This series of artworks explores film references to our beloved 70s charismatic Carry-On personalities with a modern technological twist. These painted film scenes have been reworked to incorporate modern-day technology, juxtaposing past and present through movie stills taken from Carry On Screaming, Carry On Doctor and Carry On Camping.

Toilet Brush
"Toilet Brush"

39 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2024.

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Sid James and Frankie Howerd appear bewildered in this parody, originally adapted from Carry on Doctor. Their distinctive facial expressions and the use of a toilet brush enhance the comedic situation.

Drone
"Drone"

39 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2024.

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Harry H. Corbett, Jim Dale, and Peter Butterworth encounter a modern-day flying camera for the first time. The characters' surprised facial expressions have been reimagined to show their reaction to seeing a drone for the first time.

Camp Selfie
"Camp Selfie"

39 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2024.

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Charles Hawtrey and Terry Scott take a selfie to capture an unimpressive scene after getting soaked by rain in "Carry-On Camping."

Do You Mind If I Smoke?
"Do You Mind If I Smoke?"
  39x 60 cm, oil on board, 2024, Available to purchase

Valeria Watt asks, 'Do you mind if I smoke?' as she reclines on a chaise longue and entices Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung to move closer. In this actual movie scene, Fenella Fielding’s body literally begins to smoke; however, in this painting, she has been visually adapted to smoke from a modern-day E-cigarette (like a normal person).

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