View in a Space

May I 2023

by Jonathan Oakes

Mixed Media on paper (collage) (Acrylic, conte crayon & pencil)

h 40  x  w 40  x  d 3 cm
h 15.7  x  w 15.7  x  d 1.2 in

£500.00

(Shipped without frame or mount )

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Description

May I: Completed in May 2023 conceived as a pair with U May, waiting for a third in the sequence “May B” (possibly already done) maybe Aramaic Rope (Camel) fits the bill. Indeed some other phrases or puns “may” present themselves and justify another artwork in the series.
May I? = What is commonly seen as a polite form of Can I. but it does have different connotations. Can I? = is it possible? May I? = Will you let me?
Can I come in? May I come in? Yes could be the answer to both questions but it could also be answered No! Which may be more likely for the later.
Can you hurry up? Will you hurry up!
The choices you make can save the world, the choices you make may save the world, and the choices you make will save the world.
May I do my best to save the planet?
Can I do my best to save the planet?
Will I do my best to save the planet?