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Home / Poetry and stories / The Ship of Fools
Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by admin

The Ship of Fools

We stood on top of the World
Under the joyful sky,
In thunder and rain and heartache and pain
And the Ship of Fools sailed by…

A part of the Fable and Folklore collection

Category: Poetry and stories

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Tonight, as coronavirus takes hold in the UK, the Tonight, as coronavirus takes hold in the UK, the people of our small island stand together, leaning out of windows, stepping onto balconies, standing in their gardens, and applaud the keyworkers in this battle. In our tiny hilltop hamlet of Clutton Hill in Somerset we heard applause from far and wide, and it made us feel bonded with the entire country. What a unique experience - in the face of such adversity, such simple kindness, empathy and heartfelt appreciation for all those who are risking everything to keep us safe, fed, comfortable and healthy. . . . . . #applaudingthenhs #nhs #nationalhealthservice #keyworkersyourock #supportingthenhs #publicappreciation #showingoursupport #heroes #coronavirus #corona #frontlineworkers #inittogether #covid_19 #covid19 #nhsheroes #thenationalhealthservice #fightingthecoronavirustogether #selfisolation #stayingathome #clappinghands #clappingforthenhs #somersetgarden #ilovethenhs #ilovethenhsanditsstaff #ilovethenhsbecauseitsbloodywonderful
'Warrior' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 2000 This id 'Warrior' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 2000 This idea began with an urge to try painting aboriginal art, as well as some kind of very angry, very much mutilated warrior figure. I added ear bones that were on the outside rather than the inside of his head, and that seemed to fit the garish, grotesque nature of this rather odd picture. . . . . . #instaart #darkart #surrealart #artwork #weirdart #warrior #artistsoninstagram #creepyart #lowbrowart #creative #instaartist #arte #artistic #acrylicpainting #tribal #ethnic #aboriginalart #aboriginalstyle #monster #fantasyart #africandesign #tribalart #artofinstagram #strange #strangeart #bizarreart #macabreart #figurepainting #beautifulbizarre #horrorart
Some close up details of a little doodle I've done Some close up details of a little doodle I've done for my young nephew who is obsessed with space travel and the planets. Since I can't visit my family for the foreseeable future, this will have to zoom off through my letterbox to their house instead... . . . . . #blackandwhiteartwork #veganartist #novelillustration #draw #instaart #penandink #inkdrawing #creative #artoftheday #arte #illustrator #artsy #instaartist #artistic #pendrawing #inkart #artistsoninstagram #instablackandwhite #beautifulbizarre #artoninstagram #scifiart #sciencefictionartwork #spacerocket #cartoonspacerocket #penandinkdrawing #cartoondrawing #spacetravel #spaceship
A little doodle I've done for my young nephew who A little doodle I've done for my young nephew who is obsessed with space travel and the planets. Since I can't visit my family for the foreseeable future, this will have to zoom off through my letterbox to their house instead... . . . . . #blackandwhiteartwork #veganartist #novelillustration #draw #instaart #penandink #inkdrawing #creative #artoftheday #arte #illustrator #artsy #instaartist #artistic #pendrawing #inkart #artistsoninstagram #instablackandwhite #beautifulbizarre #artoninstagram #scifiart #sciencefictionartwork #spacerocket #cartoonspacerocket #penandinkdrawing #cartoondrawing #spacetravel #spaceship
'Standing on the shoulders of giants' (acrylic pai 'Standing on the shoulders of giants' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 2000 The tide of history sweeps away all pretence that we humans have any idea what we're doing... A surreal and sad image of an Ozymandias-type god staring blindly into the future as George Bush Jnr rides nowhere on a broken carousel horse, feebly celebrating some imaginary victory. . . . . . #beautifulbizarre #strangeart #colourfulart #egyptiansculpture #colourfulpatterns #psychedelicart #painting #instaart #acrylicpaint #floraldesign #surrealart #egyptian #decorative #patterns #acrylic #patterndesign #abstractartist #acrylicpainting #ancientegypt #surrealism #creative #artoftheday #instaartist #artistic #standingontheshouldersofgiants #merrygoroundhorse #carouselhorse #americanflag #dunce #jingoism
'BABY' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 'Her past 'BABY' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 'Her past life was washed away in the fresh blue womb, and she burst forth, reborn and re-engineered, as a biological miracle - no longer a stranger in a strange land, but a new child in a wondrous world.' . . . . . #crazyart #instaart #fantasyart #futureshock #acrylicpainting #strangeart #creative #portraiture #arte #artoftheday #artistic #instaartist #artsy #deviantart #artoninstagram #darkart #beautifulbizarre #humanfaces #storytellingart #fantasypainting #scifi #scifiart #sciencefictionart #alien #creepyart #creepy #futuretimes #surrealart #weirdartwork #newborn
'CHATTERBOXES' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 In 'CHATTERBOXES' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 Inspired by african tribal art, and a trip to the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford - a cornucopia of trinkets, totems and bizarre treasures from the mysterious world of mankind. . . . . . #instaart #darkart #surrealart #artwork #weirdart #africanart #artistsoninstagram #creepyart #lowbrowart #creative #artoftheday #instaartist #arte #artistic #acrylicpainting #tribal #ethnic #african #africanstyle #portraits #fantasyart #africandesign #tribalart #artofinstagram #strange #strangeart #bizarreart #macabreart #figurepainting #beautifulbizarre
'Carousel' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 The ve 'Carousel' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 The very first painting I did on this larger format. Made up of faces from LIFE magazine, and portraying the darker side of the human character, circling around a fragile egg - a symbolic planet earth. . . . . . #darkart #painting #surreal #instaart #fantasyart #artoftheday #surrealart #humannature #lowbrowart #egg #portraits #acrylicpainting #macabre #weirdart #portraiture #creative #arte #instaartist #artistic #artsy #instagram_faces #psychedelic #deviantart #artoninstagram #art #artistsoninstagram #contemporaryart #strangeart #creepyart #beautifulbizarre
THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. These products are only he THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. These products are only here in my home because of the hard work of local drivers and shop workers - who I know have to provide their own protective clothing and who get a week's sick pay (or none at all). I'm fully aware of how bloody lucky I am in the midst of this surreal crisis to have such a blessed life: access to small local shops with upbeat, friendly staff, my partner able to work from home, neighbours who've offered veg and logs and to help in any way they can, and to have friends that keep in touch via phone and email to help ease the anxiety and give comfort. THIS is the stuff of life. (Baked beans are much-appreciated too, though) . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somerset #artistsdesk #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #hierarchyofneeds #beerlover #bakedbeans #ilovebakedbeans #bogroll #toiletroll #appreciationpost #feelinggrateful #beerandbeans #ale #realale #feelinglucky
***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the canc ***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the cancellation of our latest event, where we were due to raise funds for Big V Sanctuary with the sale of our lovely artwork, we have decided to hold a small exhibition and auction right here on social media! You can feast your eyes on some of the work we would have had on the walls, and then bid on the posters so we can hopefully still raise a good donation amount for this hard-working sanctuary. This is a unique way to make a donation while getting some art in your life. 100% OF THE BID PRICE WILL GO TO THE SANCTUARY! Go to https://www.facebook.com/artofcompassionproject/ and simply comment on your chosen artwork with your bid 🙂 This print is called 'THE TIES THAT BIND' by and its by ME, and I really think you should BUY IT!!! . All posters are A3 in size (approx 30 x 42cm) unless stated Bidding starts at £15 each unless stated, and postage to UK is £3.65, Europe £5.40, USA, Canada, South Africa £6.60, Australia £7.10 ENDS FRIDAY 10th APRIL We will contact all winning bidders when the auction has ended, with details of how to pay and to collect postal addresses. . . . . . #artofcompassionproject #plantpowered #veganartists #artivists #plantbased #veganism #vegansofinstagram #veganfood #veganlife #dairyfree #animalrights #painting #vegans #artistic #artgallery #onlineauction #veganpower #plantpower #cleaneating #plantpowered #plantbaseddiet #poweredbyplants #flowerartwork #animalactivist #artofcompassionproject #arts #artists #fundraising #activism #artexhibition #artposters #beautifulart
***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the canc ***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the cancellation of our latest event, where we were due to raise funds for Big V Sanctuary with the sale of our lovely artwork, we have decided to hold a small exhibition and auction right here on social media! You can feast your eyes on some of the work we would have had on the walls, and then bid on the posters so we can hopefully still raise a good donation amount for this hard-working sanctuary. This is a unique way to make a donation while getting some art in your life. 100% OF THE BID PRICE WILL GO TO THE SANCTUARY! Go to https://www.facebook.com/artofcompassionproject/ and simply comment on your chosen artwork with your bid 🙂 This print is called 'BREATHE' by and its by ME, and I really think you should BUY IT!!! . All posters are A3 in size (approx 30 x 42cm) unless stated Bidding starts at £15 each unless stated, and postage to UK is £3.65, Europe £5.40, USA, Canada, South Africa £6.60, Australia £7.10 ENDS FRIDAY 10th APRIL We will contact all winning bidders when the auction has ended, with details of how to pay and to collect postal addresses. . . . . . #artofcompassionproject #plantpowered #veganartists #artivists #plantbased #veganism #vegansofinstagram #veganfood #veganlife #dairyfree #animalrights #painting #vegans #artistic #artgallery #onlineauction #veganpower #plantpower #cleaneating #plantpowered #plantbaseddiet #poweredbyplants #flowerartwork #animalactivist #artofcompassionproject #arts #artists #fundraising #activism #artexhibition #artposters #beautifulart
IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignoran IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignorance, stupidity or anarchy from countering the brilliant work of the NHS and all decent people doing the right thing. (1914 army recruitment poster by Alfred Leete) . . . . . #artposter #yourcountryneedsyou #stayathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #isolate #coronavirusadviceuk #coronavírus #governmentadvice #supportthenhs #nhs #instaart #creative #artoftheday #sketchbook #instaartist #graphic #artistathome #lordkitchener #kitchener #alfredleete #stayindoors #stayindoorsstaysafe
IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignoran IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignorance, stupidity or anarchy from countering the brilliant work of the NHS and all decent people doing the right thing. (1914 army recruitment poster by Alfred Leete) . . . . . #artposter #yourcountryneedsyou #stayathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #isolate #coronavirusadviceuk #coronavírus #governmentadvice #supportthenhs #nhs #instaart #creative #artoftheday #sketchbook #instaartist #graphic #artistathome #lordkitchener #kitchener #alfredleete #stayindoors #stayindoorsstaysafe
A MESSAGE TO EVERYONE! Broadcasting from inside Ho A MESSAGE TO EVERYONE! Broadcasting from inside Honeysuckle Cottage... Please take the experts advice and STAY INDOORS if you possibly can. IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT EVERYONE does this, so we can all play our part in slowing the spread of the virus. I'm fully aware of how lucky I am to be temporarily in lockdown in such lovely surroundings, so don't take this as some flippant way of showing off. It's far too serious to make light of. I already know of 2 people connected to my social circle who have the virus, and if just ONE person sees this post and thinks again about going out into a public space, then its been worth it. . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #creative #artsy #artistic #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #artyhome #artistsstudio #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somersetgarden #somerset #somersetviews #artistsdesk #sunnydays #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #welcometomyhome #helloworld🌎 #helloworld #helloeverybody #stayathome
'Madame Butterfly' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 20 'Madame Butterfly' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 2007 . . . . . #butterfly #butterflies #painting #portraiture #surrealart #portrait_perfection #wildlife #instaart #portraitpage #fantasyart #insects #dreamgirl #acrylicpainting #fairy #beautifulwoman #creative #artoftheday #artsy #instaartist #artistic #butterfliesofinstagram #fairytale #originalart #artoninstagram #veganartist #madambutterfly #butterflywings #fairytaleart #beautifulbizarre #beautifulart
At the risk of looking like a twat, I really wante At the risk of looking like a twat, I really wanted to start the week off with a 'Hello' to you all out there in the real world. As we begin our time of shared isolation (is that an oxymoron?) I need to see some cheerful, hopeful, colourful things, so I thought I'd take action myself, and hope that at least a few of you will enjoy the connection of my world to yours. I didn't rehearse this, as you can probably tell, and it tails off at the end as i got distracted by seeing too many colours all at once!! . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #creative #artsy #artistic #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #artyhome #artistsstudio #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somersetgarden #somerset #somersetviews #artistsdesk #sunnydays #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #welcometomyhome #helloworld🌎 #helloworld #helloeverybody
'Above Eden' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) Somethin 'Above Eden' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) Something beautiful and bright for these dark days... • • • • #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birds #bird #painting #instaart #fantasyart #creative #fantasy #animal #artoftheday #arte #ilovefantasyart #wild #birdstagram #artsy #paint #artistic #contemporaryart #arts #illustrator #ukartist #birdpainting #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #acrylicpaint #veganartistsofig #veganartist #naturepainting #beautifulart
PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE THIS POST! ITS THE FINAL PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE THIS POST! ITS THE FINAL CHANCE TO VOTE FOR MY PAINTING 'WEANLING' IN 'THE BANALITY OF EVIL' ART COMPETITION - voting closes at midnight tonight, and I think I may be in with a chance of getting through to the next round if I can just gather a bit more support! I had 30 votes 3 days ago, now it's nearing 480... Even if I don't get through, it's already proved to me what a groundswell of support there is for my artwork and I shan't forget this - especially at this incredibly strange and upsetting time for us all. I do want to sincerely say THANK YOU for believing in me and what I do. If you haven't voted but would like to, please go to the @boeartofficial page and scroll down to find 'Weanling' (its a long way down!) or cut and paste this link which will take you straight to the picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dqrcRp1k3/?igshid=1j8n2grcb6dy0 INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4 canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR MY PAINTING 'W THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR MY PAINTING 'WEANLING' IN 'THE BANALITY OF EVIL' ART COMPETITION - I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! Votes have leapt up from about 30 to almost 300 since I posted my request yesterday. In this time of global panic, I'm absolutely amazed that so many people have taken the time to do this for me (and the animal rights cause, of course). I know it only takes a small effort, but it means such a lot to me that you have done it. Depicted above are my other anti-dairy / anti-meat paintings which put humans in place of animals: 'WEANLING', 'See How They Grow', 'Daege', and 'MEAT'. . If you haven't voted but would like to, please cut and paste this link which will take you straight to the 'Weanling' picture at the @boeartofficial page: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dqrcRp1k3/?igshid=1j8n2grcb6dy0 INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
PLEASE COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOUR? I've entered thi PLEASE COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOUR? I've entered this image for an international art competition called 'The Banality of Evil' and I need to get an upwelling of support for it to be chosen out of the 700 other entries! PLEASE VISIT @boeartofficial and scroll down to find it and give it a 'like'. It's quite a way down but its a distinctive image so it stands out. As always with these things it's all about how many people you know, and I'm not a very well-known artist so I really need your support! I'd love to get the animal rights agenda into this competition, and maybe even in an exhibition in Berlin if its chosen. THANK YOU SO MUCH - I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
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