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| Catalogue The first Jester to appear was “The Word Jester He came in autumn when the Oaks were shedding gold, When, a festival of words blew waves of metaphors into the thought laden air. I took my usual inspirational stroll in an Oak lined avenue without a hat and as chance would have it an acorn bounced off my newly shaven head. This blessing from an autumn Muse proved to be the impregnation of surprising inspiration. 1. Word Jester, 149 X 139 mm. Acrylic on canvas Wat wil die Nar sê? Woorde, metafore vir gedagtes, sinspeling op sinne, sinnelose uitsprake van wysheid, insigte deursigtig in ervaringswaas, helderheid met klanke vertroebel, vermomings wat geen aanstoot gee, verkledings wat droefheid versier en eensaamheid verswelg. Praat om te vermaak, lag met verdriet, speel met wat voorkom in een hand en in die ander, iets wat alles anders bespiet. Dans op waardig gebied, sonder skroom op eenmalig musiek. Vertel met ligaamstaal, verstaanbaar in spieëls, die waarheid siet. 2. Die Kok-Nar, 150 X 100 mm, Acrylic on canvas The second Jester appeared shortly after the Word Jester had received much attention, admiration, documentation and general registration. The word festival had begun and culinary expectations were being projected by a cooking friend, whilst partaking in a morning coffee delight at Café Dijon, in the very street where my Oaken Blessing fell. The Chef then shared his culinary mission for the day and then the little bruise on my scalp echoed the tingle of inspirational sound…”Die Kok-Nar” were the words that brought this painting to life. Wat wil die Kok-Nar kook? Geregte met smaak en veelvuldig keur, resepte na stemming van weleer. Speel met sy spieëlpan, toor met daagliks brood oor ’n vlam van lewenslus en so, fynproewers’ saligheid te blus. Hy bedien sy kuns op borde van goeie wil , versier met aandag, die oordelens oog van Koning klant te stil. The Chef’s words, recipes and perceptions of his Jesting role, swirling in the air above my naked head, I walked around the block to find a Jester seated in his creative paradise, where light, colour and twinkling Rainbow Things abound. That’s where this bright Jester was found. 3. The Colour Jester – Die Kleur-Nar, 130 X 100 cm, Acrylic on canvas Wat kleur die Kleur-Nar? Hy kleur die lewe met vrolik humeur In prentjies om die Reenboog te vereer. A visitor came to negotiate the acquisition of a painting and saw The Word Jester standing in my passage. My visitor’s curiosity then moved the Jester Muse to sow more words in the season of gold. Security was my visitor’s business mode. He was inspired to let “Die Slot-Nar” transpire, but the Muse caused The Music Jester to replace my visitor’s desire. Two seasons later, this Jester did his first dance on a magic stone in France. 4. Die Slot-Nar – The Lock Jester, Image size 47 X 32 cm, 4 colour lithograph Wat sluit die Slot-Nar? Hy sluit gehue, gehegtheid en die genade van onsekerheid, om veilig in onwetenheid te verkeer. 5. The Law Jester, 53 X 37 cm, 4 colour lithograph What wager doth the Law Jester wage? Not to win or to loose, That’s for the Justice Jester to peruse. According to the entries in my sketch book several Jesters sprang to the pages in short succession and underwent transformation in Atelier Grand Village. 6. Die Wyn-Nar, 75 X 57 cm, 5 colour Lithograph Stellenbosch is not only known for the Oaks that scatter golden leaves and drop acorns on unsuspecting artists’ heads, but for the blessings endowed by Wine Makers and the adoration of The Vine. Wat is die Wyn-Nar se droom? ‘n Goeie oesjaar Om diep in sy kelder te laat slaap En later in iemand anders ’n droom te laat ontwaak. 7, 8, 9, 10. The Jester Quartet, each 33 X 24 cm, A set of four 4 colour Lithographs The Flower Jester What scent beguiles this Jester most? What perfume inspires this olfactory fiend? What flavor charms his tasting palate and nimble tongue? It’s the mystery of flowers on the wind. It’s the memories of earthly delights that quench desires so quick to pass through an expectant orifice between eye and heart that fulfill a passing sense. Die Vuur-Nar - The Fire Jester Wat brand die Vuur-Nar? Sy brand die verlede met yskoue waaragtigheid om haar skaamte te veras. Sy brand die toekoms met die vlam van oortuiging wat haar trots verdamp. Sy brand alles wat voorkom in die vonk van aanwesigheid. The Music Jester - Die Musiek-Nar Wat is dit wat die Musiek-Nar maak? Hy pluk aan snaar, tokkel op klavier, om luisterende oor te plesier en soms oop harte saggies met liefde te raak. The Flying Jester Whither doth the Flying Jester fly? Somewhere and eventually to return, past the moon or into the blinding sun? To imagine wings, not to ask where this desire to fly begun. 11. Die Geld-Nar - The Money Jester, 70 X 48 cm, 4 colour Lithograph Wat is die Geld-Nar se grootste plesier? Om te skommel met koper, silver, goud en papier Om meer te maak van iets wat vloei soos ’n nimmer eindig rivier. 12. Birthday Jester, 100 X 80 cm, Acrylic on canvas One evening in France a Printing Jester was moved to dance, the music was wild and rhythm began a chaotic trance which caused spectacles to fly to the floor of The Studio Barn and devide, two halves, lenses, frame and ear holding curls, became a chance to dance this regenerating prance. and thus the reflected numerals sixty nine, a Birthday greeting in advance. 13. Two Fools, a painting and a boat, 80 X 100 cm, Oil and Tempera on canvas There is a painting titled “The Ship of Fools” that made a journey from North to South along a devious route. Its destination well known to those who deal in the exchange of Art. This reflection of a painting fool leaping from a metaphoric sinking boat with a steadying foolish hand will in time reveal the mystery of an enigmatic ship destined to sail imagination’s ocean wide. 14. Jumping Jester, 70 X 80 cm, Oil and Tempera on canvas In which direction does he jump? The only option for any creature is up, However slight or forceful the intent. A moment of freedom, short and quickly spent Will cause an uncertain gravitational delight, a landing, uncertain but without a trace of fright. 15. Writing Jester – Skryf-Nar, 80 X 70 cm, Tempera and oil on canvas Wat skryf die Skryf-Nar? Hy skryf letters aanmekaar geryg om te getuig oor alles skryfbaar, vir erkenning en gejuig. 16. The perfume Jester, 80 X 60 cm, Oil on canvas What scent beguiles this olfactory fool? Is it the mystery of flowers on a breeze or the memory of earthly delight that excite, in passing through that curious nose? 17. The Jester’s Hat I, 70 X 50 cm, Oil and Tempera on canvas Why does the Jester don a three cornered hat? Is it not so that some unknowing King decreed. This cultural phenomenon alluding to a pair of ears and following tail of a stubborn mule. 18. The Jester’s Hat II, 83 X 60 cm, Oil and Tempera on canvas Waarom dra die Nar ‘n driehoek hoed? Een of ander Koning het hom met die bevel versoen. Was dit om dwaasheid te laat geld, twee ore, ’n eselstert wat volg, word as symbool genoem. 19. Music Jester –Musiek-Nar, 83 X 60 cm, Oil on canvas Wat maak die Musiek-Nar? Hy pluk aan snaar tokkel op klavier, blaas ’n deuntjie om luisterend oor te plisie en soms oop harte saggies met liefde te raak 20. The Key Jester, 70 X 60 cm, Oil on canvas He deems to have those tricks that unlock hidden chambers of the mind where secrets transform through passing time. He claims the skill to liberate whatever mysteries King Mind is able to devise. 21. The Infernal Jester, 120 X 60 cm, Oil and Tempera on canvas What eruption consumes this Jester? Is it the mystic spark of inspiration that ignites his creative soul, or is it a desire evoked by his Muse that quenches the burning thirst beyond his egoistic will? |
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| Note about medium: Leon paints in tempera using raw pigments, egg and dammar varnish. Grounds are prepared with French chalk, Titanium Oxide, Gelatine and Boiled Linseed oil. | ||||||
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