ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

To Coco, my delightful, little playful muse who keeps me company at the easel.

My deepest thanks to my sister Pratibha, my brother-in-law Amarjit, my nephews Ajoy and Anuj Virdi, and to Gunter Heinrich. Without them, and without their support, encouragement, and criticism, this exhibition would never have become a reality.

My thanks to Anna Considine, Bree Martin, Celine Stubel, Jake Martin, Melanie Walker, Michael Pohlmann, Nicholas Fairbarns, Tallis Ford, and Steve Blann for helping me put a face to my ideas.

Also my sincere thanks also to Anthony Sam, Susan and Chris Considine, Lorraine Saunders, Anita and David Blackwood, Raji Basi, Shane Ford, Matt Fairbarns, Ramona Wymenga, Cynthia and Derek Cooper,Cathy Hohnsbehn, Kevin Attewell, Dave McKercher, and the wonderful people at Opus and Island Blue for their support, advice, and assistance in helping bring this project to fruition.

Manish Om Prakash October 2007