MR CENZ “Distortion" - 16th October - 9th November 2014 PURE EVIL GALLERY London

 MR CENZ “Distortions”

“This series of new work features my own unique distortions of the female face. Working from photographs, I’ve create unique interpretations, which are abstracted in a spontaneous and freestyle way to create interesting and mysterious compositions.” - Mr Cenz

Mr Cenz - Shoreditch, London from Whitesao on Vimeo.


16th October - 9th November 2014 PURE EVIL GALLERY The Department Store 96 / 98 Leonard st LONDON EC2A 4XS 

More info HERE

 

Mr Cenz - Future Love

Mr. Cenz website
Mr. Cenz  Instagram

Read more: http://www.hookedblog.co.uk/2014/10/mr-cenz-distortions-at-department-store.html#ixzz3GUbEBHbs

"Surrounded By Idiots" - The I.D. Crew Show @ The Graffiti Life Gallery 10/1/14 - 2/2/14 *ALL NEW WORK*

"Surrounded By Idiots" - The I.D. Crew Show 

@ The Graffiti Life Gallery 10/1/14 - 2/2/14
*ALL NEW WORK*

The collective comprises some of the most eclectic and prolific artists in the global graffiti scene today, with each individual artist boasting what can be described as their own ‘signature’ style. Formed in 1996 by brothers ‘Shucks’ and ‘Tizer’; the ID crew was started as a collective of their friends who they felt were underrated. The letters ‘ID’ after their name gave each member a drive to continually set the bar higher for themselves, whilst carving a niche within the scene.

This, their very first crew show, provides a fascinating insight into their individual practices, the way the collective works together, and their influence on UK graffiti.

 

 
WWW.THEGRAFFITILIFEGALLERY.CO.UK  

- 26 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EH.
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Tizer ID Crew 1st Solo Show @ Pure Evil Gallery 7/3/13

Tizer ID crew first solo Show will be at Pure Evil Gallery the 7th March 2013.

Bruno Costarelli Filmed him painting with London graffiti legends Zaki Dee, Snatch and Jadell on a very cold day in february, then we went back at his studio where i asked him a few questions.

New Tizer Print available at the show

Tizer One ID Instagram
Tizer One ID Flickr 

http://www.pureevilclothing.com

"Poptimism" - Vinnie Nylon 1st Solo Gallery Show @ High Roller Society Gallery, Bethnal Green London 8/9/12 - 7/9/12

Nylon Blackbook sketch for The Kool Skool from 2001

Not only is Nylon one of the cleanest painters and a serious hard worker, but he is is a longtime friend of The Kool Skool. Check out his solo show "Poptimism" - Vinnie Nylon 1st Solo Gallery Show @ High Roller Society Gallery, Bethnal Green London 8/9/12 - 7/9/12


Poptimism private view and drinks Friday September 7th 6-9pm. The exhibition will run at the gallery from the 8th September – 7th October 2012.

High Roller Society Gallery - 10 Palmers Road - Bethnal Green (next to the bridge over the Regents canal) E2 OSY. Number 8 bus from Liverpool Street/ Bethnal Green Station

vinnienylon.bigcartel.com
vinnienylon.tumblr.com

Vinnie Nylon on Vimeo

Welcome to Poptimism, the first solo show in London by Vinnie Nylon.

Vinnie Nylon has been involved in the street art and graffiti movement for over 25 years, producing walls, print, paintings, graphics and billboards for a variety of small and international companies and commissioners.

This all new body of work is born out of a lifelong collecting obsession, a visual playground in which all of the collected toys and mascots meet head on, a collision designed to level the fields of high and low art. Where old meets new and ultra cute takes on a slightly sinister undertone.

Since the mid 90s Vinnie Nylon has been placing an army of candy coloured characters and advertising mascots onto canvas and walls. A new spin on old favourites, a savage twist on others, all harking back to a simpler post war era when the distinction between childhood and adulthood was so much clearer.
Lost icons that are no longer employed to distract us from the austerity of mid century Britain and America take on their new guise to reclaim their rightful place in a new visual universe.

Television as smokescreen, popular as social acceptance, reality sugar coated with a big goofy smile slapped on it. Poptimism reintroduces, reevaluates and explores the themes of seduction by ad media, sentimental attachment and mass production.

The works on show include vintage petrol cans, sticker art, fanzine and screen print as well as a number of new paintings and mixed media pieces. Trademark bright colours and thick impasto sit beside the more demure offerings of hand finished print and collage pieces.

The frame is the door that leads into a world of visual pop delights and plastic fantastic high low art for all to enjoy, so step inside and keep it pop, never stop playing.

Nylon featured in our exclusive video of 'Haters' - Heavy Artillery Crew Graffiti Exhibition from late 2009

UK Graffiti Legends The Chrome Angels Group Show 15/612 - 14/7/12 @ The Outsiders London

MODE2 TCA

The Chrome Angelz

15 June – 14 July 2012

The Outsiders 

8 Greek St,

London

W1D 4DG

The first ever group show from The Chrome 

Angelz at The Outsiders, showcasing 

new and unseen work from

Europe’s most influential graffiti crew. In 

addition, photography and archival work  

will be exhibited, providing audiences a  

rare insight into their unique history.  

Member artists Mode 2, Scribla, Zaki Dee, Pride and Bando, will regroup for their debut exhibition  

to present new works, that epitomise their long-held commitment to creating a distinctly European  

aesthetic by way of the style, and enduring spirit of graffiti culture. Paintings, drawings and  

sculptural works will be on display as part of the new series of works, alongside selected pieces

from their archives that reveal the influence, and boundary-pushing impact of their early output.

More info here

"Roid: More Than Ever" - Roid MSK HA Solo Exhibit London May 31st 2012 Truman Brewery London

Roid MSK HA & Tizer ID in the Pit (R.I.P.)

"The Brothers"

Roid MSK HA Solo Exhibit 
London May 31st 2012 
Truman Brewery London
http://www.heavyartillerycrew.com
http://topsafelondon.com



'Haters' - Heavy Artillery Crew

Graffiti Exhibition 2009  The Kool Skool Video

Shucks One id Art Mini Exhibition "Foundation Rocks" @ Hive Bar Brixton South London Now!

JMJ R.I.P. 2004 by Shucks One id 

Paint & Markers on Denim

The Kool Skool is pleased to announce a mini Exhibition of a selection of the small paintings from Shucks One' ongoing Hip-Hop Consciousness Art Project "Foundation Rocks". For a limited time at Hive Bar  Brixton South London now on!

Tizer One Decoration on Hive Bar Brixton

Hive Bar
11-13 Brixton Station Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 8PA

"Foundation Rocks" at Hive Bar

The Kool Skool Foundation Rocks & UK Hip-Hop Legends Shouts "Foundation Rocks" Exhibition till the 8th of January 2012!!!

The Princess of The Posse" Mural by Shucks One @ The Dalston Superstore for the "Foundation Rocks" Exhibition till the 8th of January 2012!!!

http://foundationrocks.blogspot.com
http://shuck-el-vision.blogspot.com
'FOUNDATION ROCKS'
An Exhibition of Works from UK artist Shucks One
@ DALSTON SUPERSTORE,117 Kingsland High Street E8 2PB
Exhibition runs Wednesday 30th Nov 2011 -- 8th Jan 2012
Shucks One is an Artist, Radio DJ, Youth worker and journalist specialising in hip-hop music and culture.
With this exhibition he presents a unique visual collection celebrating the themes of consciousness, positive attributes and important figures in Classic UK and US Hip-hop culture, discussing its wider implications on modern culture.
http://thekoolskool.blogspot.com
http://www.mixcloud.com/shucks1theidiot

Beat by The No-Hopers



Shouts from UK Hip-Hop Legends for http://thekoolskool.blogspot.com

DJ Fingers (DJ/Producer/Author - Spats/The Sindecut)
Uncle B Nice/Lyric-el (MC/Beatbox/Musician/Youth Worker - The F9's)
Akala (MC/Musician/Activist)
Steam 156 (Graffiti Documentor/Artist www.aerosolplanet.com)
Juice 126 (Graffiti Artist - Iconaclast)
Dave Cash C (MC - Spats)
Rough (Graffiti Artist/Musician - VOP/Iconaclast)
Cadet (Graffiti Artist)
Sham (Graffiti Artist - HQ Store)
http://foundationrocks.blogspot.com 

‘FOUNDATION ROCKS’ An Exhibition of Works from SHUCKS ONE 30/11/11 - 8/1/12

‘FOUNDATION ROCKS’

An Exhibition of Works from Shucks One

In association with WAYout charity and the unveiling of a limited addition

Jonas Ranson wall paper.

PRIVATE VIEW, WED 30TH NOV, 6-10PM

DALSTON SUPERSTORE,117 Kingsland High Street E8 2PB

Exhibition runs Wednesday 30^th Nov – 8^th  Jan

Cookie Crew "Queens of the South" by Shucks One (Detail)

UK artist Shucks One Is an Artist, Radio DJ, Youth worker and journalist specialising in hip-hop music and culture.

With this exhibition he presents a unique visual collection celebrating the themes of consciousness, positive attributes and important figures in Classic UK and US Hip-hop culture, discussing its wider implications on modern culture.

"Little Daddy Street Sweeper"by Shucks One (Detail)

Through painting Shucks One has developed a way of expressing and contextualising the history of modern day street music and art. Using a variety of objects as canvasses, such as furniture, clothing, masks and found wood, Shucks One creates a sketchbook, a mix tape way of exhibiting work, going back to the core ethics of street music and art. Using bold colours, pattern reminiscent of tribal fabric prints and ancient symbols Shucks One discusses themes of cultural heritage.

 "Kool Gumby Fade" by Shucks One (Detail)

“The term ‘old school’ is often banded around without any real understanding of the underlying themes. With this series of works I intend to explore messages and concepts, not just from hip-hop, but human history as well. It is part history lesson, part hip hop project.”

 "Kool Moe Dee" Graffiti by Shucks One (Detail)

‘Foundation Rocks’ combines a series of portraits, illustrations and sculpture, capturing the original hip hop mantras of ‘peace, love, and unity; knowledge, wisdom and understanding’, presenting a challenge to the dominating themes of violence, negativity and corporatism which resonate throughout hip-hop today. The project is the artists’ search to rediscover these foundation principles by retracing the history of UK hip hop music and the individuals making it. It is an attempt to cement the originators of UK hip hop as icons for British music fans, who are often more familiar with the originators in the US.

"The Godfather" Jean Jacket by Shucks One (Detail)

The exhibition is a visual interpretation of interviews Shucks One conducted with hip hop pioneers of the 1980s, whose music influenced a whole generation of young men and women in the UK. The works addresses issues of history, identity and religion.

Shucks One will be donating a percentage of any sales made from the exhibition and will also be holding a raffle on the night of the private view to raise money for the charity WAYout.

http://www.wayoutarts.org

WAYout Charity provides arts and media training to disadvantaged and street youth in Sierra Leone. In 2010 it worked with over 600 young people who explored subjects as diverse as street life, HIV and teenage

pregnancy, using music, comedy, soap opera and documentary. Their films have reached audiences in excess of 35,000 people. Users now tell us they want a base. A place where they can write, rehearse,

learn, edit, shoot, show their work or just exchange ideas and support each other. The Hub/ arts centre is the natural next step and is what we are currently fundraising for.

Out of Stock: The Skateboard Exhibition 18th-28th August at Stolen Space Gallery

Out of Stock: The Skateboard Exhibition
Featuring Artwork by old and new members of the London Skateboard Scene

Come and Support
18th-28th August at Stolen Space Gallery
Dray Walk,
The Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom

Street Fonts Book Featuring Tizer One ID & MadC Exhibition Thurs 14/4/11 - 1/5/11

Street Fonts by MadC is a new book explorating Alphabets designed by International Graffiti Writers.
Featuring ID Crews Tizer One
It is Hardback and has 320 pages with over 400 illustrations RRP £19.99
ISBN 9780500515594


Mad C Exhibition Thurs 14/4/11 - 1/5/11
PURE EVIL / Charley Uzzell Edwards
Artist | Accidental Gallerist

Pure Evil Gallery,
108 Leonard st,
London EC2A 4XS
Gallery Hours:
10am - 6pm daily
T: 020 7729 2866
M: 07805 420 771
E: cue@sofuzzycrew.com


Rosy One's Alphabet
For an in depth interview with Rosy One by The Kool Skool's Shucks One check out Graphotism Issue 45

Bonzai ID Exhibit & London Black Book Launch 11/10/10 -bonzaione.com

http://bonzaione.com


London Black Book Launch full details here

Bill London Eastpak Gallery Carnaby St. from 1/10/10 (Graffiti Exhibition)

Graffiti artist Bill London is exhibiting a series of new "Natural Ingredients" Paintings at the Eastpak Gallery on Carnaby Street, London WC1 from October 1.


Bill London is part of the Represent Graffiti Crew who are the current European champions of Write 4 Gold an international graffiti competition.

Represent Graffiti Crew

The Architects Exhibition - Atom Rooms Sep 24th, 2010 - Oct 3rd, 2010

"Age Of Shiva" - Prime

The Architects Exhibition
Atom Rooms
Sep 24th, 2010 - Oct 3rd, 2010

AtomRooms presents THE ARCHITECTS , a show curated by Keith Hopewell (Part2ism) and featuring the works of Errol Donald (Pride), James Choules (SheOne), Mark Sinckler (Prime) and Matthew Bradford (Fuel), who emerged from the Original School of London Graffiti Writers.

Notting Hill
328 Portobello Road,
London , W10 5RU
Telephone: 07889 177 422

NYCHOS at PURE EVIL GALLERY SHOW LONDON (Graffiti Show)

Nychos is Scaaaaaarey!!!!

NYCHOS at PURE EVIL GALLERY

Pure Evil Gallery
108 Leonard St.
London EC2
Opening Night: Thursday 16 September 2010. Time: 6-9 pm
Exhibition runs until the 27 September 2010.

Whitecross Street Party, London EC1 - 24&25/7/10 FREE.

Whitecross Street Party, London EC1 - 24th - 25th July 2010. 12 - 6pm. FREE. Fun for ALL ages!! Exhibition closes on the 5th September.
More info here

Kool Skool Love! Super Punch

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Insa X Chris Ofili @ Tate Britain - Sunday 14/3/09

Poop Skooters!!! : )

Jet setting Graffiti Artist, and good friend of The Kool Skool Insa has been invited to pay homage to the style and significance of Ofili’s early work.

INSA at TATE Britain

As part of the “Bring the Noise’ events at Tate Britain, INSA was invited to produce a piece of work in response to Chris Ofili’s current retrospective exhibition. He produced two: a piece entitled “Only God and You Can Judge Me (Jumbo Edition)” and a pair of 10” platform high heels made from elephant dung, entitled “Anything goes when it comes to (s)hoes….”

‘Skullduggerous’ Group Show - Art For Bhopal

Art For Bhopal
DONATE ART. BUY ART.
Help the people of Bhopal who are still suffering the effects of the World's worst industrial disaster- the chemical gas leak of December 1984- and are now being slowly poisoned by the toxic waste that was never cleaned up... This is 'Bhopal's Second Disaster'.

The London ‘Skullduggerous’ group show at the PURE EVIL GALLERY, 4th-13th March. All sale proceeds go to The Bhopal Medical Appeal see www.bhopal.org


The Krah


Part2


Mark Boyce

"Dirty Laundry" Art Show

The Kool Skool's Shucks One will be displaying a new painting at an exiting mix of contemporary artists at the Dalston Super Store in East London. The show is called Dirty Laundry and the artists have been asked to intemperate the phrase into new works.

Shuck's piece is based on the Mohammed El Gharani and Omar Khadr, the two have been held without formal charges in Quantanamo Bay since 2001, and arrived as teenagers.

Mohammed El Gharani Guantanemo's youngest inmate

Mohammed was just 14 years old and Omar 15 when they arrived at Camp X-Ray, and are still being detained despite a US Federal Judge ordering the immediate release of Mohammed, and Judges in Canada are ordering that the government pressure the US government for his repatriation. The piece "Summer Camp X-Ray" is hoped by the artist to raise awareness about the two men's status and situation, and inspire debate.
More info can be found at:
http://www.amnesty.org.uk
http://www.reprieve.org.uk/casework_mohammedelgharani.htm
http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2008/04/24/guantanamos-forgotten-child

The event starts on Thursday the 4th and runs for weeks at:
Dalston Super Store
117 Kingsland High Street
London
E8 2PB

While creating the piece Shucks was mostly listening to:

DJ Soulstar's Podcast

Phil Most Chill's new B-Boy Breaks tape

Tony Touch Breaks mix found on the hiphop battlefield blog

DJ Klose One's Spring mix on the Ain't That Great blog