Matthew the horse at Pick Me Up 2012

Matthew recently exhibited at the Pick Me Up graphic art event at Somerset House. He was chosen as one of the 20 international rising stars of the graphic arts world specially selected by an industry panel. Above is a selection of the work he exhibited, based on, in his own words:

"I've tried to put together a series of prints and ink paintings that are about fun and enjoying today. I'm interested in people and finding the time to enjoy the simple things - floating in a boat, patting a dog, relying on each other. There is also a series of riso prints called Peoples. My characters are jolly and enjoy what they do, again its about living in the moment and not feeling overwhelmed by cynicism and want. Mostly though, it's about being jolly.

My series of paintings are an attempt to make something handmade that I'd like to hang on my own wall. Painting with a calligraphic line, I've tried to design a series of simple compositions that talk about our day to day. Again, I'm interested in small moments of fun or contemplation. The art work is graphic and simple but drawn with a handmade, naive aesthetic."

It's a perfect opportunity to invest in a beautiful print as all his work is available to buy. Further information can be found here.

Cat Johnston - photos from Centrespace Gallery

'Recorder Beast'

'God of Wasps'

'God of Hair'

'God of Eyes'

The photos shown above are of Cat's models produced for the show 'Ask Before Handling' at the Centrespace Gallery in Bristol.
Cat decided to make effigies of her own personal gods for the show, each model is made up of a skeleton of wire, balsa wood and modroc. All the models faces have a balsa wood base with milliput on top and their clothes are painstakingly hand-stitched felt, with various embellishments including, leather, ribbons and intricate embroidery. Interesting fact - the God of Hair has real human hair and if you look very carefully you will notice that his crown is decorated with golden headlice and pearly nits and his combs have tiny golden moustaches. Amazing!
To view more of Cat's wonderful work click here and keep up to date with her blog here.

Cat Johnston - Centrespace Gallery

Cat will be exhibiting a selection of work including some of her incredible models ('Recorder Beast' shown above) at the Centrespace Gallery in Bristol. The exhibition launches with a private view this Friday 27th from 7 - 11pm and will continue until next Wednesday 1st June, full details here. Definitely not to be missed if you're in the Bristol area!

Cat Johnston at Multiplied

Editions from Cat Johnston will be featuring at Multiplied Contemporary Editions Fair, hosted by Christie's in South Kensington. The showcase in collaboration with more than 30 London galleries will coincide with Frieze Art Fair to present editions from some of the most exciting names in emerging artistic talent. Admission is free from 15th- 18th October. Click here for further info on Multiplied Art Fair.

Doom 3.0 Private View Photos

Here are a few pictures from the opening of Matthew The Horse and Jon Boam's stunning new show, Doom 3.0 at Nobrow Gallery, London. If you weren't able to make the opening last week, the show runs until the 23rd September- not one to be missed! Photographs courtesy of Pro from Itdrewitself- look out for the feature on Matthew The Horse's sketchbooks at the show...

Matthew The Horse PV at Nobrow Gallery Thursday 22nd July

Matthew The Horse and Jon Boam will be showcasing their marvellously outlandish take on the absurd, the humorous and the colourfully horrific in forthcoming show Doom 3.0 at the acclaimed Nobrow Gallery, London. The exhibition will feature new work including original paintings, screen prints, 3D and digital work and runs from 22nd July- 23rd Sept.

Nobrow Gallery
62 Great Eastern St.
London EC2A 3QR

Private View: Thursday 22nd July, 6.30-9.30 pm

Andrew Groves at Freakshow- A Few Pictures

A few pics here of Andrew Groves' limited edition screen prints for Freakshow in Brighton. Exhibition runs until the end of May. Photos courtesy of the lovely Ollie Munden.

Cat Johnston at Tate Modern 10th Anniversay, 14th-16th May

Cat Johnston will be lending her live drawing talents this weekend with Scrawl Collective as part of No Soul For Sale, which will celebrate the Tate Modern's 10th Anniversary. The weekend will be filled with live performances, music and film from 70 of the world's most exciting art spaces, non-profit organisations and artist collectives. For more information about No Soul For Sale, click here.

Andrew Groves (IMakeThings) at FreakShow

Andrew Groves (IMakeThings) will be featuring in FreakShow, an illustration extravaganza showcasing some of Brighton's finest image making talent. FreakShow will open this Friday at St. Peter's Church, Brighton and will run every Saturday throughout May from 10am until 5pm. For directions, please hit the link.

Cat Johnston for Pick Me Up at Somerset House

Cat Johnston will be featuring in Pick Me Up graphic art fair at Somerset House which opens on the 23rd of April.  Concrete Hermit will be hosting a room and some of the scenes from Cat's solo show 'The Crows Are Wiping Their Beaks' will be making another appearance.

Cat Johnston Private View Pics

For those of you that weren't able to make it down (or squeeze in!) to the busy opening night of Cat Johnston's solo show 'The Crows are Wiping Their Beaks' last week, here are a few taster pics, kindly taken by Tony Mines.

Show runs until 20th March at Concrete Hermit Gallery, 5A Club Row, London E1 6JX.

Cat Johnston Solo Show 'The Crows Are Wiping Their Beaks'

 

We are very excited to announce that Cat Johnston will be exhibiting in her first solo show 'The Crows Are Wiping Their Beaks' at the Concrete Hermit Gallery, 5A Club Row, London E1 6JX.

Exhibition runs from 5th-20th March.

Private View on 4th March 6pm-9pm.

1st Draft

Matthew The Horse recently exhibited a selection of his darkly witty illustrated short stories for '1st Draft', a group show at Kunstfreund Gallery in Leeds.

Bara Volante Exhibition

Cat Johnston has been super busy as of late with another show, Bara Volante opening on the 18th December at Prescription Gallery in Brighton. Cat will be exhibiting some tasters that will be featuring in her forthcoming solo show in London early next year- more details coming soon!

Photos from Silver & Black opening night

A selection of photos from the Private View of Silver & Black at Archipelago Works, Sheffield, featuring new work from Cat Johnston....

Silver & Black Exhibition

Cat Johnston exhibits in 'Silver & Black', a group show curated by Kid Acne of new limited edition screen prints from a selection of the UK's finest illustrators and designers at Archipelago Works, Sheffield. Exhibition runs until the 10th January 2010.

Cat's screen print (edition of 20), 'The Cat and The Castle', features at Silver & Black.