Pushing Aside the Gates of Darkness
Why use Rouault as a starting point?
lThe sombre serious appearance of his work seemed appropriate for work looking at questions of morality and mortality.
lHis work has a simple directness.
lHis work looks as if it has been produced quickly in fluid strokes and would provide a role model for the production of a piece of work every day.
lThe stained glass image seemed to be appropriate evoking both churches and pubs or bars.
lThe image of shattered glass would stand for both bomb damage and broken lives.
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