The Emptifish guitarist and antiques dealer, based in Southsea, has put some of his thought-provoking paintings and sculptures on display at Art Space Portsmouth.
It is part of the ‘Falling Out of a Hole’ exhibition, featuring a myriad of different designs and forms.
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Mr Parmiter said visitors were greeted with a ‘nice, warm and bubbly atmosphere’ when it opened on Friday.
He said the aim of the project was to show his personal thought processes to handle his Parkinson’s disease and keep himself strong.
‘It explains my philosophy on life, my love of the summer, my struggle with Parkinson’s, and how I use my art to pull myself together,’ he told The News.
‘My art improves my life, balance, and makes me stronger.’
The exhibition is open to the public until October 29 on fridays and weekends.
People can also book an appointment to see the art on other weekdays.
Mr Parmiter said at the launch of the exhibition on Friday, some told him they were inspired by his story.
‘If you can see a bit of brightness in your day, especially when you have suffered like I have, and people see you carry on and do things, they get inspired by it,’ he added.
. Ian Parmiter in his exhibition at Art Space in Brougham Road. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
Ian Parmiter in his exhibition at Art Space in Brougham Road. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022) Photo: Mike Cooter
. The large piece by Ian Parmiter at the entrance of his exhibtion. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
The large piece by Ian Parmiter at the entrance of his exhibition. Mr Parmiter said the aim is to show his thought processes to stay positive while battling with Parkinson's. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022). Photo: Mike Cooter
1. The large piece by Ian Parmiter at the entrance of his exhibtion. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
The large piece by Ian Parmiter at the entrance of his exhibition. Mr Parmiter said the aim is to show his thought processes to stay positive while battling with Parkinson's. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022). Photo: Mike Cooter
2. One of Ian Parmiter's pieces highlighting his love of sunrises, which provides him with inspiration and energy. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
One of Ian Parmiter's pieces highlighting his love of sunrises, which provides him with inspiration and energy. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022) Photo: Mike Cooter
3. One of Ian Parmiter's pieces at the exhibition in Art Space in Brougham Road.. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
Mr Parmiter continues to challenge himself on a daily basis - regularly going for bike rides and swims in the sea in Southsea. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022) Photo: Mike Cooter
4. One of Ian Parmiter's pieces at the exhibition in Art Space in Brougham Road.. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022)
One of Ian Parmiter's most prominent pieces is called 'Big Balls' - depicting a man in the crucifix position with a set of cast iron privates. Mr Parmiter said as well as support from others, sometimes you need them to pick yourself up off the floor. Picture: Mike Cooter (081022). Photo: Mike Cooter