Comment by Michael F Brien on February 7, 2014 at 12:33

HI Felix. No Socks!

Mikalis

Comment by Stoimen on February 7, 2014 at 14:25

No socks? Really? Why?

Comment by Michael F Brien on February 8, 2014 at 5:40

Artist - no socks.

He isn't wearing socks.

Comment by Félix MONGET on February 8, 2014 at 8:06

Well well...Australian sense of humour I suppose. I thought you came to discuss serious issues. Socks, no socks : who care?  Try to concentrate on the meaning of the painting before writing bullshit. Félix

Comment by Michael F Brien on February 8, 2014 at 9:23

I'm Spanish. I can do without arrogancy thank you. I am not saying

the Spanish don't wear socks either, at least I don't think so.

It is a cliché perhaps but strangely the shadow in the painting really

emphasizes that he may have bare ankles. The arms, face are the same

colour. The devotion of playing requiring such physical energy.

Comment by Michael F Brien on February 8, 2014 at 10:24

Rose says:

The tradition of the signs of recognition is so often lost on the

internet. It was just that. The Roma are amazing at the art of

body language signs or signs they have passed by a place.

The art of opening communication is like this too.

Unfortunately it failed in this instance.

 

 

Comment by Michael F Brien on February 8, 2014 at 10:50

I looked at what I could from your work and liked it, but I live with

memories of two wars. I do like your work. I also have to live with the

fact of my non Romany stepfather not allowing me to accept a

scholarship at a young age to Oxford.

My friend who is seventh generation Australian saved my life and set it on course again, and I have done over two hundred works all thanks to her. She also had found otherRomany friends here for me.

Comment by Félix MONGET on February 8, 2014 at 11:29

Don't worry any longer Mikalis. It's all right. Every thing is fine. I believe I got what you meant. Incidentally he wears socks. Same colour than skin, just for the sake of equilibrium...  

Comment by Michael F Brien on February 8, 2014 at 12:11

Your work is full of expression and I am posting a portrait of myself I hope you will also like.

Mikalis

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