Guiness Time Writing Time 2022

Editor: So, this is "Guiness Time Writing Time" by Cornelius Annor, painted in 2022, using oil paint. The textures are what stand out initially – the flat planes of colour and how they contrast with these patterned fabrics and wallpaper. It feels… both intimate and slightly distant, like a memory. What strikes you when you look at this? Curator: Ah, yes! It's that push-and-pull, isn't it? That feeling of being invited into a very specific, personal space, but also held at arm's length by the artist's particular style. To me, the clashing patterns practically vibrate with a sense of lived-in reality. I love the hint of narrative in that title – "Guiness Time Writing Time" – almost like a diary entry. The colours are so unexpected. That unapologetic pink wall… it creates such a specific atmosphere. Doesn't it remind you of those faded Polaroids? The ones filled with intense personal history. And tell me, do you feel any personal connection to this particular scene and atmosphere? Editor: Polaroids, yes! That's exactly the vibe. There's a strong sense of place, even if I've never actually been in this room. Is that what makes it “narrative”? This feeling of having entered in the middle of the story? Curator: Absolutely! Narrative art isn't always about grand historical events. It's about suggestion, atmosphere, the clues the artist gives us to build our own stories. The artist wants to get us guessing. It is a snippet of a potential story… almost theatrical with its stage set like presentation! That little vignette happening on top of the dresser – the vintage TV, the framed photos, even the goofy mask, they create this unspoken story, which the viewer is able to get something out of depending on their experiences. And who hasn't felt the pressure, real or imagined, of “writing time”? Or making the best use of their time? Editor: So, it's not about what’s depicted, but *how* it’s depicted that unlocks the narrative. Curator: Precisely! That intersection of the personal and the… well, universal, is where the magic happens, and something like "Guiness Time Writing Time" really brings that out. A deeply felt encounter in paint… What more could one ask for?