Category Archives: Galleries and Exhibitions

Pick Me Up Graphic Arts Fair Returns for 2013

Posted at 11 pm on March 1, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Events, Galleries and Exhibitions, News

Dates for this year’s celebration of all things graphic art, Pick Me Up have been announced and we are excited once again.

As usual, Ape on the Moon will be there to browse the huge selection of emerging and established talent. Full listings of events are still to be confirmed but it can be guaranteed that they will not disappoint with their line up.

YCN Professional Awards Call for Entries

Posted at 10 pm on February 18, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Announcements, Events, Galleries and Exhibitions

If you’re a creative professional and have graduated within the last eight years, it’s very much worth checking out the new YCN Professional Awards. Since being founded in 2001, YCN have been providing a platform for artistic talent while also running an annual student award scheme. They are now looking to celebrate those excelling in the art and design industry and have recently announced their call for entries.

Pip & Pop Transport You to Fantastical Sugar and Glitter Wonderland Installations

Posted at 12 pm on August 10, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: 3D Illustration, Galleries and Exhibitions, Hand Craft

Working under the moniker Pip & Pop, Australian artist, Tanya Schultz uses her mixed media, site-specific installations to completely transport her audience. The place they are taken is a world full of wide-eyed wonderment and spectacle that would remind even the most serious of adults of the unrestrained joy of a kid and sweet shop.

Upcoming Tomokazu Matsuyama Exhibition with Intense Acrylic Paintings, Sculptures and Installations

Posted at 5 am on April 19, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Events, Galleries and Exhibitions, Painting, Sculpture

Tomokazu Matsuyama spent his childhood in both Japan and America, and is now based in New York, which would explain his interest in multiculturalism. His eclectic mix of influences has led to an equally diverse range of styles in his work, which includes mixed media sculptures as well as these wonderfully bright paintings.

'Pick Me Up' Graphic Arts Fair 2012 at Somerset House, London

Posted at 5 am on March 25, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Events, Galleries and Exhibitions, Mixed Media

The sun has decided to make a long-awaited appearance once again, which means spring is here and time for another instalment of Pick Me Up, a week and a half-long celebration of international graphic art. Having loved what was on show last year, we were delighted to have been invited to get a sneak peek at the launch earlier this week.

Pete Fecteau Creating a Mosaic Entirely out of Rubik's Cubes

Posted at 3 pm on January 1, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Galleries and Exhibitions, Hand Craft, Mixed Media, Pixel Art, Toys

I could never get the hang of the Rubik’s Cube, still can’t. That has obviously never been the case for Pete Fecteau. Being more than comfortable with a Rubik’s Cube in his hand, Pete goes one step further in Rubik’s fluency, using them as his medium in his large-scale piece ‘Dream Big’. He took a little time to tell us about himself and this impressive project.

'Free Space' Project from Brighton Graduate Matt Lyver

Posted at 11 am on September 19, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: 3D Illustration, Galleries and Exhibitions, Screen Printing, Sculpture

This interesting and original project is from recent University of Brighton graduate, Matt Lyver. It’s an intriguing concept, engaging his surroundings and questioning the environments we live in.

It seems to have also been quite an undertaking but definitely presented well, having not only a collection of miniature installations around town but also a screen printed, embossed book documenting the project and a larger installation within the walls of the degree show. He tells us more.