Great Birds Of The British Isles

Well today was the last day folks, here’s a few snaps for you in case you didn’t make it down to the show.

Great Birds Of The British Isles to 08/10/09

If you haven’t got to this show make sure you do by next Thursday, it’s well worth a gander.

New Street Work by Dr.D

This appearred on the front of Cordy House, London last Thursday and will be the last paste up that you see here as Cordy house is raised to the ground by bulldozers to make way for luxury flats and offices.

We caught up the the Dr who said “I never want to paste up a concertina door again, approximately 200 pieces and a lot of cuts and knee ache!”

Curtain Road, London concertina door paste up.

How To Kill Lady Gaga paste up Curtain Road, London

 

View from the right this ones called Rampant Self Publicity.

What A Weekend – 22nd / 23rd August 09

It was a busy weekend for Bristol street art on Saturday a TCF Crew re-union, with Eco, Ziml, Paris, Feek and Xenz getting together to do a massive production in Ashton Park underneath the Cumberland Basin.  It was a great day and the end result was something else and will be put put o good use as images from the production will be projected onto the Colston Hall at it’s opening event in September.

TCF Crew finished production

Xenz

Feek

Paris

Ziml & Xenz

Eco

Also over the weekend La Kota was getting new look from Felix, Jody, 3Dom, Epok, Sepr, Soker and Cheo and a pretty good one it was turning out to be.

La Kota - work in progress

End wall - Felix, Cheo & Soker

Jody

Sepr

3Dom & Felix

Looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

Guy Denning – Celebrity Will Eat Itself

Also opening at the Carmichael Gallery tonight Guy Dennings solo show, what an exciting night in store for those in LA.

Also

Pam Glew – A Mirror Distorted

Pam Glew is putting in an appearance in Hollywood this month in a group show at the Carmichael Gallery along with Andrea Michaelsson, Candice Tripp and Cherri Wood, details and information below.

Exhibition Dates: August 6 – August 27 2009

Address: Carmichael Gallery / 1257 N. La Brea Ave / West Hollywood CA 90038

Carmichael Gallery invites you to attend A Mirror Distorted, an all-female international group show featuring new works on canvas, paper and mixed media fabric by artists Andrea Michaelsson, Candice Tripp, Cherri Wood and Pam Glew.

A complete show preview can now be seen here.

Please contact art@carmichaelgallery.com to enquire about available work.

Afghan Girl (above) is from the new ‘Culture Clash’ series, using eclectic found imagery as a starting point, which is both compelling and yet has some element of vulnerability. The emphasis on the new works is to use found imagery from diverse sources; children in horror films (Daydreamer & Wonder), contemporary images of models and icons (Saint & Candy-pop Antichrist) and children in war-torn states (Afghan Girl).

The paradox of the imagery is explored in the fabric flags I use. Constructing handmade flags, making a hybrid of British/ American/ Iraqi/ Palestinian flags, to create a new emblem is partly a comment on the current international climate.

Candy Pop Antichrist (above) is loosely based on Lily Allen, I chose her because of her ‘bad-girl done good’ attitude. Its called ‘Antichrist’ because of the inverted union jack has been turned into an upside-down cross whilst still being recognisable as a British flag.

Saint (above) is based on the model Lily Cole, the one with the angel face and a saintly look about her, (I can’t help thinking that the Pre-raphealites would have loved Lily Cole, shes like a modern day Elizabeth Siddal). The ‘idol’ is given a halo of light, a gentle nod to the way we celebrate beauty above many other attributes.

 The original flags were made from American flags, turned into Union Jacks with many pairs of denim ieans with the rivets and pockets still visible. The images are painted with bleach freehand with a sponge, to make these new deconstructed cameo portraits.

Art-el Checking In – Latest Newsletter

Just checking in with all the latest news and happenings at Art-el.

We hope this finds you all in good spirits especially with Mr Sun being so co-operative of late.

So here's whats new

Artist Rostone, co-founder of the Centrefold Gallery and member of the somewhat infamous or anonymous Readerswives Collective who reside on their own crazy Isle of Guernsey. Not strictly speaking their own Isle but you get the drift.                                                                                     

Rostone's work is the result of a collision of 'Visual ingredients'. The essence of this visual sampling process in his artwork is influenced by his music production, he samples from the past, re-appropriates and creates something new to. The influence of Pop Art and Graffiti culture are also blatantly apparent, as is Rostone's fascination with nostalgia. When compiled and collaged together all of these elements create complex layered compositions that deal equally with complex subjects of love, memory and the coming of age.                                                                                                          

He has exhibited both locally and throughout the UK, and we are pleased to bring in a very affordable range of his original work.

With open arms & our hearts on our sleeves we also bring you a new selection of work from one of our favourite females in the form of Dora. We have a number of original pieces & splattering of limited edition prints, so go check her section.

On the same theme and opening on the 10th of July at the Oblong Gallery is an exhibition well worth a visit. Great Birds of Great Britain is an exhibition of both solo and collaborative works from Art-el represented artists Dora & Milk in conjunction with the talented Amour and the delightfully dope photography of the lovely K148.

The first ever collaborative show from the above artists. The four formed this collective after meeting in the underground graffiti circles, painting walls and photographing the evolution of the art form. Print, paint and photography have brought these four birds together.

After finding each others' passions they are determined to take a step forward and create something totally fresh and unique. Expect to peer into a boudoir of colour, texture and design with solo and collaborative pieces spilling from wall to canvas and back again. Exploring an intoxicating mix of juiced up logos, great birds, female forms and a spoonful of graffiti seen through a very different eye.

Great Birds of the British Isles
AMOUR K148 MILK DORA
Oblong Gallery
69A Southgate Road
London
N1 3JS

More news coming very soon

Peace & Love

All@Art-el

Art-el Welcomes Rostone

Rostone lives and works on Guernsey in the Channel islands, he is also the 
founding member of the Readerswives Collective and is also one of the 
co-founders of the Centre Fold Gallery. He has exhibited both locally and 
throughout the UK.

Rostone's work is the result of a collision of 'Visual ingredients'. The 
essence of this visual sampling process in his artwork is influenced by his 
music production, he samples from the past, re-appropriates and creates 
something new too. The influence of pop art and graffiti culture are also 
blatantly apparent, as is Rostone's fascination with nostalgia. When 
compiled and collaged together all of these elements create complex layered 
compositions that deal equally with complex subjects of love, memory and the 
coming of age.
He is also currently exhibiting work in the Readerswives current exhibition "The House Of Frankenstein" at The Berni Gallery, The Jersey Arts Centre, Phillips Street, St Helier.
The show runs from the 6th July to the 25th July, here are a few taster pics ...

Great Birds Of The British Isles 10/07 – 09/08/09

If you’re in or around Londinium this Friday (10th) then don’t miss this one @ The Oblong Gallery. This four girl show features the lovely Art-el artists Milk & Dora along with our good friend and dope photographer K148 & the talented Amour.

K-Guy Strikes Again

A new street art installation by K-Guy appeared early this morning  …. love it!