Gallery – Michael Brimmer
If you ask Michael Brimmer what he likes, what inspires him, you’re in for the duration.
“Here goes,” he says, “Femme fatales, acid house hues, images that scream, honesty, sleep deprivation, stale cigarette smoke, vintage glasses – but not sunglasses, interesting mustaches, odd encounters, jazz from bebop to mystic fusion, people who keep things moving, bad make-up, glitter on the right people, booty bounce, street artists who don’t wear Carhart, New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, a slight sense of dazed bewilderment, Japanese films, things I’m not supposed to do, inappropriate humour, nerds with no social skills, warm beer, cold beer, champagne, Parisian weekends… and girls in amazing shoes.”
Phew! With such an array of inspirations, it’s not surprising his work with maverick art collective Goldtooth is so loud and colourful. Born 29 years ago, he grew up in Queensland, Australia, and now punches his weight round London, as much part of the club scene as the art scene.
“Every art show is a great excuse for another party,” he says, “Here’s to Andy Warhol and Capote – socialites, then artists.”
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