Late Artist's Family Discovers He's Returned Home to a Secret World of Myths and Legends
A 'lonely' man has transformed a rental apartment into an imperfect palace of the ancient world: the late artist's family discovers he has settled in a secret world of myth and legend - as Jarvis Cocker is one of the fans who try to preserve it. Ron Gittins lived in a rented apartment which he transformed into a magical ancient world until his death at the age of 80The 'quirky' artist's creation was only discovered by his two sisters after his died September 2019Each piece was based on a type of history that interested him, such as ancient Rome, Greece and EgyptHis supporters, including Jarvis Cocker, now want to buy the apartment and preserve his artwork for inspiring others
AdvertisementThe family of a 'lonely' artist were 'totally amazed' to discover he had secretly transformed his flat flat into a magical world of myth and legend after his death.
"Quirky" artist Ron Gittins, lived in Birkenhead on the peninsula of Wirral in his rented apartment from 33 years until his death in September 2019, at the age of 80.
His rental agreement allowed to "decorate the interior of the property to one's taste and the exterior porch in classic style without the prior written consent of the owner".
But Little did his family know that Ron had taken the words of the rental agreement at face value, transforming his home into an "ornate classic villa" based on the wonders of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
Bi In that Ron was extremely proud of his works, he generally refused entry to owners, maintenance staff and any other officials in order to protect the imaginary world he had created for himself.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">Even his sisters Pat and Joan were "totally amazed" by their discovery because he never invited them to his house and only discovered his creations while emptying the apartment of his business...
The family of a 'lonely' artist were 'totally amazed' to discover he had secretly transformed his flat flat into a magical world of myth and legend after his death.
"Quirky" artist Ron Gittins, lived in Birkenhead on the peninsula of Wirral in his rented apartment from 33 years until his death in September 2019, at the age of 80.
His rental agreement allowed to "decorate the interior of the property to one's taste and the exterior porch in classic style without the prior written consent of the owner".
But Little did his family know that Ron had taken the words of the rental agreement at face value, transforming his home into an "ornate classic villa" based on the wonders of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
Bi In that Ron was extremely proud of his works, he generally refused entry to owners, maintenance staff and any other officials in order to protect the imaginary world he had created for himself.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">Even his sisters Pat and Joan were "totally amazed" by their discovery because he never invited them to his house and only discovered his creations while emptying the apartment of his business...What's Your Reaction?
