Mr Purnam Show Catalogue

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

Done Deal

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)


Working it 9 to 5

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)

On the wagon

Edition of 25
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper.
Image size: 26.5cm x 35.6cm
Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Price - £95(unframed), £200 (framed)

Ta-dah!

Edition of 25
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper.
Image size: 26.5cm x 35.6cm
Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Price - £95 (unframed), £200 (framed)

Friends to the end

Edition of 10
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper. Each one hand finished with spray paint and ink.
Image size: 26.5cm x 35.6cm
Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Price - £150 (unframed), £200 (framed)

Intoxicating

Edition of 25
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper.
Image size: 26.5cm x 35.6cm
Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Price - £95 (unframed), £200 (framed)

Just Me

Edition of 25
Signed and numbered Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm art paper.
Image size: 26.5cm x 35.6cm
Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Price - £95 (unframed), £200 (framed)

Another Fine Day

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

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

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

If you are in the area tonight, pop by for some free booze and some great art.
196 Brick Lane, E1 6SA

Brick Lane Gallery Art in Mind Group Show

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
196 Brick Lane, E1 6SA

I do

In the garden I found love

But I want to be a Lyrebird

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

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

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

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

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

And he's certainly got a lot of them.

Vitamin B-6 originals


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

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

Send more post

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

Mr Purnam Sticker Art

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



I received some great news.
'Trampoline' made it through to the final 5 for judging.
The winner is announced Thursday 28th January 2010.

Trampoline

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.