Tuesday 8 October 2024

Sleepless Artwork



Above: Cathy Lomax'Isolation Era Film Diary 4: 23.03.20 She was conflicted’, 2020, oil on paper
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 Above: Cathy Lomax: 'The Mike Todd Diamond Ear Pendants', 2017, oil on gesso panel.
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Above: Cathy Lomax'The Mike Todd Diamond Ear Pendants', 2017, oil on gesso panel.
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Above: Lee Maelzer: Crossed Arms
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Above: Lee Maelzer: Asleep
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Above: Lee Maelzer: Red Hat
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Above: Marcus Cope: "The Lie" oil on paper
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Above: Marcus Cope: "One of the Lies" oil on paper
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Above: Harry Pye; Sleepless (a.k.a. "I Can't Forget Where My Lips Have Been") Acrylic on canvas
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Above: Harry Pye: 'Hard Times' Acrylic and marker pen on canvas.
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Above: Harry Pye: 'I Can't Get Out of Bed' Acrylic on canvas
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Above: Julia Maddison
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Above: Julia Maddison
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Above: Julia Maddison
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Other artists who are going to make work for the video include Georgia Hayes, Sandra Turnbull,  Kath Thompson, John Heywood-Waddington, and hopefully Janette Parris.



Saturday 21 September 2024

Neil Innes: I Love You sung by Joe Kane

 In October 1996 The Rutles released their second album, Archaeology. Track 11 is a Neil Innes song called "I Love You" which sounds a little bit like two Lennon/McCartney songs "And I Love Her" and "It's Only Love." Joe Kane, who had the pleasure of backing Neil in a few shows in Liverpool, has recorded a cover version as part of the ongoing "Songs of Innespiration" project. Harry Pye is gathering artists willing to draw Neil . The artworks will appear in the You Tube video for Joe's tribute.

Above: Neil by Daisy de Villeneneuve
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Above: Neil by Leonie Woods
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Above: Neil by Adrian R. Shaw
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Above: "I Love You" by Vanessa Winch
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Above: Rainbow Neil by Team Beswick and Pye
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Above: Neil Innes A Go-Go by Sarah Doyle
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Above: Neil Innes by Paul Burgess
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Above: I Love You Ron by Sandra Turnbull
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Above: Photo of Neil Innes with Joe Kane and pals


Above Neil version 2 by Daisy de Villeneuve

Monday 5 August 2024

Ramsgate Affordable Print Fair Opens on Friday 13th of September

Below are 4 fab prints from Cedar Lewisohn, Twinkle Troughton, Russell Herron, and Jonas Ranssøn. All of these prints cost less than £100. The Affordable Print Fair that will take place at The Front Room Gallery in Bellevue Road, Ramsgate this September.



Opening Party on Friday 13th of September at 6pm - 9pm

The gallery is then open from 12pm till 6pm on Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th Sept, Monday 16th Sept, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th.Closing party on Wed 18th Sept 6pm till 9pm T.B.C.

 The plethora of phenomenal print makers whose work features in the show include Billy Childish, Bob London, Carson Parkin-Fairley, Cedar Lewisohn, Cristina Calvache, Corin Johnson, Denese Morden, Gordon Beswick,  Harry Adams, Harry Pye, Jaime Jover, James Lawson, Jared Schiller, Jo Mama, Jonas Ranssøn, Julia Maddison, Julian Wakeling, Kate Murdoch, Kelda Storm, Kitty McCarron, Lee Maelzer, Loretta Wall, Owen Thomas, Reece Higham, Russell Herron, Sandra Miralles Alcazar, Sandra Turbull, Sarah Wood, Suzanne Spiro, Tinsel Edwards, Twinkle Troughton

Front Room Gallery, 10 Bellevue Rd, Ramsgate CT11 8LB

Friday 19 July 2024

Two Reasons To Visit Planet Thanet

David Devant and his Spirit Wife are playing Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate CT11 8NJ on Friday 26th July Doors Open: 7:30 PM Over the years they have released many a fantastic song. My top 3 are Pimlico, One Track Mind, and Putting My Demons To Bed. They are a fantastic live act and the Ramsgate Music Hall is a great venue so don't miss out. 


July is a great month to visit Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs (a.k.a. The Isle of Thanet). 

Southeastern operates a High Speed train service from London St Pancras International Station to Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate that means travelling from the capital is quick and easy.

Journey times are approximately 75 minutes to Ramsgate, 85 minutes to Broadstairs and 90 minutes to Margate. 

There are frequent trains between Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and London Victoria (approximately 1 hour 50 minutes), London Waterloo East and London Charing Cross (both approximately 2 hours).

Southeastern offer a variety of ticket options and fares

Southeastern Trains - www.southeasternrailway.co.uk




Meanwhile...Artist Gav Toye (who is a personal friend of David Devant's lead singer Mikey Georgeson), has a solo show ('High Adventure') on at Limbo in nearby Margate. 5 Minute's walk from Margate's famous Turner Contemporary Gallery The address is: Limbo, 2 Bilton Square. The painting above is called: 'I Gotta Try'
High Adventure runs until the 28th of July. You can make an appointment to see the show by contacting the artist:  https://www.instagram.com/gav.toye/

Above: Shy Gav Toye holding a poster for Devant's show at Ramsgate Music Hall


Saturday 29 June 2024

Disney themed exhibition at Jealous curated by Magda Archer

 



#NOTQUITEDISNEY runs until the 13th of July. Jealous is open Monday to Saturday 10am till 6pm. The show features work selected by Magda Archer. Those featured include Rob Ryan, Bench Allen, Winnie Hall, Harry Hill, Shuby, Adam Dant, Humphrey Ocean, Peter Quinnell, Mark Pawson, Paul Slater, Modern Toss, Joe Webb, Louise Colbourne, Michelle Thompson, Joe Lycett, David Shrigley, Jake Tilson, Phill Jupitus, Harry Pye, Lucy Sparrow, Mark Denton, Heath Kane, Joss Fenn, Jake Royal, K Young, Charlotte Grocutt, Joe Webb, Colin Barnes, Ceal Warnants, Adam Bridgland, Jessie Cave, and William Kingett.

Curator Magda Archer says: "I was looking to produce a show with a funfair vibe…that is, something for everyone who visits. All of these Artists interest me, their ideas and interpretation of a subject or theme. I think it is a fascinating group of people and I’ve been really excited and encouraged to see the things they’re making for this show.The title #notquitedisney stems from a few ‘Disney' things I’ve collected over the years...things that are ‘a bit wrong’ interest me more than, say, a perfect replication of a Disney character…they seem to have more soul. People can still see ‘what it’s meant to be’ but there is more of a challenge to the eye and the mind."

Photo One: Jealous Gallery, 53 Curtain Road EC2A 3PT

Above: Let's Make It All Better by Paul Burgess
Photo Two: Top paintings: 'Really Sorry' by Winnie Hall,  'Body Goals' by Joe Lycett
Above: Thank You For Being A Friend by Harry Pye
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Above: Photo Four

Above Photo Five: Top: Phantasm by Louise Colbourne. Bottom: Toy Shop 2 by Michael Leigh


Above: "The Two Harrys" Pye and Hill photographed by Pete Tainsh
Above: Humphrey Ocean
Above: Happy people (drinks supplied by Two Tribes Beer and Whitebox cocktails.)
Above: Jemima by the wishing well.
Above: Adam Dant in front of his work Your Entertainments Have Been Analysed Beyond Your Comprehension.



(Photos 1,2,3,4 and 5 are from The Colbourne-Burgess Collection)
For more info on the show click: HERE





Wednesday 26 June 2024

Draw Graham Parker

  Parker Portraits

Above: Graham Parker by Harry Pye
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Above: Graham Parker by Stuart Ridley 

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Above: Graham Parker by Francis Macdonald
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Above: Graham Parker by: Georgia Hayes
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Above: Graham Parker by Ben Dickson
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Above: Graham Parker by Rowland Smith
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Above: Graham Parker by Suzanne Spiro

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Above Graham Parker by: Marguerite Horner

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Above: Graham Parker by Tinsel Edwards

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Above: Graham Parker by Sandra Turnbull
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Above: Graham Parker by Alberto Kunnapu
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Above: Graham Parker by August Kunnapu
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Above: Graham Parker by Charlotte Bracegirdle
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Above: Graham Parker by Otiz Cannelloni
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Above: Graham Parker by John Moseley
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Above: Graham Parker by Pete Mountford
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Above: Graham Parker by Bob London
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Above: Graham Parker by Daisy de Villeneuve
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Above: Graham Parker by Chris Webster
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Above: Graham Parker by Louise Colbourne


Above: Graham Parker by Edward Ward

Above: Graham Parker by Tine Frellesen
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Above: Graham Parker by Julian Wakeling
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Above: Graham Parker by Micheal Hughes
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Above: Graham Parker by Vanessa Winch
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Above: Graham Parker by Reece Higham
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Above: Graham Parker by John Haywood-Waddington
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Above: Graham Parker by Rusell Herron
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Above: Graham Parker by Paul Burgess

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Above: Graham Parker by Sarah Doyle
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Above: Graham Parker by Gordon Beswick

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Above: Graham Parker by Martin Bramah

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Above: Graham Parker by Lady Lucy

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Above: Graham Parker by Tansy McNally

All of these Parker Portraits are featured in the video for I'm The Urban Spaceman which you can watch: here