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A stroke of madness can perhaps lead us to the perfect storm.

Discarded and destined for landfill, there is very minor scuff marks on the corners of the canvas; not visible unless closely inspected; not even a consideration if mounted in a floating frame. There is also a 2x2cm '7' shape tear on the top-left corner that I have chosen to leave and incorporate into the work rather than repair.

For me, these small 'imperfections' add to the story and spark curiosity - what made this mark? how did it happen? is this slight imperfection cause enough to discard it completely? define it as unusable?
How is it that we each perceive what is 'perfect' and what is not, so differently, and therefore by default, measure it in value as rubbish?

So then I wonder how often we see our own or others 'imperfections' - either obvious or non-apparent such as disease or injury to the brain - as reason enough to turn our backs & walk away. Too often.

** 'Stroke of Madness' had the input & collaboration of Gaylene Roggeveen for the initial session and her childlike enthusiasm, naivety, laughter, love & survival have been a continual influence on the overall concept of the piece. Painting together was easy. We weaved in and out of each other's marks, dancing around the canvas, trying to read & combine what we could each see in our heads, devoid of ego or ownership. My mad kiwi Hehita.