A few months ago we featured local artist Pete Codling including his work in progress at Space, Eldon Building at The University of Portsmouth. I was lucky enough to take a few more pics of his work in development earlier this week but also found out that someone broke into the room on the 20th September and stole his laptop, sketchbook, mobile phone along with a camera. If anyone can help Pete solve this crime then please contact him at pete@petecodling.co.uk
The building, which will be demolished in November along with this final artwork, was actually Codling’s old studio space when he was a student at Portsmouth College of Art in the late 1980s.
This ‘charcoal epitaph’ is a personal way for the artist to say good bye to the building but also to celebrate the creativity of many artists, designers and musicians who have used this space over the last fifty years. This drawing on the main wall will be nearly ten metres by five meters with other smaller walls being included in the composition. The artwork will be inspired by classical mythology from his travels in the Mediterranean and will refer to Portsmouth and the history of the building.
If anyone wants to see the development of the artwork on the walls then please pop down during the day at Space, Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth.
“Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organisation. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.”
If you have ever watched Whale Wars then you’ll have a pretty good idea of what these guys do, along with many other amazing campaigns to save and defend the World’s oceans from being completely depleted.
Be part of SSCS’s life-saving efforts now and come along to show your support for the crew of the MV Steve Irwin, who are about to embark on their next journey to the Southern Ocean – one of the World’s most dangerous and remote locations. Last season the Japanese whaling fleet called it quits, but if they return this season, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will be ready to resume their efforts to obstruct and disable illegal whaling operations.
If you want to wish the crew well and give them a good send-off come along to the fundraising event/party, meet some of the volunteers who will be there to answer all your questions about the campaigns, past and present. And don’t forget to bring your pennies because there will be some of the organisation’s unmistakable merchandise on sale.
There will be live music and DJs providing the entertainment for the evening and at some point we will be showing some videos of the work that Sea Shepherd do. Come and show your support and learn about defending the oceans. Entry is by DONATION on the door. Please be generous!
ilovedust have just released all the prints from their current Dead Wrestlers Society Show at The Aspex. They are available in Medium prints (600 x 500mm) at £48.00 and Large prints (800 x 600mm) at £65.00 on high quality Giclee art paper and individually numbered with a limited run of 1-50.
You are you waiting for? Head over to the DWS Shop and grab ‘em NOW.
The prizes for tonights 3rd Birthday Charity Raffle are simply amazing. I’ve been really busy and not been able to tease you with some photos off all the prizes, but here’s a list of JUST SOME of what’s on offer…
HolgaRama – £120 Holga Ultimate Camera Kit
I Love Dust - Dead Wrestlers Society Print – Randy Savage
Kings Theatre – Kings Theatre Tickets
Mikey Ayling - Screen Prints
Mark Persuad - Eye Test Prints
Southsea Gallery - Store Voucher
Sopranos – Meal for 2
James Weaver - Deep South Illustration Prints
Alanna - Strong Island Hand Made Cushion
Love Southsea - X2 £60 Xmas Ball Tickets at The Dockyards
Matt Howarth – ilovedust - Land of the Brave print
Bruce Jamieson – ilovedust - Love/Hate print
Jamie Olivers – Meal for 4 in Gunwharf
Bonzo Studio - Framed Southsea Print
Diana Goss - Night Photo Shoot
James Batchelor - 2 Pompey Tickets at Fratton park
Paul Thurlow - Photo Shoot
Bonzo Studio - £40 Workshop Voucher
Stuart Trett - Ye Olde Bike SHoppe Custom Bike
…and there is much more beside. Lot’s of art, prints, meals, drinks, tickets, odds, sods and all sorts. So fill your pockets with cash and dig deep to raise money for the Portsmouth RNLI and Portsmouth Autism.
There will be FREE Strong Island Iced Teas on arrival, a little bit of food, the £5 Nachos/Beer deal will be running and Pet Sounds have made a big old playlist for us. Good times, good people. See you there.
We will sell tickets on the night for £1 each, or £8 for 10 and ALL proceeds will go towards the Portsmouth RNLI and Portsmouth Autism, with the winning numbers being drawn at the end of the night. Hopefully about 9.30 to 10pm.
This coming Saturday 1st October will see the Portsmouth Creative Movement gathering together at Bonzo to sell their fantastic wares. Original art and nice things are starting from just one whole pound. Bargain. You know there’s going to be some amazing bits for sale so put it in your diary and head on down to Albert Road.
In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators, many just out of their teens, began their careers in just such a way. Influenced by the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti, street fashion and independent music.
Just working on a regular event to screen alternative creative film making. The idea like most was born out of one of those chats where it seemed like a good idea, so we should blatantly do it. The first film to get an airing will be ‘Beautiful Losers’ thanks to Ashley John for the suggestion. A time, date and venue will be announced soon!
If you would like to get involved, make suggestions for future titles to screen or just come and watch/support then please contact louise@strong-island.co.uk
Tea and Cloth is getting stronger and we are always looking for new members. If you cant make it this week due to a certain birthday party, then the last Thursday of the month is when we meet up. I will be at Tea and Cloth this week and then heading to the 3rd birthday celebrations!
Paul Organ and Matt Potter recent Television and Broadcasting graduates from Portsmouth University have just set up Wide Aperture Media a new local production company.
They are just in the process of establishing themselves in the creative community in the city and have started their own series of short documentaries the depict the people that make it such a special place. They have just completed the first episode that features Ian Parmiter, of Parmiters Antiques, and they are currently working on the second episode with Peter Clutterbuck, artistic blacksmith.
Paul and Matt are also on the hunt for suggestions for other people to be featured so drop them an email.
Portsmouth has a strong literary heritage including Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and HG Wells and Portsmouth BookFest strives to continue that tradition, attracting diverse audiences to exciting local events featuring popular and accessible authors. This year BookFest will run between October 17th and November 13th 2011 with a programme including such authors as Darren Shan, Jazz Domino Holly, Claire Tomalin, Guy Bass, D.J. Kirkby, Dee Williams, Lesley Pearse and more plus a host of talks (including one with local publishers Tricorn Books), workshops and poetry readings.
Portsmouth BookFest is jointly organised by Portsmouth City Library Service and The Hayling Island Bookshop. There is an associated schools programme organised by Portsmouth School Library Service.
You can find the full programme details HERE and can contact the box office at 02392 688 685.
As you may know each year we run a home brew competition in February where the winning brew has the opportunity to be brewed by Irving & Co Brewing Co. and sold around the city in the summer. Last year’s brew, the Strong Island Hopper Ale, was hugely successful being one of Inving’s best selling ales and selling out so quickly it went through a second brew run. This year’s winning ale is Dry Dock No. 1, originally brewed by Lee Immins, went on sale in some of Portsmouth and Southsea’s pubs over the weekend.
We spoke to The Hole in The Wall in Southsea who said the new ale went down a storm with it being their best seller on Sunday and with almost two barrels empty by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Those guys at the Hole in The Wall and their regular ale drinkers know their stuff so for us this was amazing early news with the ale.
To officially launch Dry Dock No. 1 we are having a launch party with the lovely souls at The Belle Isle on Thursday evening. The ale will be on full flow, come down and try a pint or two. As well as being on sale all around the city the ale will also be available in Chichester’s Belle Isle too, so you can drink it away from home for the first time too.
Just over a year ago, a group of Strong Islanders were sat on the Isle of Wight ferry on our way to the yearly Randonnee cycling event; 60 miles around the island spread across 5 checkpoints. Whilst on the crossing we couldn’t help but admire various enthusiasts and their custom team jerseys. Fast forward a year and it is my great pleasure to unveil the Strong Island cycling jersey. Made as a one off for the event, the jersey is our way of representing this city and all the values that come with it. Thanks to the combined designing efforts of Chris Ballingall and Tristan Savage, we were able to produce this clean, retro looking jersey that 11 of Southsea’s finest could wear to conquer the island’s endless hills. Well done chaps.
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