This exhibition was held at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool from 18 September 2004 - 20 February 2005.

'Toxteth Cherub', Naïve John

Painting dominated by a young boy's face with the roof of a suburban house in the background

oil on canvas, 56x56cm

"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

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