Walker Art Gallery

'Toxteth Cherub' by Naive John
'Toxteth Cherub' by Naïve John - oil on canvas, 56x56cm

Naïve John

"Control freak faggot" with fluorescent red Italjet 125cc Scooter, paints 11pm - 8am every day.

As a child shared toilet with four families (no bath or hot water) in Glasgow tenement. Dr Who and Kraftwerk fan. Vegetarian. Shaven head. Arm tattoo of fish blowing bubbles. Collections include Hunterian Museum.

Web site: www.naivejohn.com [opens new window]


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