition to these stills, I have created films that will serve as the backdrop for part of the performance.

She's a fearless, talented performer and also an Asana Yoga Champion.

I wish her every success!

Poison Arrows

Poison Arrows from Gaynor Perry on Vimeo.

It's not impossible or unsurmountable, just say it out loud

Could be that you think it doesn't matter if you keep your feelings locked away

Darling, poison arrows will fade to dust

Sometimes it's hard to trust

First we crawl, then we walk, then we run and then we fly

Embracing all the new beginnings I'm calling to me every day

The grass is long in the meadow, I trace the contours where we lay

Darling, say those arrows fade to dust - only time will tell for us

Something to say coloured by the night

Just like a dance there's letting go and holding on

Spirited away like fallen leaves

Melt into the ground, we're just resting - we're resting

And I'll see you for you, you'll see me for me - what arrows?

Tiny shoots are breaking through, reaching up into the blue

I'll see you for you, you'll see me for me

I'll see you for you, you'll see me for me

with

Simone Austwick

Howard Austwick

Film, photography & music

written, performed, produced

© ℗ Gaynor Perry

Portrait of Derek Ridgers

Derek Ridgers, photographer.

Derek's Wikipedia Page

www.derekridgers.com

I first met Derek nearly 20 years ago, and I must say, he doesn’t seem to have changed much over the years. His hair may be a little greyer, but his unassuming and pragmatic nature remains steadfast, as does his dry sense of humour.

An expert in his field, Derek is a modest man who has built an immense and diverse body of work. Known for his striking documentation of British subcultures, he has captured the essence of movements such as punk, skinhead, New Romantic, and fetish scenes. His portraits include iconic figures like James Brown, Clint Eastwood, and Johnny Depp, as well as politicians, artists, and writers.

Derek’s journey into photography began after studying graphic design at Ealing School of Art, where he was a contemporary of Freddie Mercury. He initially worked as an art director in advertising before transitioning to photography, inspired by his love of music and live events. One of his earliest photographs was taken at a concert featuring Ron Wood, Eric Clapton, and Pete Townshend in 1973.

Despite photographing Hollywood A-listers, Derek remains grounded, giving equal attention to his prolific archives of British subculture. His work has been featured in renowned publications such as The Face, NME, and The Sunday Times. Fair and impartial, he devotes his full and focused attention to every subject.

He’s something of an enigma, really.

Encephalic Cleansing

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The idea behind these paintings is not to think, but to purge.

Each painting:

25x 25 cm

gouache on watercolour paper

The series continues here.

Vault: Music for Silent Gothic Treasures

Vault is a compelling and uncanny musical happening in which original music by Sarah Angliss, performed live in gothic revivalist buildings, breathes new life into rarely seen silent gothic treasures from the BFI National Archive.  Films of this kind mix romance with ancient ruins, witchcraft, transfigurations and many other gothic tropes.  They are the inspiration for Vault – a live score, featuring 45 minutes of Sarah's original work.  She's performing Vault with a small ensemble of musicians using theremin and other electronics, vocals, cello, percussion and her hand built musical automata.  This exciting and ambitious project has been made possible by an Individual’s Award from the PRS for Music Foundation.

Sarah invited me into the fold to document the rehearsals and run-throughs leading up to the first performance which took place at the BFI South Bank, London on Saturday 14 December.   Here's the story so far ...

The players, in the green room at the BFI just before they went on stage: 

Sarah Angliss

Jenny Angliss

Bela Emerson

Paul Snowdon / Time Attendant

Stephen Hiscock

BFI South Bank, London: Saturday 14 December

Sarah meets one of her heros, Peter Sasdy – director of The Stone Tape

Rehearsal Rooms, Brighton:  Sunday 8 December