Perry Ogden

Blue is the Warmest Colour

14 Nov 13
Blue is the Warmest Colour

Just seen this wonderful film. Adele Exarchopoulos, who plays the lead Adele (left on poster), is totally mesmerising. She reminds me of an older Winnie (from my film Pavee Lackeen).

Connemara interior

05 Nov 13
Connemara interior

Still shooting in Connemara. Love the textures of the interior of this ruin.

Keeping warm in Connemara...

04 Nov 13
Keeping warm in Connemara...

Working with the beautiful Rosie Tapner. A little chilly today but at least there's no wind.... and Rosie has been brilliant!

Connemara recce

03 Nov 13
Connemara recce

I've always found Connemara to be a great source of inspiration. The landscape, the light, the people... and these wonderful old stone cottages, now, for the most part, in ruins. I've always admired the craftsmanship involved in building these. I wonder how much longer they'll be around?

Connemara recce 2

03 Nov 13
Connemara recce 2

Always a joy to discover a new part of Connemara.

Richard Mosse

15 Oct 13
Richard Mosse

Enjoyed seeing Richard Mosse's exhibition 'Enclave' at the Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale which consists of three large prints and a six screen film installation. Mosse is known for his ongoing series of infra red colour photos in the conflict zones of DR Congo but this is the first time I've seen his film work. Haunting images.

Francis Bacon/Henry Moore: Flesh and Bone

12 Oct 13
Francis Bacon/Henry Moore: Flesh and Bone

Just back from this exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford. Many great pieces on show but one of my favourite is this enlarged fascimile of a page torn by Francis Bacon from C. D. Noblecourt's book 'The Sculpture of Ancient Egypt'. It's a great photograph of an extraordinary sculpture of King Akhenaten - with paint marks by Bacon.

I'm in heaven...

11 Oct 13
I'm in heaven...

Staying at The Four Seasons in Amman and every Friday lunchtime they open up the kitchens and serve lunch from there. I headed straight for the pastries/puddings department!

Room with a view...

09 Oct 13
Room with a view...

Waking up in Amman.

Amman

08 Oct 13
Amman

Just arrived Amman. Looking out from the new airport to the old.