Month: July 2011

New Summer Postcard Set – Available Now

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New set of four postcards representing recent work from this ‘Summer’ available to buy through etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/78339347/limited-edition-summer-pack-of-4?ref=pr_shop
Each Postcard Pack, contains 4 images from Carne Griffiths, printed on 350gsm matt card, each individually signed and numbered by hand, comes sealed in a cellophane envelope as part of a limited edition of 250 packs.
The images are from a series of  work currently exhibiting in Newcastle and of work sold through Art Republic (July 2011) Carne’s work is produced using fountain pen ink and various liquids such as tea, vodka, whisky and brandy.

Details about the original pieces.
The Coma – (Art Republic Soho SOLD) is a reflection on the unconscious self and is influenced by the book of the same name by Alex Garland, the piece is also available as a ltd edition giclee print
Metamorphosis- (Eyestorm SOLD) is drawn in ink and tea and is a comentary on our connection and assimilation with nature also available as a ltd edition giclee print
Strength (Currently available and showing soon at Opus in Newcastle as part of their summer show) is drawn in Ink and tea and is about the terrifying force and beauty of nature in light of the Japanese quake earlier this year.
Comfort- (Also at showing at Opus in Newcastle as part of the summer show) is a retreat into nature

Postcard ssets are £5 including delivery anywhere worldwide!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/78339347/limited-edition-summer-pack-of-4?ref=pr_shop

Summer Exhibition with Opus

I have been invited to display 2 of my pieces of work in the Summer Exhibition, with Opus Fine Art, Newcastle.

The exhibition will take place on Monday 8 August – Friday 2 September 2011
Private View: Friday, 5 August, 6-8pm

The Summer Exhibition kicks off with a themed party on the evening of Friday, 5 August by invitation only, where guests can view and buy the works on show, meet artists showing, and enjoy summery cocktails and canapés courtesty of 1OAK restaurant.

Opus will be showing a “huge selection of artwork by the cream of artists on their roster, including Chris Acheson, Andrea Allan,Kim Baker, Lee Chantler, Richard Davidson, Teresa Duck, Michele Fletcher, Nick Fox, Carne Griffiths, Kelly Jayne, Brian Jones, Linda Lencovic, Miranda Lopatkin, Ali Miller, Geraldine Swayne, Natalie Tkachuk and Karl de Vroomen.”

The exhibition opens to the public from Monday, 8 August until Friday, 2 September, by appointment only.

Please contact Opus Fine Art, Milburn House, Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1NR T: 0191 232 7389
E: enquiries@opus-art.com

Norlington Road Video of work in progress

I have taken a short video of the work on the mural / drawing so far at Norlington Road – I will be making a finished video and a short book of the completed piece but until then…

A drawing made as part of the Leytonstone arts trail over a period of about 2 weeks spending  40 hours drawing, the piece is an unplanned organic drawing in Ink and tea which explores floral forms. Drawn in fountain pen ink and painted with various types of tea, specifically chai, Rooibos, blackcurrant & nettle and camomile vanilla & honey. The artwork references plants from both the front and rear of the house.

Contemporary Romantics

As the Tate’s exhibition Romantics comes to a close this summer, DegreeArt will be presenting an exhibition with a fresh approach and a more unique dialogue of Romanticism in its contemporary form. Numerous young artists, of different backgrounds and practices, draw inspiration from the spirit of such a traditional movement, addressing the theme in a new light to discover innovative perspectives by presenting a variety of formulations dealing with a number of issues to characterize today’s social and environmental concerns.

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Unlike the works of Predecessors the collection of works on display seek to explore how postmodern media such as photography and installation art encompass the motif of Romanticism as well as a revival for modern painting.

 

The exhibition contains works by:

Julie Clark, Joe Cruz, Christopher Eyles, Carne Griffiths, Jemma Grundon, John Hainsworth, Michael Hammond, Emmanuelle Loiselle, Alexander Milnes, Rob Reedand Elizabeth Wheeler.

When:
Wed, 13/07/2011 – 12:00 – Sun, 31/07/2011 – 17:00
Private view:
Thu, 14/07/2011 – 18:00 – 21:00
Where:
The DegreeArt.com Gallery, 12a Vyner Street, London, E2 9DG

Floral Drawing with Bees at 5 Norlington Road

As part of the Leytonstone Arts Trail – I have had the pleasure of starting a large drawing inside a freshly wallpapered house.  The piece is an organic development – mainly unplanned and consisting largely of floral forms.  The drawing is due to be completed next weekend and will be open for public viewing on Sunday the 10th of July where I will be continuing the work and throughout the next week until Sunday the 17th July.  Here are a few images of the work completed so far.

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The work will be the starting point of a new series of pieces considering the impact of bees on the environment, their sophisticated methods of communication and navigation, concerns about their dwindling numbers and the catastrophic effects on the planet should they disappear completely.

By chance today I met a beekeeper who has invited me to don a beekeepers suit and gain some first hand experience visiting the hive – looking forward to recording some sound and video to influence the work