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Meeting of Styles, LDN

2011-10-13T23:46:00.000-07:00

Boke

SheOne

Dep

Vodka

3Dom (Bristol represents!)

Shok-1

Xnz (around the corner) and Shok-1

Inkfetish

Creepy Shane

I'm just showing my favourite pieces of Meeting in Styles, apart from the Epok/Bonzai/Ghetto Farceur which I didn't get any decent shots of. But they're all over FlickR if you need to see it.

It was good to see how the London boys play it, and to meet up with people from See No Evil again. MoS had a surprisingly mellow vibe to it (for London) and I look forward to seeing what they do next.

Note to self -

Busy busy, I've missed some potential posts with See No Evil, but at the time I felt the world wide web had See No Evil covered, and I didn't really have that much to add, but I do have a bunch of pix, which I may post retrospectively.

Nelson St

2011-08-08T10:22:00.001-07:00

In 7 days the transformation begins...

Demon Hell Riders - Motorbike Show Room 29/0711

2011-07-31T06:09:00.000-07:00

Demon Hell Riders - Petro and friends.

One week to set up, for one evening only. Go-karts, mechanics and a garage.

The devil was certainly in the detail.

There was a video to go with this installation, of the Demon Hell Riders go-karting action adventure. I've been reliably assured this video and some images will be put online at some point, but unfortunately Petro's internet presence is quite low (I was nagging him to up it!) but he has a tumblr of his photos, so show it some love http://theallotment2011.tumblr.com

Upfest 2011 - Friday - Herakut/Case/Inkie/Lokey

2011-06-04T02:14:00.000-07:00

A beautiful way to the start the weekend, and the sun is still shining on South Bristol!

Herakut painting the Tobacco Factory building facing the Aldi car park.

I will never get bored of seeing this everyday.

And as I took in my evening dog walk with the sun setting on North Street, the shops shutters were being painted by Bristol's finest.

The ever-charming (and prolific!) Inkie painting with Cheo & Lokey.

Also took in the View Art Gallery show 'Archetypes' - Herakut, Futura, Jago, Case, Remi/Rough, Kaws, Pam Glew. The gallery had a photographer taking shots all night, so check out their website in a couple of days and the catalogue is online to check out the work www.viewartgallery.co.uk

Case opposite the View Gallery on the petrol station. He will be carrying on around the station the next day.

Panda Pal

2011-05-28T01:36:00.000-07:00

Too cute - Get your Gogroove Panda pal here

And it was all Yellow

2011-04-28T01:44:00.001-07:00

Woah, square eggs (to purchase type, Egg Cuber Square Egg Press into Amazon)

Via Swiss Miss

Inkie/Sepr/3Dom - Croft - Shiv Lizzy

2010-11-13T13:29:00.000-08:00

I think the strength of the Stoke Crofts open air gallery, is the constant change, artists trying out new ideas and the fact they can still pull in a name or two. In the last six months a couple of memorial pieces have gone up for Bear (poet, and Croft resident) which were quite wonderful. So I was really pleased to see such a beautiful memorial piece with respect to Shiv Lizzy (Shivon Watson, 28) who was tragically killed in London earlier this year.

Here's some progress shots from the new Inkie/Sepr/3Dom.
(sorry for the slightly late posting)

Write a bike

2010-10-22T03:35:00.000-07:00

I did a double take when first viewing these images, pity my name is too short to make a bicycle frame - wonderful work by Juri Zaech.

As found by the fantabulous Cafe Cartolina.

Moniker International Art Fair - 14-17th October - Shoreditch

2010-09-25T04:40:00.000-07:00

This looks very exciting - Herakut, Espo, Eine, and Polly Morgan.

Very little information has been released, just some choice names in the urban and fine art field'. Very exciting none the less.

I'm sure more information will be dripfed onto this website - Moniker.

Star Wars (Boba Fett) x Adidas

2010-09-22T10:49:00.001-07:00

A sharp intake of breath for these beauties.

From the ever wonderful Lovely Package

Love you long time

2010-08-13T09:09:00.001-07:00

China Mike/Mr Jago @glos-tonbury

2010-06-27T00:09:00.001-07:00

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Eine - Alphabet Street - Serif Style

2010-06-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

Eine - promotor of the simple but beautiful text - has painted a whole street in North London (apparently Middlesex St). Signature style, in bold and glorious colours.

It almost makes me forget the recent handbag collaboration.

Photos from artofthestate

@fakestencils @upfest

2010-06-06T08:10:00.001-07:00

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Mini space invaders @tobacco factory @Upfest

2010-06-05T13:18:00.001-07:00

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Acerone & @andycouncil at Upfest on the home run

2010-06-05T10:57:00.001-07:00

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Pseudonym @Upfest

2010-06-05T09:36:00.001-07:00

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Mr Mekon & Gary Coleman @Upfest

2010-06-05T08:53:00.001-07:00

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Zee Zee and friend @Upfest

2010-06-05T07:34:00.001-07:00

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Cheo @Upfest

2010-06-05T07:27:00.001-07:00

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Snub23 @Upfest

2010-06-05T06:30:00.001-07:00

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Upfest underway with @andycouncil & Acerone

2010-06-05T06:06:00.001-07:00

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New Nick Walker - Bristol

2010-05-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

On a lunch break today, and spotted Nick Walker doing a new piece at the back of the Colston Hall. Apparently it's got something to do with a BBC documentary on butterflies.

(Photos: Bristol Street Art)

Shag is such a dude (with Gary Baseman)

2010-05-15T06:27:00.000-07:00

Art from the New World - Sneaky Peak @Bristol_Museum

2010-05-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

The shows looking great. Gary Baseman's characters getting some practice in. And lots of smiley people. Press morning at the museum.

Buffmonster being interviewed by the BBC.

One of Gary Basemans girls.

Double sided book installation by Mike Stilkey, greeting you in the foyer of the museum.

Stunning work from Colin Christian.

Bring your credit cards - merchandise.

Even more merchandise.

Awesome double headed diamond dog sculpture (just seen in the distance - apologies for Iphone quality pix).

The show looks really great, it's so nice not having to travel to London to see this sort of quality of work. For me there is a couple of artists work I really would of liked to see (uh hum...Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Ashley Wood, Glenn Barr), but I presume that is because they're tied in with other galleries. Or don't need the coverage.

Incidentally my interview with the lovely Mike Stilkey will be featured later on in this blog.

To see some better quality pictures of the work shown see Cool Huntings notice.

@Bristol_museum Start of Mike Stilkey installation #aftnw

2010-05-10T08:22:00.001-07:00

Met the lovely Mike Stilkey today who's starting work on his book painting installation in the foyer of the Bristol Museum. Very exciting. As is the Buffmonster in the main museum (but my picture is of a blank wall), so I didn't include it. Hoping to post an interview soon.

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Having a Retro Moment on the road

2010-05-09T05:58:00.003-07:00

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AnyForty - Versus Exhibition

2010-04-29T14:13:00.000-07:00

The dynamic colour work of Matt W Moore (MWM Graphics) - he who was mentioned a couple of blog posts ago, has work heading to the UK for an exciting exhibition put on by AnyForty at an undisclosed Bristol venue. Minimal details have been released, but its all looking exciting.

So this summer is already looking good with 'Art from the New World', and some promising exhibitions on the horizon from our favourite street art galleries. And since when has Bristol become the art capital of f...whatever? This is Bristol - rumoured to be twinned with Jamaica. Maybe Bristol's finally grown up.

Joe Sorren - Painting in progress

2010-04-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

I like a bit of 'process', as clearly the last post has demonstrated. So to continue on this theme and with another artist from the upcoming 'Art from the New World' exhibition, here is Joe Sorren's progress on a 'The Overture' from his blog. To see the full progress - go to Joe's blog.

Mark Ryden painting 'Incarnation' on time lapse

2010-04-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

In preparation for 'Art of the New World' at the Bristol Museum - this is one of the featured artists, and a fantastic look at Mark Ryden painting a recent piece for the Gay 90's exhibition in New York, (April 29th 2010).

Awesome Deckades Owl - 45rpm

2010-04-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

Get on down to Howies Bristol

Cheo at the Deaner

2010-04-15T07:47:00.001-07:00

New works on my travels

2010-04-15T03:01:00.000-07:00

I had a bit of time this morning to post some new works I saw on my travels.

First from Dean Lane, Bedminster (What) heads up from RichT. And second on Stokes Croft by Silent Hobo (who's done a great piece on Hillgrove Street a while back).

IT Crowd

2010-04-02T03:41:00.001-07:00

The wonderful IT Crowd has started filming again and from what I understand my Lucky Luchies are still in the realm of Moss and Roy (up on a shelf). V cited, especially as Graham Linehan has some more special guests in the show (Kevin Eldon and Limmy).

This pic is from a recently twittered on-set image by ITCrowdsupport

New Organisational Purchase :)

2010-03-26T05:01:00.001-07:00

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Kate MccGwire

2010-03-24T15:14:00.001-07:00

I've seen Kate MccGwire's work mentioned in a couple of blogs recently - and could not fail to be knocked out by it. It's made a 2nd time appearance in the Juxtapoz blog, and I just felt the need to share the love.

Just breathless.

I could drone on like a love-sick teenager - but I think it just speaks for itself.

Exit poster

2010-02-24T17:14:00.001-08:00

Large Banksy film posters are all over the tube in London. Someone's putting alot of money behind this film.

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I've gone to heaven

2010-02-24T13:20:00.001-08:00

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Aaaah, being in the front of The Specials gig. I'm 14 again.

Matt W Moore

2010-02-21T03:01:00.000-08:00

Colourful discovery - Matt W Moore.

I just love this page on his website MWMGraphics - which covers you in waves of colour.

MWM : CRYSTALS & LASERS
Since.Upian Gallery - ROJO Artspace Network
211 Rue Saint Maur - Paris, France

From his site:
"An ambitious creative spirit, MWM (Matt W. Moore) has traveled to Paris for one month to prepare, from scratch, for his first Paris Solo-Exhibition. He arrived with no art, no supplies, and no firm plan for this new series of canvas paintings. The ideas for the artworks have actualized while processing time spent absorbing French Culture, exploring the City Of Lights, the vibrant colors, the exaggerated geometry, and the diverse architecture and fashion of Paris.

These paintings were created entirely with spray paint, one of Matt's favorite mediums. But the designs are very clean, and appear almost digital in their precise details and craft. An honest, analog attempt to achieve the same depth and abstract geometry of his digital "Vectorfunk" style. The goal with each work is to have the viewers eye fall into the piece and get lost in the optical illusions, trying to figure out what is up, down, left, and right."

Geeking out with Futura 2000

2010-02-20T03:41:00.001-08:00

ALIEN ASSAULT RIFLES COURTESY OF LENNY MCGURR & LEGO. from tabatha mcgurr on Vimeo.

This reminds me that I really need to make that felt At-At.

Hampton Lane Graffiti

2010-02-14T09:26:00.001-08:00

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Crazybusy at the Droplet do at 50/50

2010-02-07T03:31:00.000-08:00

Crazybusy in Bristol this weekend, Sickboy, Droplet launch and Cheo. Managed all too (a long evening that ended with the odd Alco-milkshake (don't ask).

Anyways, here's the 50/50 Gallery and the Droplet Launch pix.

Sickboy - Logopop @ Friend & Co

2010-02-06T05:50:00.001-08:00

The temple has come home!

This is the first exhibition Sickboy has held since treading the path on the yellow brick road to the big metropolis of London. This also followed his recent December Pop Up exhibition in London which was on for 3 hours.

Maybe the clue is in the title 'Logopop', the gallery seemed to be split in two, with the first half conveying Sickboy's more serious artwork (see last picture) and the other half displaying his more familiar (and apparently popular) temples and street-art screen prints, which were produced in edition's of 3 and were all slightly different.

Giving the audience what they want.

Glos-tonbury - Golden Lion (last summer)

2010-01-31T02:22:00.000-08:00

Looking through last years photos I found some which I'd forgotton to blog about at the time (it's the Bristol disease ;), of a very happy day last year - and gives me a longing for all things sunny and summery.

Mr Jago and 2keen
2keen
Lokey & FLX

Mr Jago

Futura - Spray Can Wizard

2010-01-16T02:56:00.000-08:00

I could watch Futura work forever.

This video was highlighted by Juxtapoz

Art Of Facts (Feat. FUTURA) from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

Central snow

2010-01-13T10:21:00.001-08:00

Stokes Croft China & NY Delftware

2010-01-11T03:53:00.000-08:00

Ceramics are getting a bit of a face lift with the lovely and wonderful PRSC project Stokes Croft China, and a more graff style from New York Delft by lovegrove&repucci.

Just before Christmas I had a guided tour of the work at Stokes Croft China by Mr PRSC, who used to work in the pottery industry. It was great to see the progression where 6 months ago you could only choose from simple mugs and customise them with deadstock decals, and now their is a selection of pottery which even includes toilet bowls. Some of the highlights were collaboration with some chosen artists who've taken the decals and added their own twist (see below). I especially love the 'Cardinal moustache' pieces.

Winter Walk

2009-12-30T17:22:00.000-08:00

Checking out the wildlife at Ashton Court.

and stumbling across a vintage Mudwig/Paris piece.

Dallas Clayton - Awesome Book

2009-12-30T07:40:00.001-08:00

Awesome Book Tour from Dallas Clayton on Vimeo.

Sick of New Year's resolutions already - well I know am. I think I just need some inspiration to make things better. And Dallas Clayton with his 'Awesome' book is a good place to start.

Decks - and not the Christmas kind

2009-12-27T13:42:00.001-08:00

Supreme collaborations

Damien Hirst

Kermit

Petro film @ Friend and Co

2009-12-01T14:22:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty behind on posting photos, and seeing as this film is going around, I'll do the same. Done by 45rpm (I think) - nice work.

And not forgetting Dec 11th being a busy old preview night - Weapon of Choice, Beezers book at the Bristol Museum and Friend and Co's Christmas show.

Follow the sign

2009-11-23T13:22:00.000-08:00

Something I noticed on the way home yesterday (on the way to Ashton).

Krink vs Mini Cooper

2009-11-08T01:22:00.000-08:00

Beautifully shot. Beautiful end piece.

Zombie Walk - Bristol Bearpit

2009-10-31T10:46:00.000-07:00

Zombie Chavs
Zombie Bearpit
Zombie Elvis

On Point interview - Mr Jago & Will Barras

2009-10-31T05:26:00.001-07:00

Some nice insights into the world of two working artists.

Nicely presented.

Will Barras & Mr.Jago - Interview
Uploaded by on-point. - Independent web videos.

Cut & Paste Championships - NYC

2009-10-19T01:29:00.000-07:00

I don't know why but this reminds me of skateboarding and disco-dancing competitions in the 70's (something that originated as a 'street' activity, being pushed to the max), but with the added twist of the audience being able to give feedback via Twitter, and designers as X-Factor contestants.

Cut and Paste Championships as featured on Cool Hunting in NYC

Also visit cutandpaste.com

GetDringMobile - Paintworks Photos

2009-10-17T02:38:00.000-07:00

A great evening organised for the GetDringMobile money raising event, which managed to raise an astonishing £25,000 that night. Some fantastic work, good music and really nice feel to the whole evening. I think it's what some of the other 'graffiti' events should of aimed for. It was also great to see such a high calibre of contributing artists to the event (Nick Walker and Pam Glew getting nice cash amounts in for their work).

Bristol Graffiti blog and Bristol Urban Art have much better photos of the event, so definitely check their links out. I was filming it for a project, so hence my limited and unobserved photos, but here they are anyway.

Inkie's piece (half way through), Mr Jago on the side, Vermin in the distance.

Paris' pop up shop - another stop on his world tour.Milk and Dora's piece
Lokey working (Jody and Mr Jago, in the background)
Nick Walker and Eelus (and an investor)
Hmmmm gold. Wonderful piece from Xenz, which went for a pretty penny.

Hillgrove Street - Update

2009-10-16T06:21:00.001-07:00

Paris' piece on Hillgrove Street was sprayed over this afternoon, and while someone connected with the shop told him off as he didn't have permission to spray there, within 10 mins rescued him from an altercation with the police. A nice bit of Stokes Croft community spirit.

Friend & Co - Will Barras, Mr Jago, Mudwig, Eine & Xenz

2009-10-11T12:46:00.000-07:00

On Friday the 23rd of October Friend & Co are opening the doors (24 Park Row, Bristol) to their new gallery. The first show is a group show from: EINE, MR JAGO, MÜDWIG, WILL BARRAS & XENZ. There will be new original work and prints from all the artists.

Looking forward to seeing the new premises and new works from some of my favourite artists.

David Brownings - Papercraft Nike

2009-10-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

I'm a big fan of the papercut (Rob Ryan) and papercraft (Makiko Azakami), so it was a bit of a surprise to read on Folding Trees (papercraft US blog) about Bristol based David Brownings Nikes. He's on my doorstop, my blogging self cries!

Will Barras - Live Painting

2009-10-07T13:44:00.000-07:00

Will Barras at the Oakley store in Bristol's Cabot Circus.

The 'Will Barras' limited edition glasses from Oakley, part of an 'artists' collection.

Great Birds of the British Isles - Emporium, Bristol

2009-09-25T06:25:00.001-07:00

Just walked past the Emporium on the Croft, and it's looking very exciting.

An all female show - Great Birds of the British Isles is on for two weeks.

I'm hoping to get to the preview tonight (and post pix later).

On the home ground

2009-09-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

So wish I was there!

And no it's not a stunt for 'skins'.

Loving a little bit of skateboard anarchy!

Tripledrop - Preview

2009-09-12T09:55:00.001-07:00

New works from Dicy, Acer and Ziml.

Tripledrop @ Centrespace

2009-09-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

Another great show - starting tonight at Centrespace

Mythical Beast Sweet Shoppe

2009-09-01T14:15:00.001-07:00

Loving the progress on the Mythical Beast Sweet Shoppe exhib which is being monitored on this blog. It's on in my spiritual home of Weston-Super-Mare from 12 September until 11 October (open at weekends), as part of the Weston Arts Festival, as curated by Camilla.

I'm looking forward to seeing Chip-Fork's flouro prints - in the flesh (as featured in the picture below). And hoping my piece will be finished in time, due to my recent malaise.

Matilda Tristram

2009-08-31T02:23:00.000-07:00

Omo - Oversized from LOAF on Vimeo.

Refreshing on so many levels. Love the meatball at the end.

More on www.mmaattiillddaa.com

Stokes Croft - PRSC

2009-08-25T01:13:00.001-07:00

I watch the PRSC with a quiet admiration - trying to reclaim the area of Stokes Croft and keep it from being forgotten and unloved, the PRSC have set up 'graffiti areas', keep the council on their toes, care for the local wandering residents, and give local artists a lot of encouragement and love.

Posted originally here.

Tim Lane - The innocents? - Knifesmith Gallery

2009-08-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

A pleasant surprise awaited me at the top of Christmas Steps on Saturday - a reasonably new gallery called Knifesmith Gallery, and their current feature Tim Lane, whose work appeals to my dark heart. These flat screen grabs don't do the work justice, especially the drawing.

According to a conversation I had recently, this style of work is called 'New Brow' (the bastard son of 'Low Brow' I suppose).

The exhibition is on until August 28th, and I look forward to seeing more from this Bristol-based artist.

There's a good review of his exhibition on 'boys who draw blog'.

Friend and Co - New Group Show

2009-08-22T09:52:00.000-07:00

I hear the smallest gallery in the world is moving to bigger premises very soon, and this is going to be their first show - Stellar line-up - looking forward to it.

Grayson Perry - Prints Charming

2009-08-22T09:48:00.001-07:00

Liberty are currently holding the exhibition 'Prints Charming' on the 4th floor - as you can see from the below picture they covered this wall in their classic 'Betsy' print, (which also appears on their staircases too). They commissioned six artists - Grayson Perry, Paul Morrison, Mike McInnerney, Michael Angove, Anj Smith and Simon Hart to design some Liberty inspired patterned fabric - which they're selling in their wonderful fabric and haberdashery department.

Grayson Perry (as 'Claire') opened the exhibition by drawing some sketches in the window (which included one saying 'help me - if you buy my fabric they'll let me out'). While a few fans, bemused passers by and his wife, and daughter watched on.

I had heard he wasn't very well the day before, so I was extremely pleased he appeared. After the window display, he made his way up to the exhibition, checked out his fabric and posed for some official photo-taking (see pix below).

Paris on the Hillgrove

2009-08-18T04:53:00.000-07:00

This empty shop on Hillgrove Street has inadvertently caused a couple of problems to the PRSC in the Croft, as it has been 'officially' sprayed and then the Council will come and black it out the next day. This has happened a couple of times, with interesting comments sprayed back onto the shop, including the email address of a councillor for whom to complain to.

So this is the latest update...

Jody - Weapon of Choice

2009-08-14T13:33:00.000-07:00

Bristol native Jody began painting at the now infamous Barton Hill Youth Club under the wing of the legendary John Nation in the late 1980’s. After a long break from the graffiti scene he has resurfaced following the success of Felix Braun’s Children of the Can book launched last year.

Returning to the Bristol scene refreshed and reinvented, Jody’s first solo show draws inspiration from the barrage of slick and cynical imagery portrayed through fashion and advertising. No picture can be truly trusted - we are subjected daily to hyper retouched, overly sexualised and false imagery, making us feel aspirational, but at the same time, insecure about own selves. Jody digs just below the polished surface of magazine spreads, movie posters and advertising to uncover a sinister world of false idols and hopes.

Blank and hollow eyes stare back where once perfectly made up faces once did – imagery that was meant to be flawless is subverted, changing the intended meaning into something darker, disturbing and more powerful.

The show opens at the Weapon of Choice Gallery on the 14th August and runs until 13th Sept 2009.

(text ripped from WOC site)

(and how much do I love love this flyer)

Random Love - Klaus Kinski

2009-07-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

The first in an occasional series of random finds.

I have big love for Klaus Kinski - I just wish I could give big air and ride a half pipe - oh well. It would sit very nicely next to my Futura deck though.

And it's only €65 from Alllikestore.com

Will Barras - Green Day tour

2009-07-13T14:06:00.000-07:00

A big shout out for Will Barras, who will be one of the artist featured on Green Day's roving art gallery tour. I've reposted this from Eelus' blog as it's a pretty interesting music/art crossover (press-release info below).

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GREEN DAY’S UPCOMING U.S. TOUR TO FEATURE A ROVING GALLERY SHOW OF INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AT EACH VENUE

ARTISTS SUCH AS RON ENGLISH, THE LONDON POLICE, AND C215 CREATED WORK INSPIRED BY EACH TRACK ON BAND’S LATEST ALBUM 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN

DATELINE - Burbank, CA - Green Day have a special treat in store for fans attending their U.S. tour this summer. A roving art gallery will be set up at each venue to display work by a collection of eclectic artists from around the world, each of whom has been asked to create an original piece inspired by a track on Green Day’s new album 21st Century Breakdown.

The show is curated by New York-based stencil artist and die-hard punk-rock fan Logan Hicks, whose portraits of band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool, and Mike Dirnt will also be on display. A passionate art and music lover, Hicks has assembled an impressive group of noted artists - including world-renowned New York-based painter Ron English, Amsterdam-based street artists The London Police, French stencil artist C215, and British illustrator Will Barras - to show the connection between music and art.

“I chose artists whom I felt had a similar visual approach to art as Green Day does to its music,” Hicks says. “Although most of the artists represented are well-established in their careers, they embrace the same emotional rawness with their art, which speaks from the heart and swings with the fist. Their subject matter is struggle and injustice-they shoot from the hip and their art is their weapon.”

“We are really excited to be touring with this incredible show,” says Armstrong. “Seeing the pieces that our new album has inspired is very exciting. Many of the artists Logan has chosen show their work on the street, and we feel a strong connection to that type of creative expression. We think the fans coming out to see us on the road will love it.”

Graffiti Gravestones - Sickboy

2009-07-06T15:33:00.000-07:00

This sorta rocks my world, not sure why.
From Sickboy's blog.

Here's more of an explanation about his work from Bristol Graffiti blog.

Synesthesia by Terri Timely

2009-07-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

I'm loving the network of recommendations by Twitterfolk - here's one by graff artist Fake. Strange but awesome.

Synesthesia from Terri Timely on Vimeo.

Stanley Donwood - Weapon of Choice

2009-06-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Kudos to the Weapon of Choice gallery for getting a bit of a name interesting artist. Stanley Donwood is Radiohead's resident artist. From July 10 - August 9 - St Michaels Hill, Bristol.

I'm a particular fan of the Thom Yorke 'eraser' cover, which is a linocut with a stock image.

Graffiti Stencil - Making and Doing

2009-06-18T08:28:00.001-07:00

A couple of videos have popped up on the t'internet in the last couple of days about how graff artists work, or the process they use. The Boxi one is quite wonderful, and the divine Obey boy Sheperd Fairey is just.....

Boxi - To Die For (the story behind it is here)

Shepard Fairey from Arkitip on Vimeo.

Weapon of Choice - Exhibition

2009-06-16T07:35:00.001-07:00

Really loving this guys work - Julian Kimmings (much better in the flesh).

And there's some interesting pieces up in the new exhibition at Weapon of Choice - St Michaels Hill, Bristol. Really liked Dirty30 and Nikill's work.

Banksy - Summer Exhibition Location ?

2009-06-11T06:00:00.001-07:00

This is looking like a strong contender for the Banksy Exhibition

Bristol Museum (top of Park Street) - Rumour has it that the preview is Friday 12th and it starts Saturday 13th June.
(thanks to bristolurbanart for the tip)

*update* from a sneaky pic I've just seen, it's looking like it's a retrospective.

Spotted Cow Show - Tonight

2009-06-11T03:44:00.001-07:00

And still the graff goes on.

Hopefully get to post my UPfest pix in the next couple of days.

Still waiting on an update for the Banksy exhib - my theory is it's in Weston! Spray them donkeys up!

Why didn't I think of that - grrr

2009-06-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

From the ever cool, CoolHuntingblog.

And incidentally, Bristol seems to have turned into Graffworld, with Stokes Croft being at the epicenter (artwork changing daily mainly thanks to the PRSC). This weekend we'll see Upfest turning heads at the Tobacco Factory, Dave Whittle opening night tonight, at Friend & Co, Weapon of Choice 2nd exhibition starting next weekend, the Spotted Cow (pub) evening of graff in the garden on 11 June, and a rumoured Banksy exhibition heading this way called 'Homecoming'.

And not forgetting Bearpit this Saturday too.

Walls Sketchbook

2009-02-25T08:38:00.000-08:00

A cute find on the www. A sketchbook with readymade walls for you to practice on.

Walls Notebook

Mr Jago - Keep from going under

2009-02-25T02:43:00.001-08:00

For our monthly visit to the art centre of Bristol (Stokes Croft/Gloucester Road). We took in the Mr Jago exhibition where he painted his piece directly onto the wall. It’s great to see his work move in a slightly different field as the one thing I feel about the Graff/Stencil world is it’s a little stuck in it’s own rut. When we arrived, I did hear someone say “can you tell what it is yet,” in their best Rolf Harris voice.

Hokusai inspiration in the Croft

2009-02-17T08:35:00.001-08:00

Snog, Labbits and Potted Handbags

2009-02-12T03:54:00.000-08:00

Here's some photos of a recent trip to London.

Of notable toy/design interest was the pop-up shop of Kidrobot in Selfridges with the wonderfully inflatable Kozik Smorkin' Labbit (want one) and their window displays with lots of mini labbits (want them too).

I also bumped into a heavily Japanese design-influenced frozen yogurt eaterie called Snog - in South Kensington - where I sampled the green tea frozen yogurt (super yumm) and had to negotiate round a giant Kubrick Bear and several American students. I particularly liked their seating stools which were made of plastic but looked like heavy lace.

Last creative mention goes to the amazing vintage dress store in Kingly Court 'Fur Coat, No Knickers', where I was knocked out by the quality of these dresses which would not look out of place on Audrey Hepburn or Miss Dita (but unfortunately had nasty price tags), they are utterly stunning and it's was lovely to see such appreciated dresses in a suitably lovely setting (including their handbag window boxes which were potted up with roses).

Mr Jago - friend & co exhibition

2009-02-08T14:11:00.000-08:00

The wonderful Mr Jago has a home grown exhibition at Friend & Co on Wednesday 11 February; which I'm pleased to here is a little different as the artwork will be attached to the walls he's covering in the gallery. So the only thing you can buy will be a print of the artwork, which will be available by pre-order.

I hope to provide another report at the end of the week!

What we're watching - Feb 09

2009-02-04T08:29:00.000-08:00

Still loving FOP - for it's bargainous choices.

I heart snow

2009-02-03T07:30:00.000-08:00

For those of us in the UK.

Subway Art - 25th Anniversary

2009-01-21T03:35:00.000-08:00

One of those things that will make you feel old, is a book that you used to see and covet when you were a kid. A book that helped spread the word.

This May, Chronicle Books will published a beautiful new deluxe edition of Subway Art – long considered the bible of the worldwide graffiti and street art movement, this sumptuous large-format book will include 70 additional images, and new introductions and an afterword that highlights where many of the artists and taggers in the book are now.

Winter

2009-01-20T02:38:00.001-08:00

Ron Asheton - The Stooges

2009-01-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

Another tribute to Ron Asheton, but it really can't be stressed enough the importance of MC5 and The Stooges who's musical risk-taking brought us the indie-punk-rock music of today.

When I heard about The Stooges reforming after all these years, I thought it was such a dreadful idea, but we then decided to see them at a special one-off show at London's Hammersmith Apollo (their first London performance since 1972, and only their second London show ever), performing their entire Fun House album followed by songs from the first album and Skull Ring. The show, which was the first in the All Tomorrow's Parties-organised "Don't Look Back" concert series - was great.

Another fabulous picture find from Susi a.

And checkout those outfits!

Big balls of knitting, Friend & Co, and the Croft

2008-12-23T05:48:00.000-08:00

I'm so behind on my blogging, I've decided to blog some easy pix and very recent ones.

Pictures are from the last 'Friend and Co' gallery exhibition last Wednesday, which had some special local guest work, Mr Jago, Inkie (although late with his submission), 45RPM etc. Having been to a few mediocre street art events (which will remain nameless), we think a few choice pieces is better than flooding the venue). It was also good to see Geoff handing out the mince pies and mulled cider (yummm), and we had a lovely chat with Mr Jago, who has a whole lot of stuff going on next year.

I submitted and bought a cute little skull painting from Dave Whittle, who's work seems to appear all over the place in magazines and videos but you wouldn't know it.

Great giant knitting balls of fire! Part of John Lewis' christmas display.

Also, some nice work going on at the Croft. We like a bit of font work.

As Seen On TV

2008-12-08T03:14:00.000-08:00

Mini Moss and Roy have landed on our screens. This picture is from the first episode, and it's great to see my two Lucky Fighters popping up in the cabinet of the IT Crowd's office (on Channel 4 10.00pm).The IT Crowd is one of our favourite comedy programmes (written by the wonderful Graham Lineham - he of Father Ted), so we are as chuffed as mint balls to have our Lucky Luchies in the third series.

Bag a Bunny

2008-12-08T03:10:00.000-08:00

Love, love, love this idea. Carry a bunny in your bag. Need an extra carrier - bunny turns into a bag. Japanese genius! $55 from Greener Grass Design.

As Seen on TV

2008-11-22T09:55:00.001-08:00

Mini Moss and Roy have landed on our screens.

I'll be posting a picture here as soon as I get one (probably some sort of screen grab) of my two Lucky Fighters popping up in the cabinet of the IT Crowd's office (in Channel 4 10.00pm).

The IT Crowd is one of our favourite comedy programmes (written by the wonderful Graham Lineham - he of Father Ted), so we are as chuffed as mint balls to have our Lucky Luchies in the third series.

Bust's Craftacular - London

2008-11-10T02:48:00.000-08:00

Bust Magazine are hosting their first across the pond 'Craftacular' in London on Dec 6th from midday until 11pm at the St. Aloysius Social Club in Euston. Very exciting!

I was also very excited to see Made by Milla will be hosting a workshop too, to keep the South West massive visible, and I'm hoping to be there in some form too.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

I love this time of the year! Skulls, Day of the Dead, blood splattered windows. Or is that just my house fully decorated.Here's some fantastic pictures to celebrate as shown on the wonderful photographique vintage blog Susi a

Ed Wood's leading lady!

UpFest at the Baccy Factory, Bristol

2008-10-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

I will be posting more pictures soon