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Thursday, 12 November 2009

Without time

Posted by Gesa Helms at 20:14

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Brian McGurgan said...: Beautiful color and texture, Gesa!; Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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My ghost of time

My ghost of time

My ghost of time

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Gesa Helms: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; i'm a researcher, educator and artist, equally intrigued by cities, the possibilities of learning and the marks that can be made with paint, ink and whatever else. and did i mention colour? a neutral grey, hansa yellow or cobalt blue, anytime, really... you can contact me by email: paintpastel[at]ghelms[dot]com

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