Castle Fine Art in Liverpool played host to the grand unveiling, welcoming guests to enjoy a first look at the stunning display of original oil paintings, and discuss the ideas and core messages behind the collection with the artist himself. While these works perfectly satirise selfies and put the zeitgeist of digital narcissism in the frame (so to speak!), Hamish was quick to explain to his crowd of collectors: “ It is not all bad news. Silliness and frivolity are just what the doctor ordered, and being profound all the time would be very tiring. Balance is the answer; substance and shallowness in varying quantities – deep discussion and small talk, both will always have their place. “So, as we unveil my latest collection, I champion this spirit of open mindedness, enjoying the marriage of cultures as I shoehorn the absurdity of modern culture in with the majesty of Old Master works, following that classic tradition in contemporary art – sublimating the banal with significance.”
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48 FINE ART COLLECTOR SPRING 2019
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