Memory is a funny old thing isn't it. By definition it is the faculty of the brain by which data is encoded, stored and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. We, in general terms, also hold on to memories of things that have... Continue Reading →
Swans Reflecting Elephants – Salvador Dali
You know, the world is full of things which makes your brain believe that it can see something which isn’t actually there. You know what I am talking about… things like seeing a hot dog in clouds or a face in the pattern of fabric. It’s called Pareidolia, and it is a psychological phenomenon where... Continue Reading →
Five O’clock shadows in Disney-Dali Land – Todd Schorr
When I was a kid (and to an extent now), I loved watching Disney films. I drove my brother to distraction (he is 18 years older than me) watching "The Jungle Book" and "The Fox and the Hound" repetitively. As I got a bit older "Alice in Wonderland" became a firm favourite as it brought... Continue Reading →
Couple aux têtes pleines de nuages – Salvador Dali
I don't usually open with someone else's words, but Dali's "Couple with their heads full of clouds", really brings to mind the poetry of Percy Shelley for me, so here is the first stanza for you to enjoy while looking at this beautiful piece of surrealism. "I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers, From... Continue Reading →
Atomic Leda – Salvador Dali
Zeus...he was a bit of a boy wasn't he? When he wasn't ruling the rest of the gods, or bringing the thunder, he was off seducing women in animal form. When I say seducing...I'm not convinced they had a lot of choice in the matter. In fairness to Zeus, he probably had a few psychological... Continue Reading →
Metamorphosis of Narcissus
Dali, is by far one of my favourite artists. While I appreciate he's not palatable for everyone as the content of the work is often uncomfortable in its presentation, or it's so surreal that literal thinkers bypass it totally, there is a pure genius in his art work, and just a little understanding of the... Continue Reading →