What if the blizzard doesn´t insulate me, 2015, Ink/UV ink on paper, 56 x 77 cm
in daylight
December 3, 2015
May 19, 2015
Exhibition “Fresh Legs 2015”
I am very happy to announce that I will be part of the exhibition “Fresh Legs 2015” opening at Gallery Heike-Arndt in Berlin on the 3rd of June 2015. The gallery is located at Voigstrasse 12, 10247 Berlin- Friedrichshain and the doors are opening at 7 pm and you are all welcome. At the bottom of the post you will find a brief introduction to the gallery and the exhibition in thier own words. If you need any more information you can contact the gallery here. Really looking forward to see you at the opening! Welcome!
Here is the link for the facebook invitation for the event. Pls share among the ones you love. https://www.facebook.com/events/1547219592213744/
“In the annual Fresh Legs open call exhibition 2015 Galleri Heike Arndt DK proudly presents 20 talented emerging, international artists with unique styles, techniques and materials. Key concepts include portraying aspects of humanity as well as concerns about the development of our current society as interpreted by the artist’s individual expressions. Fresh Legs brings bold street art influences mixed with crisp drawings, social criticism with a dash of humor and challenging installations, the result is a mesmerizing and exciting group show that radiates with color and movement.
A total of 99 artists applied with nearly 1,000 artworks for the Fresh Legs show. After a long and comprehensive screening process 20 artists were chosen. The Fresh Legs exhibition highlights a curated selection of these undiscovered rough artistic diamonds – and we are excited to follow their journey and see how they will cut and form their artistic edges. Experience the sharp social criticism in the works of Pötter (DE) and Gerstenberger (DE), the perfectly captured contemporary life in the works of Gallardo (CN/TT), Karcher (DE) and Zagorska (PL). In the pieces of Chisholm (US), Messaoudi (FR) and Lautner (UA) we are exposed to refined technical skills with strong influences from street art in layers of cut-outs, stencils and spray paint. The artworks of Koch (DE) and Furedi & Lieshout (DE/NL) brings our attention to the values of our current society in photographs and illustrations using a large dose of humor. In experimental use of materials and techniques – from stamp-like drawings, colorful paintings and sewn pigskin to plastic reflex-pieces used in traffic – the works of Weiser (DE), Zewnik (DE) Takuya (JP), Johansson (SE) and Trieba (DE) amaze and draw us in to examine them closer. Yamakawa (JP) and Innete (DE) explore human relationships, loneliness and the fragility of the fleeting moment in illustrations and drawings. The photographs of Kalian Lo (FR) and the drawings of Becker (DE) take us on a journey to explore the environment and abandoned places of our time.
Fresh Legs aim to promote yet undiscovered artists in drawing, street art, illustration, mixed media and similar fields. Galleri Heike Arndt DK offers a platform for artists from these fields to exhibit together and discuss the ideas highlighted in these contemporary art forms with each other and with the audience. A Berlin exhibition you absolutely do not want to miss!”
October 1, 2014
First painting with rubber stamp technique
This is my first trial doing art with letter rubber stamp. A technique that I have been working and refining since 2011. The first test was done on an A4 size paper using a three layered stencil cutout as foundation. I quickly realized that the size of the paper was key to get details and profound shadings in place. This piece was made with a handmade stamp I was using for making my business card. I later found pre-made alphabet stamp where I could pick and choose my own wording. I found the painting much more interesting when I could incorporate my own thoughts and concepts in the object.
Ku kue (testprint) 24th april 2011
Here an up scaled version based on the same sketch which was part of the “BETA version” exhibition at Pansodan Gallery in Yangon, Myanmar in 2011. A portray of Ku Kue, one of Yangon´s finest graffiti writers.
Boogie Down Yangon, 2011, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm
(Photo: Chris Davy)
April 29, 2014
Joe Hill 1879-1915
Don’t waste any time in mourning. Organize.,2014, Linoleum print and ink on paper, 52 X 63 cm
My will is easy to decide,
For there is nothing to divide.
My kin don’t need to fuss and moan,
“Moss does not cling to a rolling stone.”
My body? Oh, if I could choose
I would to ashes it reduce,
And let the merry breezes blow,
My dust to where some flowers grow.
Perhaps some fading flower then
Would come to life and bloom again.
This is my Last and final Will.
Good Luck to All of you,
Joe Hill
February 5, 2014
Airmail af Sweden at Liljevalchs art gallery
Like a drone pilot I was miss informed. This piece, “Airmail af Sweden”, 2013, ink on paper, 52 X 74 cm is still available and for sale for 9000 SEK at the Spring salon/Vårsalongen exhibition at Liljevalchs. The exhibition is up and running until 23rd of March. Contact the gallery for details:
January 28, 2014
Opening: Vårsalongen 2014 at Liljevalchs
Just got back from the vernissage and opening weekend of the well recognized Vårsalongen 2014 (Spring salon 2014) at Liljevalchs Art Gallery in Stockholm. The show is up and running until 23rd of March. If you have the chance I would highly recommend you to give it a try. 152 artist and almost 300 incredible pieces of work are on display and I am sure that everyone can find something they really love. I was very lucky to be accepted with four paintings from the “Distance of War” series for the show and so far three of them have found new owners. Thank you very much for supporting me. Your investment is my playground.
“Killa beez” in the catalogue
If you want to learn more about my art, specifically for this show, you can check out my personal page on Liljevalchs website HERE. Sorry, only in Swedish, but a translate tool will do the work. Pls like and share the page but pushing the different button on the bottom of the page. If you like it and want to spread the word that is.
To see more detailed photos of the paintings you will find them on my gallery page on my site. or wait, here are some shortcuts.
Iranian Airmail SOLD
Killa Beez (U.S. Airmail 25 cents) SOLD
CCCP Airmail SOLD
Below you will find a few random shoots from the opening night.
The dream team: My two great friends more known as KOJA ORDN at the pre-opening night.
Me and my brother representing Southstreet
5,867 visitors came for the opening during the weekend. 54,000 MORE are expected to come until they shutting down the show on 23rd of March. Don´t miss out on it.
Opening hours at Liljevalch are:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11.00–20.00
Wednesday 11.00–17.00
Thursday 11.00–20.00
Friday–Sunday 11.00–17.00
Direction are HERE and don´t forget to follow my progress and updates at Instagram. If you have enquirers about the show or my work pls contact me at: cap(at)capism.se
Thank you everyone that are supporting me and my art. It means everything. Thumbs up. Respect
January 15, 2014
SOLD and Shipped Away
Shipped Away, 2013, ink on paper, 56 X 77 cm (Sold)
Thank you Image Ark Gallery for supporting my art. Your investment is my playground.
Next exhibition of my art will take place at Liljevalchs Spring salon 2014. Opening on 24th of January. Stay tuned for details.
December 25, 2013
Last piece of work for 2013
My last piece for 2013 was a gift for my niece. Here together with her brother. What can I say. Family comes first.
Untitled (niece and nephew), 2013, ink on paper, 56 x 77 cm
work in progress
December 1, 2013
Oldies and Goldies published in Platform58-Issue 041-December 2013
My latest triptych “Undisciplined tribe I-III” and some old portraits of Yangon Finest aka YSA crew was just published in the latest issue of the online art magazine Platform58. The magazine is managed by Mark Longbottom and I am very happy he gave me the opportunity to be part in the latest issue. Below you will see some screenshots of the pages where my art is represented but I suggest that you checking out the COMPLETE ISSUE – 041 – December 2013 since it contains a lot of great art and artist. Enjoy and thanks for having me!
p.36-37
p.38-39
p.40-41
I also found my good friend and fellow artist Deadline on page 19 with some of her amazing pieces from the streets of Kathmandu.
As for now I am building my permanent studio in order to get back to the lab and start painting. Stay tuned for updates. Respect.
October 30, 2013
New pieces from Mark my Words exhibition
Thank you very much for showing up at the opening of my exhibition “Mark my Word” at Image Ark Gallery the other day. A special big up to Aditya Aryal aka Sadhu-X and Shraddha Shresta aka Deadline for the kind words at the opening. I really am looking forward to further collaboration in the future. I had a blast and it means everything to me. You should really check out the work of Sadhu-X and Deadline and their work with Artlab. An artistic group of people which have the purpose of creating a meeting point for emerging urban artists in Nepal. Great stuff. While on the subject have a look and follow the Prasad project of portraying local heroes in the streets of Kathmandu.
As this is a continuation of the exhibition “A thousand words say more than a picture” I only displayed a few new works at this show. Have a look below and let me know what you think. Previous work you will find on the main page.
Undisciplined tribe I-III (triptic), 2013, ink stamped on paper, 56 X 77 cm
Cash is Queen, 2013, ink stamped on paper, 56 X 77 cm
The Change (Saturday night fever version), 2013, ink stamped on paper, 56 X 77 cm
Bay of (Bengal) watch, 2013, ink stamped on paper, 56 X 77 cm
The exhibition will be open until 29th of November at Image Ark Gallery.
Kulimha tole, Ward no. 9 – Lalitpur, Nepal
(+977) 9851 016 572
(+977) 01 500 6665
www.image-ark.com
If you are in the area please come have a look at my latest work. Respect.