Mariner 9

This is an example of the epic video work of Kelly Richardson that I am currently researching for a major paper and upcoming exhibition & publication. This work is totally submersive when you see it in real life.

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OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM ‘BILLY’ RUSSELL JAMIESON

July 3, 1954 – July 3, 2011

On Sunday July 3rd, 2011, art enthusiasts, eccentrics, niche community supporters and individualists alike suffered a massive loss with the untimely death of William Jamieson; loving fiancée to Jessica Phillips, son of Barbara Halligan, brother of Wendy, father of Jordan, and friends of the underground elite. He was predeceased by his father Rodney and his brother Ross. Known to his friends as Billy, he was one of the world's foremost collectors of tribal art and ancient artifacts. He passed away in the comfort of his downtown Toronto home in the company of his global treasures and dog Ramses. In addition to being a highly respected dealer and collector of objects from remote and ultimately interesting cultures around the world - particularly the South Pacific, Indonesia, Africa, and the native peoples of the Americas - Billy was well-known for his collection of oddities and curiosities. Reflecting his fascination with the macabre, he will be perhaps most remembered for the real human shrunken heads he collected from the headhunter and cannibal cultures of the South Pacific. Billy was a truly unique individual. Kind, creative, successful, adventurous, open-minded, non-judgmental and highly enthusiastic, he was immediately drawn to those with equally bright lights and open hearts. He openly shared his stories and tools for learning generously with us all and will truly be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to cross his path. Rest in peace, basking in both the stunning light and beautiful darkness of the world below you, Billy. 

In lieu of flowers,  donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation and CAMH.

I worked with Bill as a Research Associate on his renowned collection from 1999 - 2003 and witnessed a great many transpirings; often epic and obscure, bizarre and inspirational during my time there.......My thoughts go to Jordan, Grant, Arthur, his beloved Rameses....and all the other lost boys. Bill was a fine gentleman, a gentle and generous person who would do anything for his friends and the relentless, all-consuming pursuit of great mysteries, or a precious and obscure find.

Bill's memorial. Danielle was nice enough to include the only picture I had of me & Bill, though we worked together closely for a couple of years, wedged side by side in front of 2 computers in front of his massive oak desk under the ceiling mounted arches of indigenous arrows. I'm pictured there with him in costume at one of the legendary parties, in picture 72 of 150+ something photos. 

Obituary in the Globe & Mail.