‘If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite.’ ~ William Blake

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dub spectrum is a DIY ethos primarily focusing on writing, painting and lens-based media. Conceptually, I combine photography, haiku and walking in nature to explore its potential as a poetical form. The form orientates from the interconnection between the haiku’s structure and compositional techniques in landscape photography, both equally embodying ways of seeing. Visually, I aim to develop this through painting which considers Robert Rauschenberg’s use of allegory (principally relating to themes of transience, the body and mythology) alongside a similar creative philosophy, exploring art as a transcendental realm, found in the work of ancient Chinese painters (such as Ma Yuan and Guo Xi) and Zen Buddhist painting. I am particularly interested in Blake’s idea that once the energy of imagination is used effectively to realise the connection between man and nature, the individual gains freedom from the restrictive bonds of unimaginative thought.

I write poetry and fiction under the pseudonym Percival Alexander, who tends to explore themes of existential despair and catharsis. An introduction to my debut novel, Adrift in Amnesia, can be found here. Info about my first book of poetry, The Cycle Diaries, can be found here.

Life is rarely a straight line and mine has certainly had its fair share of meandering lanes going nowhere, but often the journey has been interesting nonetheless. Click here if you’d like to read more about some of the experiences that have shaped the ds project.

2025

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