Often Hover photography.
I have been following the photography of Josh Knill (Often Hover) for a while now, whether its via his Tumblr or website. This guy has serious talent and is definitely one to watch.
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Monk Jam 2
Monk Jam is back and this time with a twist. Last year they held a day of street art, music and an indoor record fayre at Little Johnny Russell’s on Albert Road.
Monk Jam 2 – They have carefully selected for your pleasure 20 artists from near, far and of varying choices in artistic application.
Each artist will be given the same brief and 72 hours to create a bespoke piece of wall hung art no larger then A2. Once the deadline has passed all work will then go on display in the Like a Tea Tray in the Sky gallery on Osbourne Road, Southsea. The public will then be able to cast their vote for their favourite piece.
The show will run from the 6th till the 11th of December and all votes will be counted and the winning artist will receive a special prize.
Throughout the week raffle tickets will be on sale for all the pieces will be up for grabs, perfect timing for you to win a special one of a kind xmas present for loved ones. The first 20 raffle tickets sold will also receive a limited addition hand pulled silk screen print of the event poster, so get in quick to get yours.
This is going to be a ‘not to be missed’ event. Check out their Facebook to keep in the loop.
Last years event
Your Twenty Four No.11 : Lou Bush
I realised I had done one of these over a year ago, and although the day was very different it was kinda similar. Spending the day doing art education and outreach stuff, good food, good friends and the seaside.
‘I started the day heading down to Aspex at Gunwharf where I work in learning and participation. I had to finish off editing some films made with kids during half-term inspired by Japanese Monster B-Movies, I’m a pretty rubbish with tech. I learnt how to upload to Vimeo (dont laugh). I then when to lunch and ate Gyoza Dumplings, with loads of chili oil on rice, getting fuelled up for Sugarcubes. Sugarcubes is an afterschool club we run with St Georges in Portsea, the kids come over to Aspex once a week. Some of the kids have never been outside of Portsmouth, had a holiday etc. I heard one lad say that he loved being with us in the gallery and didn’t want to leave! I get plenty of hugs, sit and draw and talk about art with them. After work I cooked dinner, then went out to the One Eyed Dog to enjoy listening to some quality tunes from Pet Sounds, shooting pool and having a few shants. We then swung by the seafront to the luminous Golden Horseshoe, if only I’d had some two pences on me!’
You can see all the past Your Twenty Four posts HERE.
Albert Road continues to support local artists and designers
So many shops and businesses are continuing to support local artists and designers on Albert Road. It really is so refreshing to see the explosion of creative talent in the city being fully embraced. The road has always celebrated an independent and community spirit which harnesses and promotes ‘local’.
Southsea Gallery has long been promoting this creativity and has a dedicated section in their gallery selling prints by locals. Recent additions include Ken Leung, Weaver, Jodie Silsby, Mark Persaud, Kate Cooke, Alex Ings, Kingsley Nebechi and our very own Tristan Savage. Loving the Salty Old Sea Dog by Kate Cooke. Many of these also took part in the Strong Island exhibition at the Round Tower back in April when nearly 6,000 people came through the doors.
Flo & Stan’s are also wonderful at highlighting and selling local artwork. From badges, necklaces, bags, clothes, prints, canvases to postcards, books and quirky vintage objects that every home should have. A new book of photographs by Irma Rose Pettitt has just gone on sale there along with gorgeous skull necklaces by Elle Sexton.
Wallspace Gallery has recently started selling Simon Whitcomb’s ‘Zombie’s in Southsea’ print.
Bonzo Studio is the new kid on the road and fully celebrating being part of a thriving creative scene by offering workshops in screen-printing, software and business development and also selling work by local artists and designers.
Thanks to all the traders on the road and of course not forgetting Parmiters, Bored, LJR’s, Garbo’s Salon, Head Hairdressing, Dead Man’s Glory, Bellamy’s Antiques and many more who also help promote artists and designers by collaborating, advertising, exhibiting and selling their work.
Below – Southsea Gallery
Below – Irma Rose Pettitt book at Flo & Stan’s.
Below – Elle Sexton necklace at Flo & Stan’s.
Below – Bonzo Studio
Below – Local books for sale at Bellamy’s Antiques
New Walls – Best representations of Southsea
The latest exhibition from New Walls is all about the’best representations of Southsea’. The exhibition opens tonight – Thursday 6th October 2011 from 6pm at the One Eyed Dog. If you made it down to the last opening night, you’ll know how packed out it was so get there early to see local art and design showcased.
The original artwork for their new flyer is an A3 hand-drawn image, completed with a classic bic (a whole one!) by local Illustrator Ashley John.
It will be available as a limited run print after the opening night of New Walls. If you are interested in purchasing “Biro’s Are Shit Hot, But Southsea’s Better” as a print check out his blog or drop him an email – ashjohn99@hotmail.com
www.ashleyjohnillustration.blogspot.com
Victorian Tape Measure
It’s always fun trawling through eBay for local vintage items, you never know quite what you’ll discover, such as this vintage glass Victorian tape measure. Southsea has a really strong fashion and craft scene and I imagine this item would find a welcome home very easily (although it is £85!).
“Some time in the Spring of 1831, a Mr William Wink began business as a `laceman` in Queen Street, near the Portsea Docks. The enterprise must have prospered for, when he died in 1857, Sarah Wink, we presume his widow, continued to trade at 112 Queen Street as a `lace manufacturer, milliner and dressmaker`. By 1865 the shop had been taken over by Frederick Wink and was described as `Wink & Co., Silk Mercers and Ladies` Outfitters The business was acquired by the John Lewis Partnership, who continued to trade from the same premises, despite being hit by a bomb in 1940″.
Southsea Skatepark – Roller Disco Tonight
Summertime brings a monthly Roller Disco at Southsea Skatepark. Get your kit out and head on down to the skatepark tonight 24th June from 7pm. Poster designed by skateboarding legend Barry Abrook. DJ’s playing 70′s tunes til 10pm. You can also hire roller skates from the skatepark.
Date for diary = next month on 29th July BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Spoon will be providing the sounds.
Ooh la Lapin – Free Felt Making
The wonderful Ooh la Lapin has another Tea and Cloth session this Thursday 26th May at Like a Tea Tray in The Sky, Osbourne Road, Southsea. To make things even more super special they will be doing a free felt making demo. Starts 6-9pm.
So you might be able to make a beautiful cushion like the one below once you have mastered felting! Felting is a really beautiful craft and very accessible, so this is a great opportunity to learn the basics for free!
Munroe Effect – Album Launch
Local band MUNROE EFFECT deal in a unique brand of progressive, schizophrenic rock music characterised by passages of relentless epic noise and brooding intimate melody. They have a new album launch next Sunday 29th May at The Fat Fox. Grab a ticket before they all go.
” with a touch of At The Drive-In, some gorgeous sonic textures and aching vocals, this Portsmouth mob demand your attention from the off.” – Kerrang!
“all over the place – in a good way – with the odd, math-rock time signature mix-up pushing them away from local band mediocrity, and attention-grabbing vocals that drift between melodies and high-pitched screaming.” – Rock Sound
“jagged guitars and a pounding rhythm section … moments of shouting and lifting melodies mix and softer, intimate verses sound natural and unforced” – Big Cheese
Paper Cutting Workshop at Flo & Stan’s
The workshop will look at the current popular style of paper cutting. Looking particularly at the work of contemporary illustrator/designer Rob Ryan.
TUESDAY 28th June
This session will enable you to design your paper cut(s). Planning and drawing out the image on your paper surface ready for cutting the following day. Books will be provided for inspiration and to aid stylisation of images if required.
WEDNESDAY 29th June
With your design ready drawn, this session will be spent cutting your design – revealing a stunning paper cut illustration by the close of the workshop.
Time allowing, images can be mounted onto another colour paper background, ready for you to frame at a later date.
There is a maximum of 4 adults per session to allow for more individual attention.
Each session runs from 7pm – 9pm at Flo & Stan’s, Albert Road. The total cost of £45 per person which includes all equipment.
Payment can only be made at Flo & Stan’s. Places are on a first come first served basis.
Tea and homemade cake will be served half way through each session to keep the creative energy flowing!
Image below of Rob Ryan’s work by Laura Simpson
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