Maus in da Hood!

Art on the Sofa

Who says that art is only meant to hang on your wall or stand on a pedestal? Contemporary art can be functional too, and even as it is used daily within the home, it constantly communicates the unique vision of the artist.

BirdKiller 'Love Bomb' Cushion

The BirdKiller series combines several influences that have personally been relevant to my art-making process. With a love for other playful materials, apart from glass, such as textured paper, fabrics and wood, this body of work grew out of my experimentation with the use of screen-printing techniques based on iconic objects, symbols and my passion for tattoos.

BirdKiller 'Murder of Crows' Cushion

The pieces are designed with a tongue-in-cheek approach to create bespoke interior surfaces and objects that crosses the boundary between art and design.

BirdKiller 'sNoose' Cushion

Each limited edition piece is signed and numbered by the artist.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or queries by email or via my website

Handmade: BirdKiller Series

With a love for other playful materials, such as: textured paper and fabrics, I incorporate traditional screen-printing technique to produce bespoke wallpapers and fabrics, that crosses the boundary between art and design.

BirdKiller series is inspired by iconic objects and a passion for tattoos designed with a tongue-in-cheek approach to create tailored interior surfaces and objects.

For more info visit my website here ...

Wallpaper BirdKiller V

wallpaper BirdKiller IV

Urban Barrier | Ben Oakley Gallery vs No Format Gallery

Urban Barrier with a dynamic assembly of carefully selected UK outsider and sub-urban protagonists.

Upcoming show  +  40 artists  +  Urban Barrier  +  Ben Oakley Gallery vs No Format Gallery +  Must See Group Show  +  After Party  +  7 December  +  Do I need to say More?

Stercus Accidit (Shit Happens)

In the name of....

This artwork depicts the hypocrisy of religion with its involvement in war and discreetly promoting non-peaceful attitudes, and the hypocrisy of the Law (or basically, human instituted forms of protecting morality). It refers to the concept of acting as some representative for God or the Law (or really Morality) and abusing that power...but nothing ever changes and we just shrug our shoulders and think; Oh well don't feel bad about it, Shit Happens!

Stercus Accidit (Shit Happens) 2012 (SOLD)

Stercus Accidit (Shit Happens) 2012 (detail)

RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA AT THE LONDON WEST BANK GALLERY

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O.M.G.!

KGB-PROJECTS PRESENTS:

‘RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA’

“Those who believe in absurdities end up committing atrocities” [Voltaire, 1694-1778]

London - KGB-Projects presents Religionis Violenta, a sensational group show with some of the most prevalent artists from the UK and Malta at the prestigious London West Bank Gallery in West London’s Notting Hill. The exhibition opens with a Private View and Launch Party on 6 September, 7pm with an Award Ceremony for Best-in-Show and Runner-up voted on by guests and announced on the evening.

Religionis Violenta is taken from the Latin meaning for violent religion. The concept of the show initially emerged as a spontaneous reaction to the popular catchphrase ‘Where’s your GOD now?’ and the many conflicts that occur in the name of religion in a historical context and focuses mainly towards the Catholic faith. However outrageous the theme may be, we do not simply rely on shock tactics to bring the show to life, but also believe that the quality of the artwork showcased is paramount.

Expect a tantalizing experience of contemporary art that stimulates the senses not only through vision but also through sound, smell and touch! Religionis Violenta will be showcasing artworks by 31 artists, focusing on dark humour, irony and obscenity, revealing the artists’ taste for a bittersweet use of blasphemy, a snigger at and caustic provocation, including: paintings, drawings, limited edition prints, artistic photography, inventive mixed media, sculptures and decorative art.

The gallery will be transformed into a place of irony, contemplation and judgment, with the opportunity for visitors to engage in the form of a freestanding confession booth, inviting guests to ‘confess’ for their favourite works of art on the evening of the Launch Party. A specially commissioned and unique musical montage created by London-based duo Vision & the Riddle is geared to the mood, atmosphere and theme of the exhibition for an ultimate art experience.

The relationship between religion and HIV/AIDS is complicated and often controversial, as the Roman Catholic Church is still in serious denial about human sexuality, we therefore decided to donate part of the proceeds of the sale of the artwork to a charity called AidsArk. Religionis Violenta is supported by the following sponsors and media partners: Religion Clothing Ltd, Moncada Brewery, Rooms Art Uncovered Magazine and Marshall Darling Productions and is made possible with support from the Malta Arts Fund.

PROVOKE, SHOCK AND AMEN TO THAT!

General information | London West Bank Gallery | 133-137 Westbourne Grove | London W11 2RS

Private View & Launch Party | Thursday 06 September from 7pm – 10.30pm | RSVP only

Open to the public | 07 – 11 September from 11am - 7pm | Free admission

For more information and to attend the Private View please email info@kgbprojects.com

www.kgbprojects.com

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KGB-Projects is pleased to announce that the following Artists will be exhibiting at the 1st Annual Group Exhibition:

 

RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA
(in alphabetical order)

Bart Jansen //  Beatriz Barba Calleja //  Ben Oakley // Chris Allan // Claire Levinson-Gendler  //Cosmo Sarson Darren West // Dominic Negus // Everett Jaime // Gary Betts // Glenn Fitzpatrick // GonnyGlass // Helen Gorrill Henry Hate // Iluá Hauck da Silva // Ivy van Hulst // Kane Calì // Magnus Gjoen // Mario Abela // Mark Perronet Mason Storm // Maxine Attard // Nic Joly // Nicky Storm // Paula Chambers // Richard Kolker // Ritty Tacsum Roberto Landin // The DnA Factory // Umberto Buttigieg // Yvonne Wayling 

Counter-Counter-Reformation by Mario Abela

Don't assume that I came to bring peace by Darren West

St. Teresa by Henry Hate

The Executor of God's Wrath by Ivy van Hulst

BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND DONATIONS:

MALTA ARTS FUND
ROOMS ART UNCOVERED MAGAZINE
RELIGION CLOTHING UK
MONCADA BREWERY
MARSHALL DARLING PRODUCTIONS
VISION & THE RIDDLE PRODUCTIONS

THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTING AIDS Ark, A CHARITY THAT SAVES LIVES BY FUNDING THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF NAMED INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
 

SIGNATURE ART PRIZE 2012 OPENING GALA

 SIGNATURE ART PRIZE 2012 OPENING GALA

Join us in celebrating this years Signature Art Prize 2012 Opening Gala!!
The winners of this year's Prize will be announced on the night, and your chance to vote for the People's Choice Award will open until the First Thursday of October.
The opening exihbition, constructed for one night only in the historical Spitalfields Market, London’s Square Mile, will showcase all forty finalists and their remarkable signature pieces.

Strictly R.S.V.P. asari@DegreeArt.com or by attending through Facebook

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2012 // 18:00 - 21:00

SIGNATURE ART PRIZE 2012 // VOTE FOR "FRIEND OF DOROTHY"

DegreeArt.com proudly announces The Signature Art Prize 2012, Peoples’ Choice Award.

Following the announcement of our 40 Gala Finalists, chosen from hundreds of entries by our esteemed panel of judges, we now give you the opportunity to judge yourself.

WHAT IS IT?

Open to everyone and incredibly simple, the Peoples’ Choice Award asks you to have your say on the amazing collection of entrants to this year’s prize, as well as create yet another prize winner.

WHAT DOES THE WINNER RECEIVE?

The Peoples’ Choice winner will receive representation by DegreeArt, a £1,000 cash prize and art prizes from our competition sponsors Thames & Hudson, Cowling & Wilcox and Artfund.

HOW DO I VOTE?

To place your vote you simply need to visit and ‘Like’ our Facebook page, browse through some stunning pieces of art and click the ‘Vote’ button under the entrants you believe deserve to be in with a chance of being crowned this year’s winner.

You may vote for as many entrants as you deem fit, however you can only vote once for each image. Voting closes on the 29th October at 12pm.

 

VOTE FOR MY PIECE: "FRIEND OF DOROTHY' BY GONNY VAN HULST AKA GONNYGLASS 

 

Press Release: KGB-Projects presents 'RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA'

KGB-Projects | Kane & Gonny’s Biscuit Projects

Kane | +44 (0)79 1434 5712

Gonny | +44 (0)79 5737 2531

info@kgbprojects.com |  www.kgbprojects.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

O.M.G.!

KGB-PROJECTS PRESENTS:

‘RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA’

exhibition

opens at London West Bank Gallery on September 7, 2012

London  -  “Those who believe in absurdities end up committing atrocities” [Voltaire, 1694-1778].

KGB-Projects presents Religionis Violenta, a sensational group show with some of the most prevalent artists from the UK and Malta, at the prestigious London West Bank Gallery in West london’s Notting Hill from 7 - 11 September, 2012.

Expect a tantalizing experience that stimulates the senses through vision, sound, smell and touch. The exhibition will be showcasing more than 30 selected artworks focusing on dark humour, irony and obscenity, revealing the artists’ taste for a bittersweet use of blasphemy, a snigger at and caustic provocation.

Religionis Violenta is taken from the Latin meaning for violent religion. The concept of the show initially emerged as a spontaneous reaction to the popular catchphrase ‘Where’s your GOD now?’ and the many conflicts that occur in the name of religion in a historical context.

The relationship between religion and HIV/AIDS is complicated and often controversial, as the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Greek churches are still in serious denial about human sexuality. We therefore decided to donate part of the art sale proceeds to AIDS Ark, a registered charity saving lives by enabling access to HIV medication and associated care at the frontiers of the developing world.

Open Call - KGB-Projects still welcomes applications from artists to submit work, info on how to enter can be found on their website www.kgbprojects.com. Deadline: 23 July 2012 @ 5pm. There will be awards & cash prizes for Best of Show and a Runner-Up, voted on by visitors and announced at the end of the Private View night.

PROVOKE, SHOCK AND AMEN TO THAT!

General information:

London West Bank Gallery

133-137 Westbourne Grove

London W11 2RS

www.londonwestbank.com

Private View: Thursday 06 September from 7pm - 10pm (by invitation only - info@kgbprojects.com)

Open to the public:

07 Sep - 11 Sep, Tuesday to Sunday 11am-7pm

Free admission

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InkStyle Magazine Featuring GonnyGlass

InkStyle Magazine Featuring GonnyGlass

'Grillig Glas' - ('Unpredictable Glass')

Gonny's work doesn't fit in the traditional glass gallery, but can't be found in the street either. Yet, her work is a refence to the urban environment. "In the world of Urban and Street Art glass art is totally new. People are very surprised that the objects are made of real glass and want to touch it. That is totally fine! Glass is a fragile material, though it is a powerful statement. This tension between power and fragility makes glass so special to work with."

Tattoo, Art, Graffiti & Lifestyle is what it’s all about in INKSTYLE Magazine

#1 out 1 June 2012 @ the 8th International Tattoo Convention Amsterdam

Editor:

Drs. M.Blokzijl
editor@inkstyle.eu - info@inkstyle.eu

http://www.inkstyle.eu

Photo by:
Peter Baker
Tattoos:
Prick Tattoo (London) - Henry Hate
Into You (London) - Calypso
Mark (Cambodia)
Urban Glass Artist:
GonnyGlass

 

Open Call - 1st Annual Group Exhibition 2012

 

Art Competition 2012

KGB-Projects

open to artists living in the UK and all mediums

visit their website for more information and how to submit your art:

ENTER HERE!

 

Poison Ivy - Lowbrow Artist

Check out this artist:

"Poison Ivy is a very talented up-and-coming artist who is getting erotic [sur]realism on lock down with her own daring, yet sophisticated and unique style...one to look out for!"

Commissions on request for bespoke portraits and erotic paintings on canvas.

Inspiration & influences:

Erotic female nudes, 1940/50's Burlesque style art, 50's pin-ups, "Broken Glass Photography", amiture and professional photography, "What Katy Did" underwear and Hoisery, "Collectif" Female Fashion and Corsets, Artist Audrey Kawasaki, Artist Miss van...

 

You can contact Ivy van Hulst via her Facebook Page, Art Wanted or email: poison_ivy89@hotmail.co.uk

ArtHAUS Exhibition @ DegreeArt Execution Room

 

 

Dining with 'Harey' & 'Sheeps Kin' @ Art Haus

 

A house in a gallery...mad? There will be a livingroom, diningroom, bedroom, kitchen & bathroom...

An exhibition home from home

Art Haus @ DegreeArt Execution Room

David Bray @ Ben Oakley Gallery

FAR OUT IS NOT FAR ENOUGH

SOLO SHOW

DAVID BRAY

@

BEN OAKLEY GALLERY

It was an absolute top night at the private view of David Bray's solo show...stunning work with some surprising elements that make you smile:-)

KGB-Projects launch their website!

The Biscuit Crew are going for it!

Kane & Gonny’s Biscuit-Projects is an emerging curatorial practice based in London, it was founded in 2012 by international glass artists Kane Cali and Gonny van Hulst. KGB-Projects aspires to explore ways of managing, collaborating and creating projects that go beyond the lines of existing structures and preconceptions. 

Their Mission

Its mission is to produce provocative, playful and risk-taking art events centered around wider social and cultural themes for a diverse range of creative individuals. A key focus of their work is to encourage hybrid arts projects with a focus on cross media collaboration and serve as a bridge, finding imaginative ways to connect artists with new audiences, new supporters and new contexts for their work. For Kane and Gonny, KGB-Projects remains an experiment, a creative project that they hope is defined by the same kind of adventurousness and unpredictability that they so admire in the creative individuals they work with.

www.kgbprojects.com

VNA 18 Launch Party...

VNA MAGAZINE 18 LAUNCH PARTY WITH CONOR HARRINGTON

AT

LAZARIDES

Had an absolute great night out with the BOG Crew and had the privilege to meet the amazing artist Conor Harrington in the pub down the road of Lazarides, where the VNA Magazine had their launch party at the Dead Meat exhibition. Couldn't resist to ask for his autograph ... and left me this lovely message.

Friend of Dorothy @ Gaze Exhibition 2012

Friend of Dorothy In London Time Out

Gaze - Portraits of Icons

To tie in with LGBT History month, Graffik Gallery has commissioned some of today's best emerging and established artists - gay and straight - to produce portraits of who they believe has been an inspiration to the gay community. From David Bowie, Elton John and Marlon Brando to Judy Garland and Captain America, 'Gaze' features new works by street artists Max Wiedemann, T.Wat, Stik, Don and Alec Monopoly as well as by acclaimed artists including David Shillinglaw, Steve Rosenthal, Gonny Glass, Charlie Anderson and Ian Hodgson.

 'Friend of Dorothy' detail

Preview Night Long Player @ The BOG

GonnyGlass features in Zeitgeist Magazine

GonnyGlass features in Zeitgeist Magazine!

The wonderful team at  Zeitgeist Magazine published an introductory feature about my work and myself...Massive thank you to Sean Williams for his generous and lovely words...you are awesome....!

Zeitgeist Magazine introduces you to the best of the contemporary, quirky and alternative worlds of art, fashion, film, music, entertainment, clubs, restaurants, and much more.

It is a MUST and NO CRIME to check them out, if you want to be in the know!  Visit their website HERE ...

First session @ Prick Tattoo

Today is my first session of being tattooed by the very bitch himself Mr Hate...@ Prick Tattoo, Shoreditch London...WOOHOO!