Jeral Tidwell 'Tree House' Print Available

Here is a STUNNING art print called 'Tree House' by artist Jeral Tidwell. This is a 20 x 26 inch screenprint on 100lb sky blue cover stock with an edition size of 100, comes signed and numbered byt he artist for $20 each.

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Rodrigo Branco + Mittenimwald Graffiti Collab

Beautiful

'You Bring The Maths, We'll Bring The Magic' Print SNEAK PEEK

I am unsure who the artist is, but it just might be the work of artist Beejoir or Amp, keep your eyes peeled here and I will tell you when the release info is available. This will be available through SouledOut Studios.

Mau Mau + Zhe155 Collab In Paris

Here is a great use of the Mau Mau fox in Paris, France. This is a collab with artist Zhe155. This is part of the Urban Heart's Flickr set for Street Art Without Borders.

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Pure Evil 'Richard Burtons Nightmare' Liz Taylor Prints Available

Here are two new Liz Taylor inspired prints called 'Richard Burtons Nightmare' by artist Pure Evil. These are both 3 colour 70 x 76 inch screenprints on 310GSM Fedrigoni paper with edition sizes of 100 each, they come signed and numbered by the artist for £150 each. These are unofficially called 'Heavy Metal Liz Taylor'

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Brian Adam Douglas 'Due Date' BRP Art Show Details

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March 10 – April 8, 2011

Black Rat Projects
Through Cargo Garden
Arch 461, 83 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3AY

Black Rat Projects is pleased to present our next project with Brian Adam Douglas. 'Due Date' his first solo show in the UK, will be on view from March 10 – April 8, 2011. The opening will coincide with the launch of a book about his work, Paper Cuts, published by DRAGO.

Under the name Elbow Toe, Brooklyn based artist Brian Adam Douglas has been pasting his distinctive woodcuts, stencil work, large-scale charcoal drawings and collages onto the walls of cities all around the world throughout the past decade. His diverse practice is anchored by an interest in the human gesture as a powerful form of communication, one charged with unspoken narratives and he continually transforms public space into a stage for these private moments.  The scenes in his most recent body of work focus on the bewildering act of parenthood.  Just as he builds a finished image through the meticulous layering of tiny individual bits of coloured paper, so the meaning of the image is woven through layers of references to historically and culturally established narratives. This kind of intertextuality has become the foundation for the development of his distinctive style. The result is a sophisticated visual language where personal metaphors begin to communicate universal truths. In Douglas’ work family life is a staged performance, animals are manifestations of human emotion, intense pattern breaks the jagged surface and functions like an ancient Epic storm: as his characters fight to find their balance the viewer holds their breath.

Artist’s Statement:

“For my first solo show in the U.K, 'Due Date', I am exploring my preconceived notions of parenthood and the opportunities for growth that come through that process. I am presenting a series of narratives that flirt the line between fact and fiction; they are moments of autobiography that have been extrapolated to become allegories.  As an artist in the process of trying to become a parent and living in one of the most parent-centric sections of NYC, I am keenly aware of the mania that strikes at the heart of parents young and old. In these paintings I am addressing fears (loss of individuation as well as of the proverbial unknown), the strengthening of bonds in times of crisis, the issues of trying to become a parent later in life and the wisdom gained through the process of parenting. The work is divided into two groups: a set of images on panels, and a set of images on paper. In the more fully realized works on panel, all the actions are taking place in staged environments. The elements surrounding the figures are merely cardboard props, strictly for the purpose of giving the action of the figures a point of reference. The action of the figures is the reality of the image, everything else is just window dressing. The paint drips and splashes act as abstract gestures clearing things away yet never managing to obscure the events occurring on the stage. In the works on paper, the events being described are contained in a sea of white. By the very nature of the presentation the gestures and relationships are isolated and distilled. The current body of work builds upon a process of art making that I have been refining for several years. I refer to the work as paper paintings rather than as collage. I see each piece of paper as a brushstroke rather than as a juxtaposed idea. Each brushstroke is selected for it’s color, value and texture, rather than it’s imagery”. - Brian Adams Douglas

Michael De Feo At Orange Dot Gallery + Print Release Details

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Will The Real Banksy Please Stand Up?

So, this week there has been a lot of brew haha about artist Banksy being photographed (again?!). So it got me thinking... Here are some other photographs that claim to be Banksy. Below is the hippie dude from the Glastonbury stunt, notice the font on the board is definitely Banksy-esque. Hmmm...

So the two dudes above kinda sorta look a bit alike right? But they too are NOT HIM. The one below is the image we keep seeing in all the tabloids telling us Banksy's real name is Robin Gunningham. Below that is what is suspected to be Banksy in the background of the video for Modern Multiples videos showing them destroying all proofs and films for their session. But he is not wearing glasses, so I think this is NOT HIM. During the video you do hear Duardo say outloud "it has been great having Robin here this week" (or something similar in nature). Hmmm...

Dude above looks a lot like the dude leaning over from all the tabloids, but maybe 10 years younger. Which would make sense based on the subject matter on the wall that he is working on. A few random thoughts, is Banksy maybe a small group of artists? Can't be, can it? I asked a fellow Bristol artist recently if a street graffiti piece in Los Angeles was his and he informed me it was indeed Banky's piece and that Banksy was and has been living in Hollywood for a while now! Hmmm, seems strange he is living in Thierry & Shepard's backyards... But, here is the most confusing part of all. Below is a shitty cell phone pick catching Banksy?? in the act on the streets of London, BUT he is NOT wearing glasses, this image below is NOT HIM!

WTF? I give up! For now!

Stik 'Single Mum' Art Show + Print Release Details

Word is U.K artist Stik are going to be dropping a 2 colour 45 x 102cm screen print available in 5 different colour ways, they will come signed and numbered by the artist for £75 each. The photo of 5 potential colour ways below is quite appetizing, these are going to be available through the Subway Gallery in London.

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Obey 'Bayside Billboard' Print Release Details

Here is the next release called 'Bayside Billboard' by artist Shepard Fairey and Obey. This is an 18 x 24 inch screen print with an edition size of 450, comes signed and numbered by the artist for $45 each. These BEAUTIES will be available at a random time on Friday March 10th. Don't forget to grab a copy of the 'Flag' offset print too. The design is so sharp and it is an open edition so you know you have time.

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