On sale were many original works, some framed some not, as well as many original and digital prints. A full selection of works for sale will appear here shortly . . . .
!!watch this space!!
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Sunday, 19 May 2013
Montpelier Art Trail
A few weekends ago I was on the Montpelier Art Trail, Bristol. So lots of signs and balloons, however with people trickling I felt like I was missing out on the Montpelier May Fayre just around the corner, so after a few hours the 'Artful Trolley' wheeled its way across to join the bustle.
On sale were many original works, some framed some not, as well as many original and digital prints. A full selection of works for sale will appear here shortly . . . .
On sale were many original works, some framed some not, as well as many original and digital prints. A full selection of works for sale will appear here shortly . . . .
Monday, 6 May 2013
art+power
I have been dedicating some of my time to volunteering with the Bristol based group art+power. Art+power are a charity devoted to helping people to help themselves through creative practices; this is done through goal setting, personal achievements, enjoyment, challenging themselves, working with others, overcoming difficulties, etc. Giving people the tools to drive themselves with whatever they want. The program is open to everyone but has a focus on people who are socially excluded and those with mental illness.
The result of this not only have I been involved in the goings on of the various programs run but also I recently ran a workshop covering artist books/book arts. The session went really well! Everyone involved engaged with the subject and got thoroughly stuck in. The sessions consisted of a talk (with lovely examples on loan from Sarah Bodman at the book arts department in CFFPR) and also a workshop where participants learnt how to make a few simple book binding techniques.
This was a very good learning experience for others as well as for myself, as this was my first time teaching and it definitely taught me a thing or two about speaking louder among other things!
The result of this not only have I been involved in the goings on of the various programs run but also I recently ran a workshop covering artist books/book arts. The session went really well! Everyone involved engaged with the subject and got thoroughly stuck in. The sessions consisted of a talk (with lovely examples on loan from Sarah Bodman at the book arts department in CFFPR) and also a workshop where participants learnt how to make a few simple book binding techniques.
This was a very good learning experience for others as well as for myself, as this was my first time teaching and it definitely taught me a thing or two about speaking louder among other things!
Copyright Mathew Moutosl © 2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Picton Street Fayre
I'm set up to hold a pop-up open house event and open up my doors in the name of art! Sadly the Montpelier Art Trail is no more after a good few years but this time it has joined with the amazing Picton Street Fayre this bank holiday weekend. The fayre and trail are both on Saturday the 4th May. There will be stalls, drinks, food and bands on Picton Street Bristol, and I will be selling originals, framed and unframed items, prints, books, cards. Anything that stays with me will be quickly put up on shop section of my website so if nobody else grabs the deals feel free to email me . . .!
I'll also update on my blog images of the set up as well as the signs that I'm producing for the event.
Set up to be a good one
I'll also update on my blog images of the set up as well as the signs that I'm producing for the event.
Set up to be a good one
Monday, 1 April 2013
Sofa King
Just started a new project with a good friend of mine Alec Morton, to get us into practise with typography the game is any hiphop lyrics we like, the aim is to learn our letters and possibly do something with the work produced.
Think I'm the first to finish one, but will post whatever he bats back. . . .
Think I'm the first to finish one, but will post whatever he bats back. . . .
"Fly man go for bling, he got bled"
2:06
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Sunday, 24 March 2013
Dragilla!
I was lucky enough to have one of my designs chosen from the Great Gorilla Project which I sent in entries a few months ago and have just got back from painting the sculpture in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter. I was situated in a vacant shop window so that lots of people could view me working, and lots of little kids pulling faces through the glass : D
The Whole experience was great fun and am thrilled to have taken part in such an event. I was the first to complete my gorilla so it shall remain on view for a few weeks and slowly be joined by all the other South Devon artist's gorillas.
It's much better in the flesh so get down for a look while you can and before it's moved from front view.
There are also lots of other aspects running with this project, one of which will be a miniature trail at the Babbacome Model Village which am excited about.
Here's a few snaps of the finished gorilla . . .
The Whole experience was great fun and am thrilled to have taken part in such an event. I was the first to complete my gorilla so it shall remain on view for a few weeks and slowly be joined by all the other South Devon artist's gorillas.
It's much better in the flesh so get down for a look while you can and before it's moved from front view.
There are also lots of other aspects running with this project, one of which will be a miniature trail at the Babbacome Model Village which am excited about.
Here's a few snaps of the finished gorilla . . .
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Sunday, 3 March 2013
Paper Publication
Finished two entries this week for Paper publication. Paper is a small collective in Bristol that has had it's first issue pressed and is out and around showcasing Bristol artists, as well as continuing to hold their gallery space in the town centre, which started in Christmas and is still rolling due to popularity (also I have some prints in their if you happen to be passing by . . .) The theme for the entry was 'future' meaning to illustrate what could possibly happen any time from now. I can't wait to see what everyone else and put in as entries! More excited for that then to see if I get into the next issue.
My first entry was describing how mankind has played God too long with genetically modified crops which have since then turned back on their creators, forcing humanity to flee from its civilisations and escaping to the safety of true nature, but safe for how long . . . ?
My first entry was describing how mankind has played God too long with genetically modified crops which have since then turned back on their creators, forcing humanity to flee from its civilisations and escaping to the safety of true nature, but safe for how long . . . ?
The second has a pretty different feel but I couldn't resist the pun! When thinking how could one man possibly decide the fate of existence I was struck with the answer, who knows!
But then wait! Who knows . . . ? Hugh knows! The task cannot fall onto any less worthy than Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall himself.
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Thursday, 14 February 2013
Monkey Dance
Made up a flyer/poster for the good people at club night Monkey Dance, Bristol. The design was something fairly quick and fun but was just a good opportunity to get back onto some lino work.
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Saturday, 2 February 2013
Served Up
A recent commission by 'Bristol Dropouts' bicycle shop. Clean black and white.
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Friday, 25 January 2013
Gromit Unleashed
Gromit Unleashed is a competition being held where artists may submit their designs for the opportunity to paint onto 4ft Gromits (from Wallace & Gromit) these statues will then be placed around Bristol to raise awareness for the charity and also to gain publicity for their auction. At the end of their tour the figures will be auctioned off and all the proceeds will go to the Grand Appeal who are a charity set up to aid sick children primarily working in hospitals. It's an amazing project and all I can do is wait, the results are out in the end of February . . . .
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Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Brave New World
Finished images for the Folio competition on Adlous Huxley's 'Brave New World' are sent in and can be seen on my portfolio website following the link below . . .
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Folio time . . .
So it's come to that time of year again. . . .
Once again Folio Society are holding an open competition for students and practitioners to win a commission from them worth £4500, and of course getting it published with them! Last year it was 'The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories' but this time around it is Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. Last year I hadn't read the book but got through it then was working on my images for several weeks, however this time I had read the book recently but didn't get round to doing anything until yesterday . . . and the deadline is this Tuesday! So circumstances are pretty different but this allows for a different way of working, and so far it's not looking too bad but we'll see what happens in the end.
Here's a little spoiler for you . . .
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Great Gorillas
Torbay council are organising giant gorillas to be placed all around the town centre and to be painted by various artists chosen by their selected judge panel. Each gorilla will be on show for a few months and at the end they will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, from which all the proceeds will go the great gorilla project. The great gorilla project is set up to raise funds and awareness about the Cross River gorillas of Nigeria which are the worlds most threatened and endangered species of gorillas. Entry closed recently after I had time to send in 3 designs. If I was chosen for this opportunity it would be a great pleasure to be part of such a project and brilliant to see the designs take to streets, just got to wait and see if I get the call . . .
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Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Medusa
Commission for a small portrait of the mythological Medusa, smouldering eyes
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Thursday, 6 December 2012
'The Artful Trolley'
Had my first few Christmas markets around Bristol last weekend, I'll be at at 1-2 every weekend in the lead up so keep an eye out for 'The Artful Trolley' the best bargain basket on wheels.
Original works, prints, cards and books.
