Hieronymus Bosch

If there was one person who could be applied with the term 'ahead of his time', it would be renaissance painter Hieronymous Bosch. Well back into the 15th century he was conjuring up the obtuse surruealist visions which were to be developed by Dali and Ernst more than 400 years later. He was the precursor to surruealism.

I'm not that much of an art buff (when it comes to painting, drawing etc. etc.), but I find Bosch's work extremely captivating. Not only is its historical context fascinating and downright perplexing, but the paintings are in themselves gobsmacking works of art and (observed from a distance, at least) surpass the efforts which were to be pursued by the surrualists in a more advanced age where our values and morals have been completely redefined and re-evaluated themselves. If we look at the work itself, Bosch is far more groundbreaking and inventive than the rest of these surrealists.

I discovered his work as it appears on the cover of numerous editions of books by Jorge Luis Borges.

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In May I shall be begin two posts which will become monthly regulars. One of them shall be called 'My state of mind' where I outline the state of mind I find myself over the course of a month and where I talk about my mood and events occuring in my life. I think that this will be a vital outlet as I no longer keep a diary. The other monthly regular shall be called 'The Remote Edges' where I shall post photographs of my weekly walks to the woods, parks and countrysides surrounding Dronfield. Keep your eyes peeled for both of these!

I have finally - after a wait of about a year - got back to writing fiction again. I have planned out four short stories, one of which has been finished and an another has been started. The one I finished is an attempt to create something even more perverted and sick and twisted than the 'David Crapper play'. It's called 'Penis Woman', and with this miniature I have gone beyond the bounds of depravity! Even the most tolerant, strongest characters will find themselves squeamish, faint-hearted and wanting to avert their eyes!

My laptop has finally been fixed, so I can get back to listening to my music and watching porn... :)