Framed oil on board (prints available only)
This painting depicts the Poet (Shakespeare), the Fair Youth (possibly William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke) and the Dark Lady. The people portrayed in this painting are all French actors based in the Parisian Theatre du Nord-Ouest. On the left stands Rodolphe Fonty, an actor/director (one of the cleverest people I have met). Next to him is Arthur Dragon (a very talented young actor) and on the right is Joane Rubio (an amazingly versatile and talented actor, indeed). The painting hung behind them as they performed readings from the sonnets before a theatre audience. The event was in honour of my 2021-22 Paris exhibition of these paintings (curated by Rodolphe) and formed part of an evening of entertainment, including an onstage interview, during which I discussed the paintings included in this portfolio. Olivier Bruax and Laetitia Leloutre gave a stunning performance from Henry VIII on stage, whilst the director of the play, Isabelle Watel, gave an interesting and informative talk. This sonnets performance was repeated in the highly prestigious, Henry IV school in Paris, before staff and parents. The setting was in the vaults of the school (effectively a wonderful exhibition space) which was beautifully lit and presented.
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Ref: Poet Fair Youth and Dark Lady
Location: UK and Paris
Artist: Iain Will, Rodolphe Fonty, Joane Rubio & Arthur Dragon