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SEE NO EVIL RETURNS TO BRISTOL FOR 2012

247 Magazine — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:51:35 +0000

After the huge success of last years See No Evil street art transformation of Nelson St in the heart of Bristol by over 70 artists, it’s been confirmed that the event will return on 16-19 August at Temple Mead and Temple Quay, near the train station in Bristol. Curated and organised by street art Inkie, the street art festival will see over 20 commissions on the disused site in the heart of Bristol.

See more info at www.seenoevilbristol.co.uk

See what last years event was all about below…

ST WERBURGHS TUNNEL GRAFFITI JAM

247 Magazine — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:09:44 +0000

Spring sprang into life over the first weekend of March 2012 with two days of live graffiti at St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol painting when members of the KTF and RAW crews plus assorted friends, family and dogs took over the entire tunnel to celebrate the opening of a new show of work at The Farm public house in St Werburghs.

Writers from Swindon, Cardiff, London, Taunton as well as local Bristol heads represented with blazing artwork covering the entire tunnel surface on both sides from end to end… with rootikal tunes on hand from Come Unity Sound to bless up the proceedings with their 12volt lushness fans drawn by news of the occasion as well as locals and amused passers by were treated to a proper spray can carnival vibe and the opportunity to see some real street art talent in full flow.

Words and photos: Matthew Smith

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KING OF PAINT BRISTOL JOINS FORCES WITH RYCA

247 Magazine — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:02:50 +0000

Bristol street art gallery King of Paint is hosting an exclusive solo show in the lead up to Christmas showcasing one off and limited edition pieces from renowned artist RYCA. Doors to the gallery in Haymarket Walk open to the public on 9th December at 7pm.

Bristol’s coolest gallery, King of Paint, undergoes a makeover for each exhibition and RYCA is pulling out the stops for the private viewing on the 8th December, filling the newly painted silver space with a host of Storm Troopers. The exhibition theme is based around RYCA’s influences from the global movie world and features limited edition prints of his iconic Star Wars characters, including the famous ‘Reservoir Troopers’ in addition to one off originals.

RYCA, real name Ryan Callanan, originates from London and has become well known for his urban art as well as designing and manufacturing signs and more recently for his experimenting with CNC engineering to create a completely different aesthetic to his work. Talking about the exhibition RYCA said: “I’m obsessive about art, music, film, culture, history and toys. Think of this show as a visual representation of what’s going on in my head most of the time.” Paul Villalba, King of Paint gallery owner added: “The man is constantly pushing mediums with his edgy pop culture visions. This is a show not to be missed. RYCA’s work ranges from £80 to £1000, making this a very affordable exhibition and perfect for those wishing to buy a unique and one off Christmas present.”

The gallery is normally open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm, and those wishing to peruse at their own leisure can book private viewings by emailing i...@KOPaint.com. RYCA’s exhibition will be running until 31st December 2011. To view more details of the work on display and to view work from other artists please visit the newly launched website www.KOPgallery.com

REVIEW: THE ART OF PLY IN BRISTOL

247 Magazine — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:29 +0000

The Art of Ply, an exhibition at The Showroom in College Green, is a rare gem, don’t miss the opportunity to witness some truly original furniture design combined with the artwork of Bristol’s finest street artists. The words of William Morris encapsulate the essence of The Art of Ply; ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful’. The exhibition is a concept furniture design show, featuring functional art made from plywood. Josh Rose has generated a timeless design by routering out the pieces of a chair onto a single sheet of ply. The cut-out chairs conjure up an image of old Airfix models, where the pieces can be ‘popped’ out and constructed into a fully functional chair. Josh is part of the Limited Press collective, whose murals can be seen in and around Stokes Croft, and his Art of Ply exhibition has excellently brought together the best of Bristol’s street artists including Mr Jago, RichT, Ponk, Epok, 45RPM and the Limited Press. The exhibition, which started on June 24, runs until July 2.

Words and photo: Max Boon

WE THE PEOPLE FESTIVAL HITS THE STREETS OF BRISTOL

247 Magazine — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:27:38 +0000

Standing out from the crowd and getting your message out there is harder and harder for promoters these days. Bristol’s new music festival, We The People teamed up with local street artists to produce a massive billboard on Stokes Croft, Bristol for their forthcoming event on Sat 4 & Sun June on Bristol’s Harbourside. Acts playing include The Streets, Chase and Status, Ultramagnetic, Annie Mac and many more. Full details and tickets at www.wethepeoplefestival.co.uk

CANVAS COOLER: BRISTOL

247 Magazine — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:08:47 +0000

Back at the end of February, eight of Bristol’s finest artists convened to create a unique art project entitled Canvas Cooler: Bristol. The idea behind the project was to customize a selection of specially canvas wrapped Red Bull fridges which, now completed, are exhibited and functional in a selection of bars around Bristol. The calibre of artists taking part in Canvas Cooler was second to none, with Bristol’s best artists creating their pieces in the rapidly developing art workshop, ‘ The Motorcycle Showroom’ on Stoke’s Croft.

The coolers have been decorated by Bristol artists:
Inkie, Cheba, Epok, Sepr, Cheo, Lokey, SPZero76 and Loch Ness.

To see the designs for yourself, have a look behind the bar at any of these venues:
The Bank (Inkie)
Big Chill (Cheba)
The Woods (Cheo)
Basement 45(Lokey)
Start The Bus (SPZero76)
Joe Publics (Sepr)
Elbow Room (Loch Ness)
Hermanos (Epok)

BRISTOL STREET ARTIST NICK WALKER TO AUCTION ARTWORK OFF FOR CHARITY

247 Magazine — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:48:33 +0000

Nick Walker has shown his support for Bristol’s children by donating artwork for the Mad Hatter’s Ball and Art Auction, run by Art Action for Kids. Nick Walker is one of the world’s best known street artists. He emerged from the infamous and ground-breaking Bristol graffiti scene of the early 1980s. Nick draws on the energy and imagery of graffiti but he succeeds in combining the freedom the spray can brings with very controlled and intricate stenciling. The results are highly sophisticated and infinitely desirable. The methods he uses retain their forcefulness and integrity on the traditional medium of canvas. Nick Walker’s instantly recognisable style and humour have gained him a worldwide following. In 2008 Nick had sellout shows in LA and London, where collectors queued for over 24 hours to be among the first to get his latest print edition. In 2008, his iconic Moona Lisa sold over ten times its estimated value at auction at Bonhams. Now Bristolians will be able to bid for an iconic Vandal print at the Mad Hatter’s Ball. The Ball will be held on Saturday 26 March 2011 at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Tickets are now on sale via the Colston Hall. For more information, please visit www.colstonhall.org/boxoffice The exclusive art auction will also feature extraordinary artworks generously donated by some of contemporary art’s biggest names including Ben Eine, whose work was amongst the official gifts given to Barack Obama by David Cameron on his first trip to Washington as Prime Minister, and Shepard Fairey, who created the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Other renowned artists include Conor Harrington, D*Face, David Stoupakis, Carol Piece and Chloe Early. The donated piece will be on display at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery prior to the Ball. All proceeds from the event will go towards practical art programmes for children at M Shed, the innovative new museum for Bristol opening in Spring 2011.

ARTIST CHINA MIKE HEADS TO BRISTOL FOR FIRST SOLO SHOW IN THE CITY

247 Magazine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:28:54 +0000

King of Paint presents China Mike’s first solo show in Bristol next month. The exhibition takes place at 9a Haymarket Walk, Bristol, BS1 3LN from February 11 until March 12. Opening times 7.30pm – 10pm. More info from i...@kopaint.com

BRISTOL MAD HATTER’S BALL

247 Magazine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:24:53 +0000

Bristol Mad Hatter’s Ball Tickets are now on sale. Some of contemporary art’s biggest names have shown their support for Bristol’s children by donating artwork for the Mad Hatter’s Ball and Art Auction, run by Art Action for Kids. The Mad Hatter’s Ball will be held on Saturday 26 March 2011 at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Tickets are now on sale via the Colston Hall. For more information, please visit www.colstonhall.org/boxoffice The exclusive art auction will feature extraordinary artworks generously donated by some of contemporary art’s biggest names including Ben Eine, whose work was amongst the official gifts given to Barack Obama by David Cameron on his first trip to Washington as Prime Minister, and Shepard Fairey, who created the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. The auction will also include a piece by world famous Bristol based graffiti artist Nick Walker, whose work is coveted by collectors worldwide including the Mugrabi family. Other renowned artists include Conor Harrington, D*Face, David Stoupakis, Carol Piece and Chloe Early. The donated pieces will be on display at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery during the week preceding the Ball. All proceeds from the event will go towards practical art programmes for children at M Shed, the innovative new museum for Bristol opening in Spring 2011. The Mad Hatters Ball will be held at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 26 March 2011. The Ball will include a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. Tickets are £95.

BANKSY FILM NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR AWARD

247 Magazine — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:35:54 +0000

Exit Through The Gift Shop, a film by Bristol street artist Banksy has been nominated for an Oscar Academy Award. The documentary, a Paranoid Pictures Production, is the story of how a French documentary film maker tried to befriend the extremely elusive Banksy. It is named after an exhibit from Banksy’s uber successful 2009 exhibition at Bristol museum which attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and saw seven hour long queues outside Bristol Museum. This entertaining Banksy film was named alongside four others in the Best Documentary Feature category. The other nominees are Gasland, Inside Job, Restrepo and Waste Land. It comes after Exit Through The Gift Shop received a Bafta film nomination. The Baftas are often seen as a precursor to the Oscars, which take place in LA on February 27.

Photo by Tony Hisgett via Flickr