URBANKIND is a sort of physical mash-up of the art that you see on the streets, and the sleek retro furniture you see for sale in the shops that proudly adorn graffitied shutters.  Admittedly, putting a ‘street’ artist in front of a tabletop instead of an exterior wall does turn the tables a bit, but I think it is certainly a direction to be explored by any artist or enthusiast who embraces the obvious market that has been growing over [...]

To coincide with META SNOUT, our new exhibition featuring the works of Russell Maurice and Daniel Sparkes (Mudwig), we are pleased to announce the release of 2 very rare and limited edition collaborative screen prints. From a small edition of only 13 each, these extremely detailed prints together form a set.  Each print has been hand-pulled by the artists and printed on Somerset paper, with dual signatures on the lower right-hand corner.  Meta Snout prints can be purchased from our [...]

This is just too funny to not share.

High Roller Society presents: META SNOUT An exhibition of works by Russell Maurice & Daniel Sparkes (Mudwig) 16 October – 13 November 2010 Private View 15 October 7:00-10:00 pm Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.  -Albert Einstein Exploring the transitions from life to death, physicality to non-physicality, and all that exists between reality and illusion, META SNOUT invites you to cross the threshold, snout first, into the alter worlds of Daniel Sparkes (Mudwig) & Russell Maurice [...]

For those of you not familiar with the work of Richard Coldicott and Glenn Anderson, here are a few things they’ve done outside the gallery, and beyond the street… I WOZ ERE, © Richard Coldicott Burning Man (Shambala 2010), © Glenn Anderson

warp and woof [wawrp uh nd woof] (see also warp and weft) noun. The threads that run lengthwise (warp) and crosswise (woof) in a woven fabric A distinctive, complex underlying pattern or structure on which something is built; a base or foundation The first London exhibition by Glenn Anderson & Richard Coldicott sees a continuation of their ongoing project “Warp & Woof”, a phrase used by the artists to describe the fabric of their everyday surroundings and existence which continues [...]

Thanks to everyone who supported our Printing as Process workshop series, a special thanks to all the artists from the Press and Release exhibition who got involved, and to NoLionsinEngland, et al for their continued enthusiasm and write up on Graffoto Blog.  We hope to continue the workshops throughout our upcoming shows, so please stay tuned…. In the meantime, here are some pictures from our final workshop (more here): Demonstration by Linocut Boy SheOne preparing a plate Finished prints drying

Linocut: Saturday, 24 July 3-6pm THIS Saturday is our highly-anticipated Final workshop in our 2010 Printing as Process series. Relief printing is one of the simplest and oldest forms of printmaking, for which the linocut is attributed.  Known for revealing a more raw look, linocutting requires a range of rudimentary-looking tools, such as U-shaped and V-shaped gouges, to carve images into linoleum sheets. Join us as several artists from our current exhibition demonstrate various techniques in linoleum mark-making. THEN, try [...]

Pictures from last Saturday’s screenprinting workshop with Aida of Aidaprints.  A lot of people came down for this, so thanks to everyone for participating in what we hope becomes a recurring series at High Roller Society.

THIS Saturday, 17 July, 3-6pm Grandchild of the age-old stencil, screenprinting has been gaining both popularity and speed in the contemporary art world of today.  With visual effects aplenty, a steady arm is the main ingredient for achieving the best results.  Come test your upper body strength, and create ironical wearable East London Anti-Graffiti Network paraphernalia with Miss Aida of Neon-Inc and Brag Clothing.  Printing the likes of Kid Acne, Sickboy, and the entire Burning Candy crew, Aida has quickly [...]

Here are a few images from the Monoprinting Workshop this past Saturday.  Thanks to all, especially the two Martins/Martyns, who endured the unbearable heat for art’s sake!

To coincide with our current exhibition, Press and Release, High Roller Society presents Printing as Process: 3 Workshops, taking place over Saturday 10 July, 17 July, and 24 July from 3-6pm.  Each of these workshops is free of charge and open to the public, who will be invited to participate in some hands-on activities alongside various artists from the current exhibition.  Further information is listed below. Monoprint: Saturday, 10 July 3-6pm Monoprint (or monotype) is often thought of as “the [...]