Mr Purnam

Hold on to your hats

2011-11-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

I am exhausted but I am surviving! The opening night of my Pause and Effect show was great. Lots of people, lots of interest and am chuffed with the sales too. It's not over yet - my show is on until Wednesday 9th November so swing by and say hello to me at space fiftyfour, 54 Rivington Street London EC2A 3QN. If you can't make it, the work is now on my site, www.mrpurnam.com, so happy clicking.

My solo show is fast approaching

2011-10-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Just dropped my work off at the framers and can loudly exhale.... for a bit at least.
Hope to see you all there for the Private View.
Wednesday 2nd November, 6.30pm onwards
Space Fiftyfour. 54 Rivington Street London EC2A 3QN

The work from my show will be available to buy on the opening night and throughout the exhibition. You can also buy online from Thursday 3rd November, 2011 at www.mrpurnam.com . Each piece will only be an edition of 10, so don't be a slow poke.

Time out

2011-09-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

Sunrise. Sunset. Nothing but tanning in between.

Private commission - a reworking of my 'C'mon, spill the beans' print

2011-08-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

I have just finished work on this one off, hand finished commissioned print that will soon be going to its new owner. It's a reworking of 'C'mon, spill the beans' and is double the size of the original print. 'C'mon, spill the beans'

Hand finished giclee print with spray paint, gold ink and white pen.

655mm x 895mm

If anyone would like to commission a one off, hand finished print of any of my other work, let me know.

Below is a run down of how I created the print.

2011-08-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

For some extra depth, I cut out a stencil and sprayed the pink outline.

2011-08-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

Now comes the white pen work. I used to love dream catchers when I was a kid so I guess this is where this pattern comes from.

2011-08-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

With a steady hand and some tunes, just got to keep going and hope that my pen doesn't run out.

2011-08-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

Almost done!

2011-08-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

The white pen work is complete.

2011-08-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

Finally, added some extra sparkle with some gold ink. Nice!

Solo London show

2011-08-24T15:01:00.000-07:00

Can now confirm that I will be having a solo show at 54 Rivington Street, Shoreditch. Opening night Wednesday 2nd November 2011. The exhibition will run until 8th November. More details to follow.

Studio snapshot

2011-07-03T10:41:00.000-07:00

Have been working hard on some new work. Here's a sneak peek at my permanent marker action. Stay tuned for the great unveiling.

Mr Purnam Walk for Life print

2011-06-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

In support of The Terrence Higgins Trust and their continued work to prevent the spread of HIV and improve sexual health, Mr Purnam has produced a limited edition print for this year's Walk For Life event.

Inspired by the walk's theme of The Wizard of Oz, Mr Purnam has released 'Lions, tigers & bears. Oh My!' with 20% of profits going directly to the Terrence Higgins Trust.

Part of an edition of 100, each Giclee print is emboss stamped, signed and numbered.

Size: 42cm x 59.4cm

Available to buy online for £75 at www.mrpurnam.com

2011-03-06T09:56:00.000-08:00

Had a great afternoon screen printing with Fox and Jack recently at Ink Spot Press in Brighton. They hold the New Blood Print Club sessions once a month, so check them out. Photos are by Bex Wade. Keep your eyes peeled for the results.

More sticker action

2011-02-22T10:12:00.000-08:00

Two friends have been spreading the Mr Purnam love recently. One showed up pride of place in Bondi (thanks Marsha) and another one on the slopes of Avoriaz, France (thanks Pete)

I love a good weekend rummage

2011-02-20T08:50:00.000-08:00

It's the weekend and I've been trawling the local shops. I came across the perfect vintage gilded frame for a one-off artist's proof I did for my 'Done Deal' print.
Frame size: 49 x 38 cm
Image size: 35 x 24 cm
If anyone is interested it's £150.

Mr Purnam on Drymounted

2011-02-05T07:31:00.001-08:00

Drymounted announced my arrival at Artrepublic so once again I am very chuffed!

Mr Purnam at Artrepublic

2011-01-31T12:43:00.001-08:00

Great news. Some of my prints are now available online at artrepublic. Check them out and spread the word.

2011-01-08T06:27:00.000-08:00

It's all been a bit quiet of late, as I am working on some new pieces. More to come shortly.

Mr Purnam Show Catalogue

2010-09-23T09:26:00.001-07:00

If you are interested in purchasing any of the work you can email me - mrpurnam@googlemail.com.

Done Deal

2010-09-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

Edition of 10
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper. Each one hand finished with black glitter and ink.
Size: 95cm x 64cm
Price - £250(unframed), £350(framed)

2010-09-23T09:02:00.001-07:00

Edition of 10

Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper. Each one hand finished with acrylic, enamel, ink, marker and spray paint.

Size: 42cm x 29.7cm

Price - £150 (unframed), £200 (framed)

Tippity Top

2010-09-23T08:55:00.000-07:00

Edition of 15

Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper. Each one hand finished with spray paint and ink.

Size: 42cm x 59.4cm

Price - £200 (unframed), £300 (framed)

Free give aways

2010-09-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

I produced some postcards and badges for the Brick Lane Gallery show. Get down to the gallery and get them while they are hot.

Opening night tonight

2010-09-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

If you are in the area tonight, pop by for some free booze and some great art.

The Brick Lane Gallery

196 Brick Lane, E1 6SA

Brick Lane Gallery Art in Mind Group Show

2010-09-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

Have just put the finishing touches to my latest set of prints.

This body of work is titled 'Mind how you go' in memory of my late Father-in-law, Roy Sweeting.

Opening night Wednesday 22nd September 2010 6.30pm-8.30pm

23rd September - 4th October 2010

Brick Lane Gallery

196 Brick Lane, E1 6SA

I see what you started

2010-07-25T11:28:00.001-07:00

I do

2010-04-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

In the garden I found love

2010-04-04T11:14:00.001-07:00

But I want to be a Lyrebird

2010-04-04T10:53:00.001-07:00

There are a few recurring themes in my work and at the moment I am interested in pomp and ceremony - whether it be in the military, the sporting arena or even the media circus that surrounds a movie star. But I also love how all that pomp and ceremony flows over into the animal world too. Lately I have been interested in birds and their plumage and in particular how the male bird is often the most decorated of the species. And as this little bird knows, it's good to dream.

Brighton Cock - more colours added

2010-04-04T10:32:00.000-07:00

Because summer is on its way (hopefully), I have added three more colours to the Brighton Cock series - it comes in yellow, green, blue and of course, also in the original red.

'Art in Mind' group exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery

2010-04-04T04:47:00.001-07:00

I am currently working on some new pieces that will be included in the 'Art in Mind' group exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery from 21 September to 4 October 2010.

The exhibition not only encourages emerging British art but also has a strong international flavour and features a mix of urban, graphic and contemporary artists.

Stay tuned for a glimpse of what will be included in the show.

Mr Purnam on Aqua-Velvet

2010-03-06T06:50:00.000-08:00

Some of my work and studio pics are currently being featured on Aqua-Velvet, a great little blog that focuses on graphic design, illustration and typography. I am chuffed, so check it out here - and whilst you're there, have a good look around. Some nice stuff!

Mr Purnam on ffffound

2010-03-06T06:10:00.000-08:00

I was perusing the web the other day and came across No Guts. No Glory on ffffound. I don't know who sillybird is, but a very big thank you for putting me on ffffound. I am chuffed. Follow the link above and scroll down to see the Mr P.

No Guts. No Glory

2010-02-11T10:37:00.000-08:00

And he's certainly got a lot of them.

Vitamin B-6 originals

2010-02-11T09:52:00.000-08:00

I have just finished work on 2 original 'Vitamin B-6s'

(top image)

VITAMIN B-6 on dark grey

Acrylic, ink and spray paint on 220gsm Fabriano paper

38x60cm

(bottom image)

VITAMIN B-6 on light brown

Acrylic, ink and spray paint on 300gsm cartridge paper

38x56cm

A bit of seaside candy

2010-02-11T09:45:00.001-08:00

Thought of this idea the other day and just had to share it.

Send more post

2010-02-02T04:21:00.000-08:00

I love getting post - not bills or crappy direct mail - but nice cards with a real written message. Thought that my Chin Up poster would be cool as a set of cards - send one at a time to a friend and by the time they get all 6, they'll either think you're a stalker or be cheered up no end.

Chin Up poster

2010-01-29T13:05:00.001-08:00

Mr Purnam Sticker Art

2010-01-29T12:39:00.000-08:00

I have been making my own stickers for a while now and it all started with the Chin Up message. When I did the first Chin Up sticker, I wanted to see something positive on the street and so stuck it on my local bin. And it's slowly grown from there. Mustn't have been feeling too positive the day the broken heart arrived - you can see all my stickers on flickr - just follow the link on the bottom right.

Shortlisted

2010-01-21T11:52:00.000-08:00

I received some great news.

'Trampoline' made it through to the final 5 for judging.

The winner is announced Thursday 28th January 2010.

Trampoline

2010-01-08T06:36:00.001-08:00

This is my entry into artrepublic's Street Art competition with StreetSmart, a charity that helps the homeless in the UK. A great competiton for a great cause - as all proceeds go to StreetSmart.

The main idea behind 'Trampoline' is one of hope. I was inspired by Charlie Chaplin's character, The Tramp - no matter how difficult the situation, he believes that as long as he behaves with the manners and dignity of a gentleman, that he is one and that with some hope, he can one day be a part of society again.

My character is holding up a sign, 'Homeless, not Hopeless' - he is holding it to challenge society's perception of what being homeless is. He hasn't lost his pride or hope, but with a bit of help there is a chance of turning his life around.

The work is titled 'Trampoline' because of the visual metaphor it evokes - to keep trying, to keep going, to move on to a better place. Fingers crossed to see how I get on.

One Fine Day

2009-12-21T05:37:00.000-08:00

Another print in my hat series. Today it is raining and miserable, but somewhere else it is all sun, sand and surf.

Vitamin B-6

2009-12-21T05:21:00.000-08:00

Another print in my hat series. I love how statically stoic he is. You don't know if he is going to break formation or break into a rendition of "I will survive." I like the idea of impending speed.

Chappy Original

2009-12-21T05:11:00.001-08:00

Have just finished work on an original 'Chappy'. I tweaked his mouth so he was a little more pert - it makes him feel more surprised.

Acrylic, enamel, ink and spray paint on 10mm polyboard.

Working it 9 to 5

2009-11-29T11:48:00.001-08:00

I am really enjoying working on paper at the moment and this is my largest piece yet. Have just put the finishing touches on it - and baby, she's working it!

Acrylic, enamel, ink and spray paint on 350gsm paper.

Chappy

2009-11-22T10:36:00.000-08:00

Have added another print to my hat series.Will soon be starting work on this in the studio, getting some paint down and giving it another vibe. Have since finished and framed an original 'Tippity top', so will upload that shortly.

Frederick

2009-11-02T05:50:00.000-08:00

Thought I had better get into the Halloween spirit. This is another print in my hat series and of course it is based on Freddy Kruger. He scared the shit out of me when I was a kid, so I gave him great big Leigh Bowery lips and a fancy corsage, just to take the edge off of him.

The Mad Hatter

2009-10-04T04:53:00.000-07:00

Acrylic, enamel, ink, pen, digital proof and spray paint on 200gsm cartridge paper

297mm x 420mm

Paul the 1st

2009-09-16T08:23:00.000-07:00

SOLD

NEW WORK ON PAPER (FRAMED)

Acrylic, enamel, ink and spraypaint on 300gsm cartridge paper

44cm x 64cm

Gavin the 1st

2009-09-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

NEW WORK ON PAPER

Acrylic, ink and spraypaint on 300gsm cartridge paper

38cm x 56cm

New painting

2009-09-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

STUART THE 1ST

2009

Acrylic, enamel, ink and spraypaint on canvas

76cm x 122cm

Tippity top

2009-08-29T12:57:00.001-07:00

Have been inspired recently by hats. I love their chameleon-like nature - I look shit in them, so this not me.

This is the first in a series. More to come later.

Ta-dah!!

2009-08-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Not much more can be said really.

An original Greg

2009-08-29T12:38:00.001-07:00

Acrylic, ink, marker and spray paint on mount board

Studio (August 09)

2009-08-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

I was in the middle of a paint mixing frenzy and saw a little friend looking at me.

New works on paper

2009-08-29T12:04:00.000-07:00

I have been quiet on the blog front as I've been busy getting my hands dirty in the studio. I have been doing a lot of work on paper. I used 'Let's talk about it' as a test to see how the paper holds up to various materials. I love how it has turned out.

Dino-birds

2009-05-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

I have just finished work on my Dino-bird series and they make me laugh. I love the weird play on the scale - they have the grace and agility of birds but the menacing attitude of a dinosaur. I also like the whole evolution aspect of it all.

Paul

2009-05-31T10:35:00.001-07:00

Adam

2009-05-31T10:34:00.001-07:00

Greg

2009-05-31T10:33:00.005-07:00

Stuart

2009-05-31T10:33:00.003-07:00

Gavin

2009-05-31T10:32:00.001-07:00

Butterfly Bones

2009-05-31T09:54:00.001-07:00

I have always been into anatomical drawings and charts and have been known to have a rummage for them in flea markets - I love their matter-of-factness. I saw an anatomical poster of a chicken in a shop window one day and it set me off in this direction. I wanted to use this image of a hip bone and make it beautiful - hence the butterfly.

Ectoplasm

2009-05-31T03:09:00.000-07:00

I loved all things supernatural when I was a kid and I used to stare at these pictures of ectoplasm for hours. Ectoplasm is supposedly a physical substance that manifests as a result of spiritual energy or physic phenomenon. I think I just ignored the creative use of muslin and just loved how creepy and sad they were (today they make me feel incredibly thirsty).

I have just finished 'Sweet As' and I can't stop using these built up coloured shapes. I love them, as they feel both floral and floaty but also quite medicinal and intestinal. I wanted 'Sweet As' to be dark and Victorian - the head band inspired the title. Funny how some images get stuck in your head.

Head Case

2009-04-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

Tiger feint

2009-02-23T02:52:00.001-08:00

Mug shot

2009-02-23T02:49:00.001-08:00

Just call me honey

2009-02-22T09:58:00.001-08:00

Stars and gripes

2009-02-22T09:57:00.001-08:00

Reflower

2009-02-22T09:55:00.000-08:00

Dance with me

2009-02-22T09:53:00.000-08:00

The looker

2009-02-22T09:30:00.001-08:00

The eyes have it

2009-02-22T09:22:00.000-08:00

Dot, the robber

2009-02-22T09:06:00.001-08:00

It'll be all white!

2009-02-02T06:44:00.000-08:00

An arctic blast comes to Hove and the country grinds to a halt.

Blast Off!

2009-01-04T04:51:00.001-08:00

I never promised you a rose garden

2009-01-04T04:45:00.000-08:00

studio shot

2009-01-04T04:09:00.000-08:00

The Gene Poodle

2008-12-23T10:30:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone!

2008-12-22T02:47:00.000-08:00

2008-11-03T00:06:00.000-08:00

On the streets of Berlin

2008-10-31T05:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween

2008-10-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

2008-09-25T06:39:00.000-07:00

Just got back from 2 weeks in the spanish sun.

A peak into my studio

2008-09-05T03:52:00.000-07:00

On the streets of NY

2008-09-05T03:41:00.001-07:00

I came across these posted on the streets of Brooklyn. Lovely work from MOMO.

Another classic from faile.

Beards & Suits

2008-09-05T02:56:00.000-07:00

This is one of the latest pieces I am working on in the 'Beards & Suits' series.

When the rain is falling...

2008-08-05T09:19:00.000-07:00

I think of sunshine

seagulls

and summer love