"Colouring In"

So I made it to Sydney and had a wonderful time at the 'Semi Permanent' Conference. Curated and created by Andrew & Murray at 'Design Is Kinky', it was great to finally meet them and their SP crew after months of emailing, preparation and nerves. As envisaged the auditorium was huge, with over two thousand people attending both days. I felt thoroughly inspired by 'WIRED magazines' Creative Director, Scott Dadich. His talk spanned the history of the magazine and its content. They work with a broad range of photographers, illustrators, model makers and writers to create topical features, looking at current social, economic and political issues that sit on beautifully designed pages with fantastic visual accompaniments. Go get yourself a copy and indulge in their personalised type face... it makes for easy reading,
If you check online at some point soon photographs, podcasts (hilarious no doubt...) and video footage will be available to view. The hugely talented painter Ron English gave a great talk on his work, and political antics, definitely worth a view.
Above and below are some snaps of the day and a few of my title visuals from my talk, "Colouring In".

From tomorrow my blog will be having a well deserved rest... it'll be back soon though, nice and refreshed.
Any enquiries, please email me at the usual address ... if you need a Portfolio please email my agent at Big Photographic.

'The Art of Tennis'

One of my first projects for 2009 was commissioned by the sports brand Ellesse, to produce a piece of artwork to advertise a competition to mark their 50th Anniversary year. They are offering the great british public an opportunity to ..."create a piece of Art or Design to commemorate the Ellesse 50th Anniversary, inspired by the brands Italian heritage and sporting routes in tennis".
My initial response to their brief is shown above and the second test print underneath. You'll have to enter the competition to see the finished piece.

**NEW** Edition ... "Obrumpent 2"

Inspired by my work for the National Literary Trust, I've literally just finished an extra special ten 'obrumpent' prints. So, very hot of the press as such. Each print has two extra colours, gold and an opaque red. You can see these in more detail on the crops provided.

"Obrumpent 2"
Hand silkscreened on 'Archival Quality Black Daler Board',
Colours - 16,
Dimensions - 21 X 29.7cms ( A4 size ),
Edition - 10,
Price - £75 + £4 P&P for the UK, (for postal prices outside the UK please email),
Each Print is hand stamped, numbered & signed,
To Purchase, please email - info@thisisanoriginalscreenprint.com

'Obrumpent'

As mentioned in a previous post, I am taking part in an exhibition on 'Lost Words' to raise money for The National Literacy Trust. To help things along a bit I thought it appropriate to make a new Edition for the occasion, so here it is...

'Obrumpent'
Adj, meaning breaking or bursting,
Hand silkscreened on 'Archival Quality Black Daler Board',
14 Colour Screen Print,
Dimensions - 21 X 29.7cms ( A4 size ),
Edition - 10,
Each Print is hand stamped, numbered & signed.
Enquiries - Come down to the Exhibition or send an email to - projects@textgallery.info

*All proceeds to the National Literacy Trust to provide children with books.

"Going ... going ... GONE"

I am thrilled to report that the piece of (music related) artwork i donated to Cancer Researchs 'Sound & Vision' fund raising evening at Abbey Road, sold for £1,500. In total over £190,000 was raised throughout the evening. Fantastic eh.

'The Art of Lost Words'

'Text/Gallery' are curating an exhibition on behalf of the National Literacy Trust entitled 'the art of lost words' ...
"What happens to forgotten words - chucked in language's landfill while the world sweeps on in pursuit of new phrases? For the space of one week they'll be exhumed and recycled into objects of beauty by invited designers and illustrators".
Work will be sold as one-off originals or limited editions at the discretion of the contributor, and proceeds will go towards the National Literacy Trust, helping to enable disadvantaged children to choose and keep free books.
The Exhibition runs from 5th - 10th March at 'The German Gym', Pancras Road, NW1 2TB.
Come down and find out what my word is!

Tappin Gofton

It was so exciting to see that Mark & Simon have their new website up and running.
I've collaborated with them for many years and have been patiently waiting for this moment, all their wonderful achievements viewable at the click of a finger. One really is spoilt for choice, well done Tappin Gofton.
I've selfishly chosen two pages to show you, featuring my work! I feel some of my best work has been with them so it seemed apt ... and their photography is much more beautiful than my quick digital snaps.