Cargo used to host these nights where graffiti artists were throwing their best pieces while you could calmly sipping your fine cocktails before exploding in a ‘whoaaaa’ that piece over there is nice. Great times. Continue reading Cargo bar : cocktails and street art
Narcelio grud take on The Mara Hope in Brazil
We always get impressed by large scale works and let’s face it, while Usain Bolt keeps running faster and faster than anyone else, street artists keep taking on bigger and bigger projects.
Narcelio Grud, a street artist from Brazil just did that. When we saw what he did, we immediately though about what a bunch of other street artists such as FinDac, Mr Zero and Fat Heat did to the Duke of Lancaster back in 2013.
What makes Narcelio’s work different and interesting is his abstract approach to this marvellous and colourful piece of art.
For those who are lucky enough to live in Brazil, this piece is using the stranded ship Mara Hope located on Iracema Beach alongside the Brazilian city of Fortaleza.
We are thrilled to relay Narcelio’s work on the site as we know he has been following us for a while.
The facts
- 300 liters of water-based paint were needed
- The Mara Hope wreckage, a former cargo ship has been stranded for over 30 years
Well done mate.
First seen on Instagrafite
All photos © Germano de Sousa
Summer party at Black Rat Press
Black Rat Projects would like to invite you to our Summer Party. On Saturday July 16th during the day we are teaming up with Cargo club next door whose expert chefs will cook up a bbq for BRP’s guests. This is a day for all the family: Matt Small will be doing one of his legendary workshops for the younger audience (if there’s space grown-ups can join in too…). To book for your kids email becca@blackrat.com with an optional £10 donation to ZAMCOG charity.
The day will mark the release of Lucas Price’s new print “Telepathic Heights”. The new edition (each one is uniquely hand coloured) will be hung among works by BRP friends, new and old, including: Swoon, Matt Small, Giles Walker, Candice Tripp, ROA and Brian Dettmer. Best Ever and Barcelona based artist Ruben Sanchez will be painting live on walls nearby.
The show will be a review of this year’s projects, and an ode to the artists who have made the space what it is, as well as a look forward to future projects as we welcome ROA, Candice Tripp and Brian Dettmer into the fold.
Join BRP as we celebrate summer on Saturday July 16th from 2-5pm! Invites will be sent out this week
Words by Black Rat Press
Find below the link of ROA show review at BRP earlier this year plus a couple of pictures that go with it – can’t wait for the next one!
‘Murder’ a show by Robin Lee at Tapestry gallery
How would you feel if you were the suspect of a murder? And what if the investigation would last 17 years? You might go mad one might say. Or you might transpose this situation into some form of art.
Meet Robin Lee and his paintings depicting real murders scenarios, including the one in which he was a suspect. All 10 paintings were brought to the artist’s attention from the news, his sister and from various friends within the legal profession or from common history.
As I stepped into Tapestry gallery, I was not aware of the context of the artworks on display, blame this on a mad day in the office leaving no time for anything else but working, and was immediately drawn to the large pieces flanked on the wall I was facing.
The other thing I quickly noticed was the rather dramatic look of all the characters depicted in Robin Lee’s pieces and the colour red standing out in most of them. Blood that will turn out to be.
A quick look a the board located at the entrance and all became very clear and slightly darker: I was looking at some artist’s visions of murder scenes but not imaginative ones, actual ones.
From that point onwards, it was quite difficult to focus on the visual aspect of the pieces since the only thing I wanted to know is HOW these people got murdered.
However, 20 minutes into looking at the exhibit and my morbid curiosity had worn off and I was able to appreciate the skilful brush stroke and the ability to really give a dramatic aspect into those eyes.
‘Murder’ a show by Robin Lee runs until today
Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials & Processes
We recently received “Printmaking – a Complete Guide to Materials & Processes ” from our favourite publisher Laurence King and were astonished by the amount of information in this new edition. If you are after any level of guidance on how to print anything, get that book today!
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Printmaking is a practical and comprehensive guide to printmaking techniques. This fully updated edition includes expanded chapters on digital and mixed media processes, and a brand new ‘Print & Make’ chapter, which explores the opportunities for creative expression within the many processes available to print makers.
The more traditional techniques of relief, intaglio, collograph, lithography, screen printing and monoprint have also been refreshed with the addition of new images showing a broader range of subject matter, including more contemporary prints and international artists. A new section on the traditions and techniques of Japanese woodblock printing completes the update.
Each technique is explored from the development of the printing or digital matrix, through the different stages of creation to image output. Clear step-by-step illustrations, interviews with contemporary printmakers and a wide range of images showing the best of cutting-edge printmaking today offer an inspirational resource.
Guidance on how to set up a print studio, sections on troubleshooting techniques and the inclusion of up-to-date lists of suppliers, workshops and galleries make this an essential volume for beginner and experienced printmakers alike.
Deep Focus, the new show from Art In Mind at Brick Lane gallery
Deep Focus, the new show from Art In Mind, launches on the 2nd March with a drinks preview from 6pm. The exhibition, which spans both The Brick Lane Gallery and our new space, The Annexe, comprises of exciting new work from both UK and International artists.
Running until 13th March we recommend you don’t miss your chance to view this stunning collection!
LAUNCH of New Gallery Space: The Brick Lane Gallery/Annexe
The Brick Lane Gallery is pleased to announce the LAUNCH of our brand new gallery space on Sclater Street in east London , just round the corner from our existing gallery. The new space will run alongside the popular Brick Lane Gallery and both spaces are available to hire for solo and group exhibitions as well as student degree shows. We are currently accepting applications for gallery hire for 2011.
Open 7 days a week with a dedicated sales team, this beautiful new space has created quite a buzz in the area already. Perfect for a week long hire, our experienced team can offer everything from promotion to curation and can host the openings giving the artist the unique opportunity for a stress-free, successful exhibition!
For more information about services, prices and availability please email Alison or Daisy on info@thebricklanegallery.com
Words from Brick Lane art gallery
Tutorial: How to transfer paint into a deodorant can (spray paint)
Should you want to use deodorant cans to spray, here is how.
The billboard art project
Some will tell you how ugly all these road signs, billboards and others are and how much they give our cities an ugly look. This is when The Billboard Art Project comes in with a awesome idea which surely will enhance the city landscape.
They acquire digital LED billboards normally used for advertising and repurpose them as roadside galleries. .Projects are currently held in various US cities only.
What makes this project even better is that it is open to anyone who is interested in contributing. The type of artwork consists of images specifically created for the medium or art turned into the required format. And you should never get bored since artwork rotates every 6-10 seconds.
Watch the time lapse video below and check out The Billboard Art Project website for more information
Pixel pancho – robotic streetart
We will today look at Italian native Pixel Pancho street art who is currently in Poland to take part in the street art Doping festival held in Warsaw.
Pixel Pancho street art style stands out of the crowd and often includes robotic like characters. It was difficult to choose which pieces to show so anything Pixel Pancho sprays turns into wonders. We have included below a few examples of his works.
Clemens Behr & Romain Froquet – cardboard, wood, yarn and paint
We have already featured Clemens Behr‘s cardboards installations and are again very happy to do so. This time, the playground is in Paris and the collaboration is with French painter Romain Froquet.
The fruit of this partnership are two eye-catching 3D installations enhanced by Froquet’s neat and intricate abstract paintings which can be seen below. The video of this collaborative work has also been included below.
