Indian yellow, banned. Cows were poisoned with mango leaves and the colour was made from their urine. It is the bright yellow in Indian miniatures. Although yellow occupies one-twentieth of the spectrum, it is the brightest colour.
The Last Of England works with image and sound, a language which is nearer to poetry than prose. It tells its story quite happily in silent images, i… - Derek Jarman
The Last Of England works with image and sound, a language which is nearer to poetry than prose. It tells its story quite happily in silent images, i…
- Derek Jarman
All men are homosexual, some turn straight. It must be very odd to be a straight man because your sexuality is hopelessly defensive. It's like an ide… - Derek Jarman
All men are homosexual, some turn straight. It must be very odd to be a straight man because your sexuality is hopelessly defensive. It's like an ide…
I'm not afraid of death but I am afraid of dying. Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away. - Derek Jarman
I'm not afraid of death but I am afraid of dying. Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away.
One of the joys our technological civilization has lost is the excitement with which seasonal flowers and fruits were welcomed; the first daffodil, s… - Derek Jarman
One of the joys our technological civilization has lost is the excitement with which seasonal flowers and fruits were welcomed; the first daffodil, s…
Understand that sexuality is as wide as the sea. - Derek Jarman
Understand that sexuality is as wide as the sea.
People say to me, "You make fantastic films" and I say, "No, I make documentaries. - Derek Jarman
People say to me, "You make fantastic films" and I say, "No, I make documentaries.
On December 22, 1986, finding I was body positive, I set myself a target: I would disclose my secret and survive Margaret Thatcher. I did. Now I have… - Derek Jarman
On December 22, 1986, finding I was body positive, I set myself a target: I would disclose my secret and survive Margaret Thatcher. I did. Now I have…
Violet has the shortest wavelength of the spectrum. Behind it, the invisible ultraviolet. Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Poor violet, violated for … - Derek Jarman
Violet has the shortest wavelength of the spectrum. Behind it, the invisible ultraviolet. Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Poor violet, violated for …
Red protects itself. No colour is as territorial. It stakes a claim, is on the alert against the spectrum. - Derek Jarman
Red protects itself. No colour is as territorial. It stakes a claim, is on the alert against the spectrum.
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