The Public get what the Public wants !!! Peter Hooton from the Farm says : “Superb exhibition, brings back so many memories”

Here’s the final word(s) on my collage exhibition…which took place at www.Unit51.co.uk
Doreen Allen, Erics/Planet X “Great. Really enjoyed the ‘guided tour’”
Greg Quiery: “A great moment of Liverpool and life! Will spread the word!”
Valerie Christie: “Fab and unique!”
Bryan Briggs “ Fantastic show, real passion in the work. Keep going Phil!
Peter Halligan: “Well done Phil!!”
Mark Lawler The Baltic District: “Fantastic exhibition Phil. All of my favourite subjects, LFC and Music= Winner!”
Kevin Sampson, author ‘Powder’, “Inspirational stuff Phil. I found the Farm tableau particularly moving. Beautiful work done with heart and soul, peace brother.”
Kevin McManus Liverpool Vision: “Brilliant Phil. Loads of great subjects and memories brought to life. Well done mate”
Brian Dawe, SAFE Productions : “Great work, great city, great mate.”
Dave Pichillingi, Sound City : “Fantastic to see these wonderful pieces mate”
Richie Pontefract, One Fell Swoop: “Amazing to see all your work in one place". Looks fantastic”
Bill Heckle, The Cavern : “Great job Phil!”
Jon Keats, The Cavern: “ Really enjoyed it. Congratulations”
Paul Jones, the Cavern: “Great work, congrats Phil”
Tom Caldebrank, The Florrie: “ You're in the DNA of the city. Always was, always will be.”
Peter Morrison: Liverpool Mural Project “Great exhibition. Keep on keeping’ on!”
Jordan Hewitt, The Epstein Theatre: “WOW!! Absolutely amazing, really great work and I hope this comes big. You are the man I would love to be. Your knowledge about Liverpool music is out of this world. Thank you for everything you have done. Cant ever thank you enough”.
Oscar and Ellie, aged 9 and 10: “It is good and very interesting because it is about the Beatles”
Mark Campbell, “ Keep up the good work Phil, you've obviously got a flair for the collages. They're great and bring back happy memories.”
Mark and Claire: “You are part of this city that we call Liverpool.”
Carl Hunter, The Farm: “Fragments of memory and time beautifully pieced together to form a new whole. A great metaphor for your recovery. Very proud of you!”
Ian Sharp: “ Fantastic work Phil. A great history of Liverpool music and football. JFT96 YNWA”
Pam Sullivan: Brilliant show and walk down Memory lane. Loved the music at the PV too. Good luck in all your new adventures”
Glenn Thornton: “Great work Phil. The path is a long one but you are on it. All the best”
Vicky Nolan: “Pleasure to see you like your old self with your wonderful work”
Isla Cameron: “Looks like it needs a permanent space at the Walker or the Tate".”
Peter Furmedge: “Love the work Phil, many memories these! Great collection. Love Phil’s knowledge and passion in each piece. I have a lot of respect for Phil and his strength. Good luck with your future pieces”
Vicky Nolan: “The power of collage cannot be underestimated; with each story the mind recreates a thousand thoughts and questions about a decade gone by. Behind every collage is the story of Phil, a man that embodies our great city and the mark its left on this country. Keep up the good work”
Sara: “Really enjoyed seeing so many memories from the soundtrack to my life, a really true picture of how the Liverpool music scene has felt for me. We’ll meet up and I’ll pass over my Liverpool 94 posters and a pile of grove magazines”
Markos Tiris: “Fantastic. Brings back so many memories”
Theo: Tiris “Interesting picture here, nice to learn about Liverpool in the past”
Mike: “A great view of the Liverpool music and football scene through the lens of the artist”
Janice Walker: “ Such a wealth of history. Wonderful”
Liam Moore: “Brilliant Phil. So much to take in, sorry I missed you. Keep well, brother!”
Arthur Adlen: “Amazing perspective on music history. Very impressive, well done. Keep on rockin’.”
Colin Lach: “Keep it real. Peace and love”
Tom D: “ Stunning work Phil, so proud to see this from a fellow artist, creator and Liverpool Guy”
Graham Broad: “ Love it! Lots to look at. Keep it going and do loads more.”
Chris Jones: “ Good to see you put those magazines to good use. Seriously Phil, good to see all this history. Well done.”
Brian Fox: “Great Work! Very visual, very positive and very very good”
Claire Rider: “ Wonderful collages Phil, just brill and so special”
John Colfar: “Brilliant stuff mate, proud of you and what you have done here. Fantastic”
Dan Roberts: “ Your work is inspiring and I am so glad to have randomly stumbled across it. Windsor house says hello!”
Neville Wakstein: “You’re standing by the window where the light is strong”. Leonard Cohen
Denise and Keith: “We loved your collages Phil. Each are holding a thousand treasures. Loads of memories. Thanks!!”
Francisco Carrasco: “You can get lost in the memories. I’ll love to come back a few times, there’s so much in the collage and there are nine wonderful tributes to the power of music and Liverpool. Well done Phil”
Adam Hartfree: “Love it Phil. What can I say, well done”
Mick Moss: “Love it, always did!”
James Rees: “Great show Phil, Great imagery of the memories- music is pretty good too.”
Chris Lee: “Nice to see you Phil. Great exhibition. Love the LFC one”
Carla Kent: “Enjoyed the stories of the past and how the collages came about. Nice one Phil”
Lorraine Hughes: “Thank you for a flood of memories. Fantastic people and smashing images.”
Matthew Thomas: “Great exhibition, you should tour it
Pat and Tommy Ormsby: “Fab exhibition. Great stories of the past and pictures. Look forward to some more”
Ian Sharp: “Absolutely brilliant Phil. They are fantastic and can't wait to see more”
Jane Johnson Safe Productions, : “Love your work Phil. Love working with you!”
Barbara Daly: “All fabulous. Well done you!
Simon, Sarah, Mae and Jamie: “ Very interesting and relevant perspective. Lovely really enjoyed your hard work!”
Sue Larty: “Fantastic show Phil, well done
Victoria Ferguson: “Lovely to see your collages alive and appreciated- keep on!”
Dave McGrath “Fantastic. So proud of you!”
Steve Powell: “Brilliant, Phil. Top man!”
Andy McGrath: “Proud of you Uncle Phil!
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