John Connolly's Solo show 'Edges and Hedges at No Naked Walls Gallery

Описание: This film is of John Connolly's solo show, 'Edges and Hedges' at No Naked Walls Gallery, in Bramley,Nr Guildford in Surrey. Uk.
Edge - the point just before something very different and noticeable happens:

Hedge - a boundary - a line of bushes or small trees planted very closetogether, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road:


I am drawn towards ‘Edges'. Having acted professionally for nearly 20 years, I was always fascinated by the relationship between performer and audience. When standing on stage under the lights, there is an invisible wall and it is almost impossible to see the audience. For the audience, it works the other way. They sit in the dark and look onto a well lit stage.Two totally different worlds.
As an artist, I am also inspired by edges. Standing on a beach or on top of a cliff, the edge of the land… looking out to sea inspires me where two totally different worlds meet. When I look at the sea, it appears to be relatively unspoilt. I wonder at the ever changing light and colours.
When I paint in the New Forest I enjoy being on the edge, , sometimes looking in, and sometimes looking out.
I walk along the country paths near my home in Derbyshire and am drawn towards field edges. Its always interesting to see ‘what’s on the other side’ The hedges often dividing two different worlds.