06th October 2009 6:30pm. Paul Rooney talk at the Bluecoat.

Lunatic city 1934-1936 living in New york. Paul Rooney's work at this exhibition is inspired by Lowry's books. Malcolm Lowry is famous for not finishing anything. Theatrical but real people. How madness can fit into art approach to reality that isn't right. Presence of historical past, interrupting the present and disrupt it. ''Every shot wasn't planned, it was open, the process is more interesting''. Done pieces monologue with still pictures. ''Feel at ease in desperate places because you know you can leave''. Music is a crucial element of Paul Rooney's work. ''Music can disrupt the narrative''. Took a Lowry book and observed it for inspiration for his work. ''Be aware of what limitations art has''. What point art can't exist in madness. Wants the dignity of madness and not to be drunk. Fresh, trying to shoot like a documentary.