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.
One Fine Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
Acrylic, enamel, ink, pen, digital proof and spray paint on 200gsm cartridge paper297mm x 420mm
Paul the 1st
SOLD
NEW WORK ON PAPER (FRAMED)
Acrylic, enamel, ink and spraypaint on 300gsm cartridge paper
44cm x 64cm
Tippity top
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.
Studio (August 09)
I was in the middle of a paint mixing frenzy and saw a little friend looking at me.
New works on paper
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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
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.
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