I am getting rather excited about an exhibition of Merny’s work in Bristol running from 12-18 July 2024, in other words, starting on Friday this week, entitled ‘A Waste of Paint’. Time enough to enjoy this recent piece that was painted during a paint jam a couple of weeks ago. It is great to see that Merny is able to get out and paint from time to time as he has to juggle his painting free time with parental duties.
The piece tells its own story, that you don’t really need to hear from me, because you can work it out for yourself. The naively painted characters, which look like they have been painted with brush work are sharing a tender moment of illness and care, but in a humorous setting. The trademark bullet labels are there and accompanied by steps 1 and 2. A wonderful piece, and so different from much of what you tend to see in Bristol.
Natural adventures 
The bullet labels make their work so unique
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That’s true – it was a device he introduced ba few years ago, and it seems to have stuck.
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Do you know where the exhibition is taking place?
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Yes – 17 Midland Road in Old Market – just along from the Mr Penfold murals.
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Many thanks 🙏🏼
Are you going to the opening?
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Yes, I plan to sometime between 6 and 9 tomorrow. Would you like a lift?
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I’m also trying to go to the ‘My Dog Sighs’ exhibition opening which is also tomorrow evening at ‘That Art Gallery’ on Upper Maudlin St so let me know what your thoughts are . . .
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Hi, I am pretty knackered if I am honnest – the post Covid fatigue has kicked in. I will be going to Merny’s exhibition at around 6-6.30 ish but won’t be staying too long. Then I will probably come home. I might try and make it to MDS next week if I get time.
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