Beautiful Losers

I saw the documentary film Beautiful Losers at the BFI at the weekend. It introduced me to some inspirational artists I hadn't previously heard of, and I particularly liked the work of Margaret Kilgallen, who sadly died far too young. Her work has a delightful folksy, retro appeal.



I related to this quote of hers from the film: "I like things that are handmade and I like to see people's hand in the world, anywhere in the world; it doesn't matter to me where it is.". Even when I do purely digital work, I try to keep some evidence of the handmade in it, otherwise is can feel pretty soulless. It's a shame the Beautiful Losers show isn't stopping off in London - it closes in Madrid next month.