Rafael Duncan's BIO:

Rafael Duncan’s work, executed in the medium of paint, spray and inks, consist of giant fantasy beings and a series of characters that touch on topical and political issues facing society and mankind as we venture into the new millennium. Huge mythical creatures and other colourful characters fill his works, as well as portraits of icons of popular culture in his unique wild style.

Within the last two years, Rafael has produced two pieces of album cover art for the trip-hop band Allflaws. For part of the 2012 Upfest in Bristol, which is one of Europe’s biggest urban art festivals, Rafael painted a large mural within 8 hours. He has hung his work in various bars around Bristol, as well as exhibiting twice at the ' It’s All 2 Much Gallery ' in Bristol as part of two group shows. He has also had a Solo Show in the Arts House and the YHA (4 Week exhibition), both in Bristol. He plans to put on a number of shows in the near future in London.

Rafael also directs his own low-budget underground sci- fi feature films from screenplays he has written. He sees film as an extension of art and his expression of all things he loves in the weird and wonderful world of sci-fi and myth. This is partly echoed in his paintings, which touch on conspiracy theories and esoteric ideas.
Rafael says, "Some people in the art and film worlds might consider doing art and film together as being too much, but as far as I’m concerned they compliment each other perfectly, enabling me to express the different sides of my true self".  Rafael has written seven sci-fi feature film scripts and has just completed his eighth, which he plans to direct in 2015. 

http://www.rafaelduncanart.com/

BIO:
ALLFLAWS was created in 2004 by vocalist and producer Gabriel Curran. Since this arrival ALLFLAWS have slowly gained respect as one of the most progressive UK underground entities. The focus being on alternative and conscious sounds/lyrics that oppose the current commercialized music climate. A vast array of genres are present in the music, creating an interesting and radical new sound that does not fit into any contemporary mould or trend. The ALLFLAWS sound could be described as an eclectic hybrid of hip hop, dance, indie, rock, industrial and trip hop. Brooding, thought provoking rap based lyrics roll over deep layered electronic beats and sound scapes.

PRESS
"A deep and conscious underground artist with profound originality. " - SOCIAL BREED
"Gabriel's rapped out vocals and poetic but hard-edged lyrics lay against a backdrop of electro-industrial grooves reminiscent of the 90s Brit rap-scene 'These Walls Are Lies' is a fine example. Blurring the creative lines with some super-styled tunes. Open your eyes, ears and minds people." - FUSE
"An artist to keep an ear out for. Worth watching to see if they develop this obvious talent." - ORGAN MAGAZINE
"Intellectually blending industrial, hip hop, trip hop, electronica and old school dance sounds with inventive sociopolitical vocals." -BALCONY TV
"The production is as crisp as the most atmospheric autumn morning and Curran is a man of sensational vocal talent. Imaginative beats, haunting gusts of organ and stabbing synths combine to drift the listener along on a wave of strangely euphoric terror. " - LIVE MUSIC SCENE
"When you listen to Gabriel's vocals you really hear some cool s... coming out of his mouth." - STREET VOICE
"This merger of deep innovative vocals with eclectic electronic arrangements creates an overall sound that is profound and new" - TRUFLAVA MAGAZINE
"Deep clinical breakbeats, sparse, industrial soundscapes and urban paranoia, coupling Massive Attacks claustrophobic sense of dread and Reprazent's sense of space." - VENUE MAGAZINE
"This interesting merger of influences could be aptly described as a form of post industrial rap or a more sinister and harder interpretation of the notorious Bristol sound." - MUSIC REVIEW
"The new voice of the underground" - COVERT MAGAZINE
"Dark experimental beats and compositions laced with Curran's eloquent, astute and innovative wordplay." - ALTERNATION

• http://www.allflaws.com/
  

I don't know about you - but one of the things I notice on a fairly regular basis, is when, especially joining a collective or setting up a project etc - certain people, over a period of time, tend to 'hold back' from 'saying' what actually NEEDS to be said, primarily for the benefit of the Collective / Project, but also for the benefit of themselves too.

There are of course, many of us, who communicate more-or-less without any difficulty, at any given time or within any group situation etc - but there are also many people who sit and listen / observe, but tend to hold back - possibly because they're unsure of what impact they may make on the group or that they're not entirely sure as to whether or not they'll be taken seriously or they may even be fearful of actually opening their mouths because they lack confidence in doing so ie. many people join groups or associate themselves with groups - but don't participate / engage / contribute fully to the process ie. growth and development.

More experienced collective / project members (or very confident individuals) need to learn about being patient and supportive as well as being focused ie. by actually implementing 'Active Listening' (conscious listening) themselves - they learn to accommodate other people by providing them with a platform to speak from. We ONLY actually learn, by actively listening ourselves, rather than talking endlessly. This eventually leads to all-round effective communication and therefore a healthier collective / project.

When everyone is 'up to speed' communicating consciously within the collective / project,  everyone's attributes are being taken on-board  ie. their Perspectives, Practices, Qualities, Experiences, Expertise. The collective / project develops real flexible strength and true depth - and gains real insight into current and future challenges and is therefore always able to come up with realistic strategies and thereby always able to accomplish realistic goals.