GREG EASON- BLOCK UNIVERSE

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The 27th of September will bring the private view and opening of Greg Eason's solo show 'Block Universe' at 18 Hewett Street, a show that I am sure many of us are looking forward to in anticipation.

The exhibition will see Eason branch into the philosophical theory around the concept of 'time' and explore new media in the process. Using predominately pencil as his approach to image making 'Block Universe' will include Eason's first experimentation with sculptural forms and media.

To read the press release and to view more of Greg's great work click on one of the links below.

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Greg Eason
18 Hewett Street

MALIKA FAVRE– HIDE AND SEEK

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An upcoming show that I think more than a few of us are excited about is 'Hide & Seek' by fellow Handsome Franker, Malika Favre.

I really enjoy Malika's whole approach and execution of her image making and this show looks to be a great culmination of bold yet beautifully composed imagery that explores the relationship between positive and negative space.

'Hide & Seek' will be Mailka's first solo show in London, opening on the 6th September at the infamous Kemistry Gallery.

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Malika Favre
Kemistry Gallery
Handsome Frank

EXHIBITION AT TBWA LONDON

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After kindly being able to spend a month at the London office of CHI & Partners I can now reveal that my work will now move to the London office of advertising agency TBWA. 


The selected pieces from my portfolio will occupy the walls of the office for the month of May.


A big thank you to TBWA and my agents Handsome Frank for the opportunity to show my illustrations in fantastic locations in London.

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Stuart Whitton

TBWA London

Handsome Frank

ORIGIN AT AIS

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This Monday morning brings some fantastic news about the future of Origin. After it's stay at the exposure Gallery I am happy to announce that the show has now moved to the office of one of London's top advertising agencies, Archibald Ingall Stretton.

At AIS I have chosen to display selected pieces from the Origin exhibition, which will rotate to keep the walls fresh and reveal my other pieces created specifically for the original event.

A big thank you to Paul at AIS who has made it possible for the show to continue, unfortunately I don't think it's possible to visit the exhibition without an appointment as the pieces are in a fully working environment.

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Origin

AIS

ORIGIN DATE AMENDMENT

There has been an interesting development in the future of my solo exhibition 'Origin' which means that instead of the show finishing on Monday 31st October it will now end on Friday 28th October 2011. I will announce what the future brings for the show shortly, but in the mean time this is the last week to view the exhibition at the exposure Gallery.

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Origin

Exposure Gallery

ORIGIN REVIEW

My apologies for bit of a quiet week on the blog, it can only mean that I am creating things that I am looking forward to sharing soon. However, I came across this review of my solo show 'Origin' the other day and thought I would share it.

A big thank you to Anna from Arts Thread who attended the private view and for the kind words about the show. To read the review please click on the link below.

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Arts Thread Review

ORIGIN PRIVATE VIEW

Last Thursday brought the opening of my first solo exhibition titled, 'Origin'. I am still pretty much speechless from the turnout and all the kind words I received, it's hard to believe after around three months working as hard as I could the time finally came to share it all.

The limited edition postcards and free beer went a great deal earlier than I expected but the fantastic set from Trevelyan Jones seemed to retain people's interest in staying at the gallery.

A massive thank you to the exposure Gallery, Trevelyan Jones, Handsome Frank, Roy Richards, Claire Scully, Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley, Creative Review, Ty Nant, The Celt Experience and to everyone who attended and supported me.

The show will be at the exposure Gallery, 22-23 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU for the month of October. Opening times are Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm.

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Stuart Whitton

exposure Gallery

Trevelyan Jones

ORIGIN REMINDER

Tomorrow evening my first solo show 'Origin' opens at the exposure Gallery, Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU.

What are you going to experience?

- 40 Originals, (3 of which just so happen to be collaborations with Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley and Claire Scully).

- 1 Very talented musician

- A small edition of signed and numbered postcards to those who make it for the 6:30 pm start.

- Welsh water

- Welsh lager

I look forward to seeing you all there. Please feel free to come over and say hello.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS

My final surprise for Origin is somewhat of a physical 'thank you' for the attendees of the private view at the exposure Gallery.

I will be signing and numbering a small edition of Origin exhibition postcards to be given out to those who make it to the exhibition at the beginning of the evening (6:30 pm).

It is my way of saying thank you for your support at my first solo exhibition.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 03 - CLAIRE SCULLY

The third and final collaborator for 'Origin' is the fantastically gifted Claire Scully.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with her work there is a link below that I strongly suggest you look at. The great aspect of Claire's work is that she has a number of ways of approaching an image, but there was a particular style that I liked. Together we were able to create something that made us both happy.

(Little did I know before starting my part it would be the piece that took me the longest to complete out of all the work created for 'Origin'.)

A big thank you to Claire for her time and effort.

If you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Claire Scully

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 02 - PETER CRAWLEY

Continuing from the previous post the second creative I have collaborated with for 'Origin' is the fantastically intricate Peter Crawley, another talent whose work has astounded audiences everywhere (please see link below). Together me and Peter were able to find a way to subtly combine our approaches to image making based on our love for the analog method of illustrating. A big thank you to Peter for his time and effort.

Again, if you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Peter Crawley

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 01 - POMME CHAN

One of the key reasons for naming my show 'Origin' was to try new things and generally experiment in order to develop my work. With this in mind I asked some of my favourite image makers to collaborate with me and as luck would have it they agreed.

The first was the exceptionally talented Pomme Chan, who I am sure needs no more of an introduction (just incase there is a link to her work below- you will not be disappointed!). Together me and Pomme created a little something that has completely opened my eyes in terms of approaching work. The whole experience was an absolute pleasure for me, a big thank you to Pomme for her time and generosity.

As for more of a sneak peek? I am afraid you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Pomme Chan

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN FEATURED IN CREATIVE REVIEW

A massive thank you to the wonderful Creative Review who have featured 'Origin' in this month's issue. The support is overwhelming and very much appreciated. Here you can see a portrait that will be featured in the show which has never been seen, I can't think of a better way for you all to see it first.

A great issue with an interesting story behind the front cover.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

Creative Review

ORIGIN - TREVELYAN JONES

I am delighted to share with you the artist I have booked to play at the opening of 'Origin', Trevelyan Jones.

Jones is one of London's best upcoming singer/songwriters who can be seen performing his rendition of country/folk and blues all around the big city. Known to captivate his audience with his moving voice and delicate guitar lines be sure to catch his acoustic set on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

If you would like a little sample of what is to come please the links below.

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Trevelyan Jones on Reverbnation

Trevelyan Jones on Facebook

ORIGIN - THE CELT EXPERIENCE

I am delighted to reveal that The Celt Experience are my other Welsh sponsor for 'Origin,' they will be kindly providing the lager for the evening.

Have you ever tried Welsh lager before? You may want to get to the exposure Gallery on Thursday 6th October early before it runs out.

A big thank you to The Celt Experience for the help and support.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

The Celt Experience

ORIGIN - TY NANT

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my upcoming solo exhibition 'Origin' will have all Welsh sponsors. Being proud of where I come from I really wanted to have Welsh companies involved in my big event.

Have you ever tried Welsh water before? Or wondered what the award winning bottle shape looks like in the flesh? There will be a supply of it at the private view of 'Origin' at the exposure Gallery on Thursday 6th October thanks to Ty Nant.

A big thank you to Ty Nant for the help and support.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

Ty Nant

BEN NEWMAN

Another show that I was able to attend last Thursday was the opening of illustrator Ben Newman's solo exhibition titled, 'Masks' at the NoBrow gallery and store on Great Eastern Street.

A strong body of work was on display, and quite an amazing number of attendees. I especially liked how Ben had collaborated to enhance and expand the subject matter of the show. One example of which can be seen above where with a little help from his father the show was able to host wooden versions of the geometrical masks.

The exhibition will continue at Nobrow until November 11th and is well worth a look.

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Ben Newman

Nobrow

Origin Sneak Peek 01

To celebrate that today marks the three week countdown until the opening of my solo exhibition 'Origin.' I thought that I would start announcing surprises and give sneak peeks of what you are going to see on Thursday 6th October.

I will start slow and build up to the bigger pieces of news closer to the date, be sure to keep an eye out I can promise that you won't want to miss what is coming.

In saying this here are some macro shots of the title image 'Origin.' More can be seen on my flickr page.

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Stuart Whitton

RSVP to Origin

Origin on Flickr

Exposure Gallery