Ben Ashton-Bell 'From A Distance We All Look The Same'

This Friday just passed was the opening of my friend Ben Ashton-Bell's first solo art exhibition. Each image dealt with the notion of a different phobia. Ben uses a beautiful combination of figurative forms and intricate pattern. The result is an interesting paradox of control and whimsical chaos.

























I nabbed this one! It was very exciting putting the little yellow sticker underneath the piece. You can't really see in the photo but in the top left corner it reads 'We are the same' - I really like that. You know, its the reminder that we are all animals with beating hearts and at a base level, have the same needs and motivations as our four legged, two legged, winged friends.

My friend Elise and I have been talking about Totem Animals recently...perhaps mine is a panda bear?














Well done Benny!