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London: The Many Faces of David Bowie

June 21, 2013 butterfly

We attended the opening of “The Many Faces of David Bowie” at the Opera Gallery London (previewed here) where contemporary and street artists pay tribute to the iconic rock star.

Participating artists include: Lita Cabellut, David Mach, Joe Black, C215, The London Police, Mac1, Jimmy C, Kid Zoom, Mr. Brainwash, Kan (Da Mental Vaporz), Juan Barletta, Hisham Echafaki, Jef Aérosol, D*Face, Marco Lodola, André Monet, Nick Gentry, Zoobs, Eduardo Guelfenbein, Paul Alexis, Jean-Paul Donadini, Richard Young.

All pics from the opening here

The Many Faces of David Bowie
21st June, 2013 – 31 August 2013
Opera Gallery London,
134 New Bond Street,
London W1S 2TF

Interviews/ Studio visits, London

Studio Visits: Hisham Echafaki

June 18, 2013 butterfly

We recently had the chance to visit pop-surrealist painter Hisham Echafaki‘s studio. Using acrylic and oil paint, the London-based artist loves exploring symetry and patterns, as well as depicting animals in a surreal environment, as shown in his kufic and butterflies series.

We were fortunate to document some of the painting process of his Anthropomorphic Bowie pieces as he prepared for the upcoming group show The Many Faces of David Bowie at the Opera Gallery London.

Here are some of his surrealist series:

View the entire set of pics by Butterfly here

London, Shows

Preview: The Many Faces of David Bowie (London)

June 14, 2013 butterfly 1 Comment

From June 21^st, Opera Gallery London will be pleased to present a collection of David Bowie-inspired art, in parallel to the Victoria and Albert Museum milestone retrospective “David Bowie Is“. The group exhibition “The many faces of David Bowie” will offer a contemporary vision of ‘Bowie Mania’ with one-off masterpieces including tributes from some of today’s leading contemporary and street artists.

Paying homage to the iconic rock star with a creative juxtaposition of styles and techniques, it will showcase each artist’s unique interpretation of David Bowie’s unprecedented influence and inspiration on their lives.

David Bowie has endorsed the exhibition on both his official Facebook page and official website.

The participating artists are: Lita Cabellut, David Mach, Joe Black, C215, The London Police, Mac1, Jimmy C, Kid Zoom, Mr. Brainwash, Kan (Da Mental Vaporz), Juan Barletta, Hisham Echafaki, Jef Aérosol, D*Face, Marco Lodola, André Monet, Nick Gentry, Zoobs, Eduardo Guelfenbein, Paul Alexis, Jean-Paul Donadini, Richard Young.

VIEW THE CATALOGUE ONLINE

Hisham Echafaki – Anthropomorphic Bowie

Kan – Something dotty about Bowie

Juan Barletta – I’m a World Champion

Jef Aerosol – David Bowie

Zoobs – Ashes to Ashes

From the 21st June, 2013
Opera Gallery London,
134 New Bond Street,
London W1S 2TF

London, Shows

London: D*Face – New World Disorder

June 12, 2013 butterfly

D*Face presents New World Disorder.This exhibition, showing a new body of work, marks the end of an era at StolenSpace before they relocate to a new location.

Elements of the show are inspired by The Tillman Story,the 2010 documentary film about the 2004 death of U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman in the war in Afghanistan, the cover-up of the true circumstances of his death, and his family’s struggle to unearth the truth.

The exhibition also includes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the unique nerve centre of D*Face’s working environment by visiting his studio space, featuring old prints and sketch books.

Next door is the screenprinted studio.

The upstairs area display some street stencils as well as a series of new paintings and sculptures.

Full set of pics here

The New World Disorder
Until 23 June 2013
Stolenspace.com

Interviews/ Studio visits, Lyon

Studio Visit: Gris1 in Lyon (FR)

June 4, 2013 butterfly

An abundance of vibrant colours surround the studio of French graffiti artist Gris1, from his schooldesk, post-it notes, sketchbooks, drawings and paintings. Gris1 is also an expert in model trains, where he adds his unique writing touch.
The title of one of his latest paintings sums it well: “Colors make me smile”.