alfie poelsing.​
a taunt in doughty mews.
'A small, original painting, part of an upcoming series based on ideas of loneliness, sexuality and nature - set in and named after familiar locations in London.'
'A small, original painting, part of an upcoming series based on ideas of loneliness, sexuality and nature - set in and named after familiar locations in London.'
'A small, original painting inspired by a visit to Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath - blending ideas of man-made emissions with natural beauty, the familiar figure of Aphrodite emerges out of a plume of smoke that intrudes into the leafy landscape.'
'An original painting inspired by ideas of illusion and power creation. The Mill features the titular building resting upon distant marshland - generating plumes of smoke that billow above and disappear into a large pipe hidden behind a darkened, dying forest. The piece demonstrates the contrast of the natural and the man-made, with deceptive reflections showcasing two differing realities - one of peace, and one of destruction. The Mill is a continuation of the world crafted in Smoke and Mirrors, providing an alternate glimpse of the environment.'
'An original painting inspired by ideas of deception and realisation. Using a seemingly natural, reflected facade to disguise a tainted reality, Smoke and Mirrors hints at an ominous presence playing with our world from the shadows. This piece was produced during a revisit to my hometown - the Isle of Sheppey, where I was inspired by the marshland of the Elmley National Nature Reserve.'
'An original painting revolving around ideas of lust, voyeurism and intrusion. Cherries peeks into a ritualistic scene that hints at sexual intercourse through symbolism of growth, privacy and release. A large hand intrudes the scene through a darkened hole to remove the lid of a large decanter which small figures feed into. Cherries depicts a private scene which the viewer intrudes.'​
'An original painting derived from feelings of paranoia, seclusion and fear - this piece revolves around the feeding of power and fear into one source, in which it rapidly spreads and grows - inevitably inflicting harm. Malignant distorts the familiar environment of my London apartment to toy with the idea that something you think you know, may in fact be completely alien.'
'An original painting inspired by the interior of the Birkbeck Humanities Building in Bloomsbury, Smiling Faces tells a story of betrayal and distrust. Mysterious, smiling figures swing from lights as one lies face-down on the floor - cut down by another. This piece serves as advice, with it's name inspired by the R&B song Smiling Faces Sometimes (1971) by the band: The Undisputed Truth.'
'An original piece inspired by a trip to a disreputable Bazaar in Türkler, Türkiye. Insults were hurled at me and other passers-by when we did not interact with the male salesmen. Symbols of control and power are present in the piece through two marionette controllers which tie to both of the protagonist's hands - pulling them into the crowd.'
'An original painting inspired by overcrowding and the uncanny. Mouthbreathers features a crowd of figures with distorted faces who stand in unison with their mouths agape. This piece was inspired by annoyances often encountered on public transport - mouth breathing being one that I researched which distorts the face over time, leading to my depiction of these figures with recessed chins, crooked noses and tired eyes.'