Charming.

I believe Alan Baker has changed his name to charming. I have to be honest. Makes me like him more. The feel of the website is far removed from the general reserved, slick or formal vibes you get when visiting others. This is refreshing as it appears to be work on a purely commercial scale. No bending over for the rich who may wish to purchase some work. Though of course, it was the work which fundamentally caught my eye. Not only do a few pieces appear to masquerade as creations on cardboard (unfortunate reality:linen) but the painterly quality holds definite traces of classic training/awareness. Think the word, quality, sums it up. But with a twist. This isn't the average artist who is merely capable of using oil paint. The content is entertaining and potentially unexpected. Traces of dark humour, sex, a mockery of various elements/personas in society, some form of political address, yet any serious undertone is diminished by either a hidden element of amusement within the work or the general overview of works.




This man has something to say. It resides in his observations of various elements around him. Yet hes not taking it to seriously. This is the kind of shiz I'm well keen on beyond cardboard. KEEN.