The first collection of writing from the prolific artist, WART, accompanied by 45 colour reproductions of paintings done over the last 30 years.

Poetry and stories displaying a wonderfully idiosyncratic use of language – humorous, poignant and powerful in their exploration of the mind, relationships and the deep importance of creative practice.

Past Wents is a powerful visual and textual work in which language is sculpted to best present the author’s authentic voice – it is loud – it is tender – it is true.

What people are saying:

“With Wart everything was always on the line. To her credit, it was never about the suffering alone in her actual work. So much of what she does is charged by humour, beauty and vitality. But always that raw edge pushing through. That feeling of torn-off skin, of cutting in close to someone.”—Mark Mordue

“It feels like the right time now, to read back into a past that Wart so deliciously, achingly, shockingly and revoltingly conjures with sharp perception, and a twinkling, devilish wit.”—Dr Bec Dean                                                                       

“Wart is an artist of essential vision and strength...”—Djon Mundine OAM FAHA

“Oscillating between extreme paranoia to gentle introspection, Wart’s way-with-words wit is a binding agent for this searing and singular self-portrait of the artist at the height of her powers.” —Dr Daniel Mudie Cunningham

“And that’s Wart’s special blend. Rebellious, unruly, comical and raw. Blunt and irreverent, while also revealing a vulnerability.” —Associate Professor Tim Wand

About this author

Wart is an artist with over 40 years experience exhibiting and performing. Her work is humorous, deep, socially evocative and thought provoking.

More of her work can be found here: https://wart-the-website.com/