Prep. My first ever school photo and they gave it to my parents for free because no matter how hard they tried they couldn't get me to smile. Either I was depressed from an early age, or I knew how to work the system. Truth is (according to legend) I had a front tooth out and didn't want it to show.
I don't have a great memory of what things were like when I was small. I remember endless, hot summer days and endless drawings of Disney cartoon characters. I don't remember talking much but I remember thinking alot. Growing up in a large family you don't have to say much, just keep out of people's way.
This shot is a great example of what the person sees through the instamatic viewfinder not lining up with the actual picture. All the photos from Mum's camera had a little space off to the right.
First Holy Communion. My brother Nick stands next to me. You can see how the viewfinder on Mum's Hanimex instamatic camera doesn't line up with the lens. We have years' worth of photos with a little extra space to the right. I'm glad the curtains have been so well captured though so that some pretentiously kitsch nightclub owners can get them to decorate the place, or am I talking them up...?
In the early nineties, it was clear I was losing the follicular battle, but winning in the 'I'm an artist, take me seriously' couture department. Mum, on the other hand...
