An unreceptive audience

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How true to life this is, sadly. Marvelous observation and characterization, Peter. The couple taking a selfie at the back really take the biscuit. Great to see your work again.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 27 Sep 09:27:29

Thank you Lewis :) (As you mentioned, I haven't been around much lately as I have had a lot going on!)

Posted by Peter Allwright on Fri 27 Sep 10:01:45

Mobile, mobiles and more b.... mobiles! Such a clever piece of work Peter.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Fri 27 Sep 10:44:43

Great painting and love the idea behind it.

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 27 Sep 11:37:04

Thank you for your kind words, Tessa and Heather.

Posted by Peter Allwright on Fri 27 Sep 12:13:45

Such a true image, so sad, good observation, Peter!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 27 Sep 14:57:01

Thank you Thalia.

Posted by Peter Allwright on Fri 27 Sep 15:16:27

Just about sums it all up..love all the different characters but they seem to all have one thing in common. Everyone is isolated and alone not just the single guy. Very well done Peter.

Posted by Linda Monk on Wed 13 Nov 13:40:42

Thank you Linda. Very good observation!

Posted by Peter Allwright on Wed 13 Nov 14:05:45

Hang on Studio Wall

27/09/2019

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Observation based on the way that phones are now having an effect on direct social interaction. Oil on linen. 50x70cm

About the Artist

Peter Allwright

Full time artist. I paint in oils, usually in a naive style, but I am also veering over to a more fine art style using an almost monochromatic tone. Exhibited in numerous shows, including the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2018. My work is in several art galleries and I am…

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