A Flash Fiction – Life Imitates Art

Wanted:

Artist seeks female assistant and muse. Duties: to meet Mr. W. Sickert from the 1908 (due to arrive between Euston and Camden Town.) No artistic experience necessary. Life-modelling will be required at the outset. Successful applicant will be cherished, immortalized, and released. Interviews at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

“It is well done, and fitting for a princess descended of so many royal kings.”

I await well-thought-out replies with the tenderest of patience.

Sought:

Female seeks transformational artist to capture my full beauty before it fades. Have met Mr. Sickert from the station as requested. I agree he does some wonderful work. Life should imitate art. Acceptance from you solves the problem of what we shall do for the rent. Willing to learn to complete my personal evolution. There is such unfettered dignity in Egyptian duties. Fully yours, E. Box 304.

Obituary:

Our darling daughter, Elizabeth. 1999-2020. Taken too young. May your spirit soar unrestrained. You are free from pain now. With all our love, Mum and Dad xxx.

Public Notice:

Come and attend the startling exhibition of paintings by C.J.P. Palmer-Smythe. There are some stunning new works on offer, including a moving, modern re-working of Walter Sickert’s 1908 piece, “Mornington Crescent Nude.” Gala Opening, Friday 5th June, from 8 pm (invitation only.) Public Viewing Opens from 10 am Saturday 6th. Queries, P. Myers – Galleria Apollo, Soho.