edwardpovey
Sleight of Hand
Edward Povey
1997
Oil on linen
20 x 22 inches
Signed and dated upper right
In the artist's own collection
For some years I had been interested in the notion of the inner child – studying the work of John Bradshaw – the family therapist, and when this design appeared – showing the magician, amazed to find the inner child appearing before him, I knew it was a new reminder of this enduring concern. I love the theatrical quality…the spotlight and the heavy folds of the tablecloth.
© Copyright Edward Povey 2009