Equalia as the Maltese goddess sits in the middle of the Mediterranean. In these 2 versions of the painting I try to convey, both the terror of the refugees crossing over the sea to Europe, and a sense of protection. … Read More
In this year commemorating the 500th anniversary of Thomas Moore’s book ‘Utopia’, the very concept can seem hopelessly idealistic. Yet in the most surprising corner of the world the dreams of an anarchist social ecologist called Murray Bookchin (1921-2006) are … Read More
This recent painting shows the many layers and dimensions in which Equalia dances. I ‘channelled’ the name Equalia when in deep meditation a couple of years ago. Then of course I Googled it and found that it was the name … Read More
I am going back in time to introduce you further to Equalia. Holy Grail – France 2014 I am writing on the day of a powerful full moon where ‘she’ is showing herself especially close to the earth, honest and … Read More
I want to relate the history of Equalia – so here goes. A few years ago I came back from Crete to find everyone talking about Russell Brand. The leftish New Statesman had him editing a special issue. While many … Read More
I recently spent 3 weeks in the Isle of Man with my brother who lives there. It’s a place full of fairies and mysteries, a place that feels deeply spiritual, whatever that word means. Today a variety of religious groups … Read More
I made this painting at a silent retreat in Wales. The Tymawr Convent is in the background, in front of the primeval Trelech ridge above the Wye Valley. In the middle is the path we walked each day past fields … Read More
A friend recently commented on my book ‘Deep Equality’. She said that it was really inspiring around spirituality and progressive politics, but there was no ‘being’ to worship. Well, I’m not exactly a worshipping kind of person, hierarchies aren’t my … Read More
