The crucifixion at
Oxford Circus
Photograph by André Camara 2009
This photograph is one of the
shots that will be the basis of a large painting.
The idea conceived by award wining photographer
André Camara and Richard Bagguley to extend the
theme involving religious juxtapositions.
Richard's aim was to get a realistic setting to gain real
reactions from the public and André had the know how and
experience to make it happen.
This photo shoot was
pre-planned 3 months in advance .
The voluntary team included the poet/performance
artist SPHowarth who was Jesus in one of Richard's
previous paintings "The northern line", the Roman
solders were friend Tom Godber and writer Andrew Hobbs.
Thank you to Graham Forster
the invaluable man in and behind the scenes who's
assistance makes it all possible.
The photos went round the world to Russia, Japan , France,
Ireland (see press) the comments varied with many people
missing the point that no reaction is a reaction, see
below.
In Los Angeles painting the
second painting of the crucifixion taken directly from
these photographs.
Crucifixion Oxford Circus 2 -
oil on canvas 168x210 cms - Richard Bagguley 2010
Finished painting
THIS PAINTING IS NOW ON SHOW St Luke's
Church, Sydney
Street,Chelsea, London SW3 6NH