As a “Messenger of Truth,” Nick Bassington-Hope creates art that is extremely realistic and literal, even down to using the faces of friends and family members in his paintings. In so doing he risks invading the privacy of his subjects. Does art need to be this literal and potentially intrusive to be effective? If not, why does Nick insist so strongly on this freedom? Do his artistic goals justify the private harm that he may cause?
does Nick insist so strongly on this freedom? Do his artistic goals justify the private harm that he may cause?