Open Art Surgery

The intention summarised:

Given that artists are increasingly qualified, some with PhDs, we (The Doomsbury Set duo plus Jonathan Gilhooly) intend to investigate the concept of an Art Surgery modelled upon the idea of a Doctor's Surgery. Open Art Surgery begins with the premise that art-works presented by individuals might be treated as “patients”, for which diagnoses, remedies and treatments can be dispensed.

This is what will appear in the Brighton Fringe 2010 brochure:

"ARE YOUR PAINTINGS SICK? Do you own artworks which may require expert diagnosis? Bring them to the Open Art Surgery where qualified Doctors of Art will prescribe an-aesthetics, treatments and cures.

We specialise in ailments such as Poor Composition, Tonal Problems and Disharmonious Colour, and more complex issues such as Want of Meaning and ‘Era Infection’. Operations may be necessary..."