Dolly Sen
Dolly Sen is a writer, director, artist, filmmaker, poet, performer, playwright, mental health consultant, music-maker and public speaker. She has 8 published books since 2002; has taken on performance roles at The Young Vic, the Royal Festival Hall, and around Europe; undertaken a poetry tour; won a poetry award from Poet Laureate Andrew Motion; directed two plays and several TV films; and performed spoken word at City Hall and Oxford University.
November 2008
I am an anti-normal fundamentalist
I have just realised I am an anti-normal fundamentalist. But don't worry, I am not into violence and destruction - the normal world is doing that to itself. But I do think normalisation is a very dangerous process. And should it be a thing to aspire to? If you think so, tell me why? Because I'd rather have on my tombstone:' this person flew, this person didn't want to be in a box, this person did all the things she wasn't supposed to. She wasn't accepted but she created her own world.' Rather that than have on your tombstone: I was normal. I did what I was supposed to do- but I am not quite sure why.'
Hello Michelle, great to hear from you. Believe it or not, I too lack energy and motivation a lot of the time, especially in the winter months. But my art is my life. It is the way I live. So any point of action in my life is usually a creation of art. It is also physically painful for me not to be creative. So I really can't help it. I am happily doomed to be an artist. But so glad to hear there are other schizophrenic artists out there. I used to take Olanzapine too. I even contemplated building a lifesize sculpture of myself in olanzapine, but I didn't have enough tablets!
Watch these docus about gay murders in Iraq
Hello people, there is a couple of documentaries on Youtube that talk about the sexual cleansing policy of fundamental Islamic death squads in Iraq, who go out to hunt and kill gays and transgendered people. I was happy and lucky enough to help out with this film project. Please spread the word about this if you can. It can be seen at: "part 1" and "part 2"
LUX AT WORK
Hello there Bol, DAO has the honour and privilege of exhibiting Lux's work. This is a world premiere!
The following images show Lux creating the work 'Bunny Chaos'. As you can see from the 2nd pic she works at manic speed.
Bunny Chaos
A blur of doginess
She quickly went on to her second work, which was to stuff her toy between my legs. I don't think I like this art piece.
Human being humiliated by cute dog
WHO THINKS, LUX, MY SCULPTOR DOG, SHOULD HAVE HER OWN BLOG ON DAO?
LUX - THE SCULPTOR DOG
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Crippen (daveluptontoons[at]aol.com) said on 2007-12-20 15:58:
Hi Dolly, welcome to the family of DAO bloggers. Just love that line 'my art and my madness dance along a razor blade with the sun' ... looking forward to more.
Col said on 2008-01-10 10:41:
I never knew filming in public was illegal. What about cctv? Could you attacha camera serenedipitously and pretend it was there for security reasons?
peter street (peterstreet[at]mac.com) said on 2008-01-16 15:18:
well, all i can say is brilliant! We should all be involved in this. You, or i could be next. All of us in our life will suffer somekind of a mental health problem: some sooner than others! thanks for highlighting this Dolly
Colin [ED] said on 2008-01-22 14:52:
Thanks Dolly. I relate totally to what you say about schizophrenia having had symptoms (or so-called symptoms) from before teenage till recent years. I am feeling inspired to write more about my own experiences and am sure your words will inspire others!
Crippen ( ) said on 2008-02-18 21:58:
Ah. Did you dream that you'd bought a drum kit or did the drum kit dream that you played them?! And was Karl Malden really a drummer. We should be told. And if you loose the KLN, Karl Malden is an anagram of REAL MAD. Spooky!
Colin [ED] said on 2008-02-28 09:40:
No we really did talk about spaceships - has to be the most fun 'bored' meeting I've ever attended! Thanks for being involved.
Bol said on 2008-03-14 13:55:
Losing it sounds like it was a ball. Sorry I missed it. Any chance of any more?
Crippen said on 2008-03-28 19:19:
Ah, I wondered where that barking star went. I used to look for it every night when all the others came out to play. Anyway I think you're really a supernova!
Chip, Mabel and Luca said on 2008-07-07 21:24:
Happy birthday Lux.
Lots of love from Crippen's dogs
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Jed said on 2008-07-11 19:00:
Can we see some photos of Lux sculptures please. happy birthday
bol said on 2008-07-31 18:06:
way to go dolly - loved the interview in ruby's room
Crippen said on 2008-08-01 16:52:
Hi Dolly, tried to look at the Ruby Wax thingy but everytime I log on it says that it's not working and to try again later! I'll keep trying X
Gill said on 2008-08-14 23:22:
Hi Dolly - always enjoy your blog from the house of the insen - keep it up!
Jed said on 2008-10-10 09:20:
How did the bedpush event go? How many of us have been medicated against our will with no thought of how the medication is at best damaging our health.
Richard and Judy (daveluptontoons[at]aol.com) said on 2008-10-19 19:17:
Hi Dolly, we would really love to feature some of your books. Richard and Judy ;-)
Bol said on 2008-11-05 15:42:
What a sweetie! He looks very thoughtful - profound even. Has Lux had any exhibitions lately?
Michelle (michelleh[at]tadaust.org.au) said on 2008-11-10 13:12:
Oh she's gorgeous! Yes. Dolly where do you get your energy from? I feel so crappy about how little I can do!(from a low latent inhibited, olanzapine buffered, brain exhausted, workaholic, reclusive, schizophrenic artist(it's not all that bad - really))You do great work!
last updated: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
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