The self is diverse. At least mine is. In my swimming I slavishly swim for 20 minutes up and down. In my art practice, a rebel shows itself, with a focus on initiating, instigating and participating in provocative radical arts events, happenings and shows which are out to make an impact; create an environment that challenges the viewer to go beyond mere consumption with its approval/distaste of the images. I am part of a active critique of a culture of consumerism in Art. It seems to me such critiques are growing as the Art Bubble bursts. The Now Project in the Ply Gallery in September 2016 was one such an event put together by 4 of us. At present I am involved in the Republic of Brexitopia Exhibition at the Espacio Gallery in Shoreditch. I drew on my career in Film and TV to do the camera work on the performance video. That time in those industries has given me skills in filming, editing, writing and post production. And often I also go quietly, with no sense of provocation, to my studio in the morning - after meditation - to work with paint, charcoal, canvas, and paper. It cannot all be put into one smoothed out identity. Or C.V. The self is diverse. Politics needs to be part of art. My future plans include connecting up with art partners so that we can jointly make a project about human connectivity. It has a central importance to us as human beings. My website is andymetcalf.co.uk. Specialties: Collaborative strategies with other artists. Camera, Production, Editing , Post Production for Film and TV. Painting. Collage.Drawing.