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80’s Youth – Until Next Time..

 

 

 

Many thanks to all those who made it down to Agora Enterprise to see the final showing of our exhibition 80’s Youth : the best of times, the worst of times!  There are still a few prints available in our online shop which can be found here.  Perfect presents for Christmas!

We look forward to working together with with Agora Enterprise again in the future.  If you have any creative pop up exhibitions or sales in need of a home the please contact Agora.  They are a great pop up space right on Columbia Road.

e:  agoraenterpise160@gmail.com

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80s Youth Exhibition at Agora Enterprise

80s Youth is on the move this month to Agora Enterprise on Columbia Road.  So for those of you who missed out last time, there is another chance for you to check out our exhibition of re-imagined movie posters celebrating the best (and worst) of ‘80s cinema. Again we have 10 of London’s finest illustrators, who have created original works inspired by their childhood favourites, such as E.T., Ghostbusters and Stand by Me.  Expect an exhibition of nostalgia inspired by the magic of a decade when cinema changed the face of youth.  There will be Signed Limited Edition Prints available throughout the exhibition.

SHOW RUNS FROM 23RD – 26TH OCTOBER

Wed – Thu:  Midday – 6pm
Fri – Sat:  10am – 6pm
Sun:  9am – 5pm


Artists:
Rebecca Carey
Kate Copeland
Alec Doherty
Tony Johnson
Jean Julien
Annu Kilpelainen
Toby Leigh
Joe Melhuish
Edward Tuckwell
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Alec Doherty Rebecca Carey

Printer of Dreams is a professional photographic, illustration and fine art print studio. We produce large format Giclée prints for exhibitions, portfolios and also lovely pictures for you to hang at home. If you have any printing questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are happy to help you with all your printing needs.

Paul Thompson / 36 / London / Photographer

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Prints currently available online at www.theprinterofdreams.com

What is this? 

For the past 2 years I have been producing my “Moonlighting” project, a large-format film based exploration of landscapes and seascapes, that push the boundaries of night photography. The scenes are remarkable, powerful, painting-like photographs, which take hours hours to expose.  Often my images look like moon photography, or filmic scenes that have been put under tremendous post production and gradient filters. However, they are produced through natural phenomena and not created through photoshop. I often cannot even see my camera when I open the shutter, as it’s pitch black; it’s only after the 2 hour exposure that the outlines of the landscape and my kit become barely visible. Over the process of the long exposure, the clouds and tide change, sometimes dramatically, allowing me to document scenes which I cannot control and unfold uniquely over time. The process is, a respect for the artform of film photography, basing shots on instinct and fundamentally, the simple creation of unique pictures, unable to be repeated. The photographs are unlike what we are used to seeing when we envisage night photography.

Tell us a bit about your practice?

I’m a photographer who started out working in the advertising and design industry. I do, and have always shot my own personal projects that are nothing to do with the commercial side of my photography. Making pictures totally for my own satisfaction. One major reason why Moonlighting came about is because it is the polar opposite to the ‘day job’ that can involve up to 30 people either side of the camera and a massive amount of production and people involved. Covering every option possible. Moonlighting is just me, a 5×4 camera, a location and one maybe two sheet’s of film a night. It’s delightful.

How/When/Where do you do your work?

My work is very considered, set up, camera locked off and thought through. I don’t shoot hundreds of images and then try to choose one later. I shoot one set up and if I get it wrong, I get it wrong. My approach is very traditional. I feel as a photographer you’re always working, maybe not taking pictures but looking at things. I can’t read a Sunday supplement or watch a film without looking at the photography or the lighting. I work all over really as a lot of my work is location based, but I do have a studio in Shoreditch that I work from day to day.

Final words of advice…

Keep shooting and shoot what you want to shoot and not what you feel you should be shooting and hopefully other things will develop. Photography is one of the best jobs in the world (not that I’ve had any others to compare it with)

At the moment I am…

Reading… this

Listening to… my ipod. It lives on shuffle and has over 80gb worth of music. Who knows what will come on next

Watching… don’t really what so much tv tbh

Looking at… everything

We can find you at… 

website www.paulthompsonstudio.com

blog www.paulthompsonstudioblog.wordpress.com/

twitter @pthompsonstudio

facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/paulthompsonstudio/117647168278216

Rob Flowers / 32 / London / Illustrator etc

Rob Flowers x Printer of Dreams presents ‘Tales of the Crystal Wood’.  For the next two weeks, Rob Flowers will be taking over the Printer of Dreams shop window with his wizard worlds.  The window exhibition will be running for two weeks.  For the duration there will be three signed Limited Edition Rob Flowers x Printer of Dreams Giclée prints available in our online shop here.

 Rob Flowers’ illustrations don’t just evoke the nostalgia of a childhood spent amidst the dayglo of a 1980s saturday morning cartoon marathon, they explode in techni-colour glory. They are the collision of a kaleidoscope of kitsch kids cultural influences. From the fast-food advertising of happy meals, to Garbage Pail kids via your favourite forgotten 70s cartoon.

Drawing on a bold palette of crayon-bright colours and an array of fantastic characters, ‘Tales of the Crystal Wood’ continues Rob’s exploration of folklore and mythology.

His humorous, eye-catching work has won Rob many admirers, working for the likes of The British Museum, Nike, Creative Review, MTV and Anorak Magazine.

Rob’s work may look like a wonderful walk on the wild side, look a little closer and you’ll often find beyond the whimsical imagery far darker elements at play.  Get hold of these Limited Edition prints in our online shop or pop by for a gander in the shop window.

What is this? 

The three illustrations are from a series called ‘Tales of the Crystal Wood’. They’re titled ‘Wrath of the Conjuror’, ‘Shamen’s Brew’ & ‘A Thief in the Mushroom Kingdom’ (produced in a Printer of Dreams exclusive colourway)

What do you do when you’re procrastinating?

Spend money I don’t have on eBay or visiting http://vintagetoyarchive.tumblr.com/

How/When/Where do you do your work?

I’ve got a studio in Dalston which I spend pretty much every day at. I usually start the day at about 11ish (after I’ve eaten my porridge & listened to Women’s hour) & draw until I’ve had enough, whilst taking regular eBay breaks

How do you earn the rent? 

Freelance illustration mostly.

In five years time you would like to be…

25

In five years time you will be…

37

Final words of advice…

Belt or braces, never both.

At the moment I am…

Reading… Prison Pit Book 4 by Johnny Ryan, it’s ace.

Listening to… Radio 4, I don’t listen to music.

Watching… Inside No.9 or The 5000 Fingers of Dr.T (again)

Looking at… the awesome work of Tadanori Yokoo & the Stenberg brothers

We can find you at…  

hello@robflowers.co.uk

www.robflowers.co.uk

twitter/instagram – @hellorobflowers

Sarah Milton / 25 / London / Surface Pattern Designer & Printmaker  

 

Sarah Milton x Printer of Dreams presents ‘Helvetica Folded’. Over the next fortnight, surface pattern designer, Sarah Milton will be taking over the Printer of Dreams window display with her unique take on typography. The window exhibition will run for two weeks, with all three of her signed Limited Edition Sarah Milton x Printer of Dreams Giclée prints available in our online shop here.

Sarah Milton specializes in striking geometric prints that both beguile and confuse viewers, as they attempt discern what is so familiar about the strange shapes they are staring at. Currently based in East London, Sarah Milton’s typographic wallpapers and artist Print’s have won her plaudits around the globe, from York to New York. Her unique style is the result of an almost obsessive fascination with the process of abstracting and distorting typography.

Beginning with only a chosen font, Sarah prints particular characters onto small squares and then methodically begins an unplanned journey of distortion via a series of origami folds, until she has created and carefully composed an entirely alien pattern. The result here is a bold and rhythmic collection that playfully questions the viewer to trace what is legible and what is not?

Here is what she had to say to us …

What is this?
A collection of abstract, typographic prints. These prints are all constructed out of Helvetica and made up of either letterforms, numerals or characters. I use origami folds to distort the type and sequence the new forms back together. It’s a lovely way to work as I never know what the final piece is going to look like, the folds determine almost everything.

What do you do when you’re procrastinating?
Watch Films and TV. I have an unhealthy addiction to TV series, once I’ve started one I have to finish it. The most disappointed I have ever been is when I got to the end of Lost and realised my loyalty was never going to be rewarded.

How/When/Where do you do your work?
I work from my home in Haggerston, London. I’ll either be folding up hundreds of pieces of paper, scanning them in, or playing with the results in Photoshop.

How do you earn the rent?
I’m a freelance book keeper! I have a knack for maths and love organising things so being a book keeper suits me really well. At the moment I keep books for Donna Wilson and Bompas & Parr.

In five years time you would like to be…
Queen of England.

In five years time you will be…
Sarah Milton.

Final words of advice…
Don’t waste your time worrying about whether or not you fit in.

At the moment I am…
Reading… Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism and the Future
Listening to… Kaytranda
Watching… Everything
Looking at… WGSN and booooooom religiously.

We can find you at…
sarah@sarah-milton.com
www.sarah-milton.com
@SarahMilton_

Janne Iivonen / 30 / Brighton / Illustrator

 

Janne Iivonen x Printer of Dreams presents “Jam Session”. Over the next fortnight, Finnish illustrator, Janne Iivonen will be taking over Printer of Dreams window display with his exclusive series, creating his own inimitable vision of an unusual musical jam. The series of four exclusive signed limited edition Giclée prints will be available in the shop and online atwww.theprinterofdreams.com.

Born in Helsinki, but now based in Brighton, Janne’s bold style, intriguing palette and knack for characterisation has quickly won him fans around the world. As backed up by recent work for The Times, Bloomberg Businessweek and The International New York Times. His latest series highlights Janne’s ability to turn his daily observations into a cast of the weird and wonderful characters, bringing an often skewed and light-hearted world to life.

“Jam Session” has been exclusively created for the Printer of Dreams and comprises of four individual prints, each exploring a different musical genre; Ska, Funk, Grunge and Rockabilly. Janne says; “when displayed as a group one can imagine them performing together in a strange musical jam session.”

What is this? 

Four prints depicting a bunch of wacky musicians jamming together in vivid colours. Each piece was inspired by the music I was listening to while I was drawing them. I’ve always been interested in the visual side of the music performance and how music, style and attitude are often intertwined.

What do you do when you’re procrastinating?

Wasting hours on end on Pinterest and going for long walks at the beach

How/When/Where do you do your work?

I work from my home studio in Hove. I don’t stick to the usual 9-5 working hours but often find myself working over the weekends too. Yerba mate, peanut butter sarnies and decent music (mostly from BBC Radio 6 or Radio Helsinki) keeps me going.

How do you earn the rent? 

I’m a full time freelance illustrator, doing mainly editorial work.

In five years time you would like to be…

Half cyborg drawing machine (no more RSI!)

In five years time you will be…

older and wiser

Final words of advice…

There’s no such thing as natural talent; only hard work: practice often, take criticism and try to enjoy what you do.

At the moment I am…

Reading…

The Catcher in the Rye, The Circle by Dave Eggers and assorted quality magazines.

Listening to…

Jaakko Eino Kalevi and Ebo Taylor

Watching…

Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom (Riget) tv-series and mubi

Looking at… 

the pretty pictures on my inspiration wall

We can find you at…

info@janneiivonen.net

http://janneiivonen.net
https://twitter.com/JanneIivonen

http://janneiivonen.tumblr.com/

Edward Tuckwell / 25 / Illustration, Poster Art & Design

Eddy’s re-imagining of cult classic’s are a treat. They’re damn cool, if the guys at Mad Men were coming up with the perfect poster for their next Lucky Strike campaign, this guy would be at the top of their wish-list. Like you’re favourite hard-boiled detective novel, his work comes liberally doused with hard drinking men, rouge lips and dead bodies. His bold lines, crisp colours and noir shadows create all the tension of your favourite thriller. This guy is good… so good I have his work hanging in my bedroom. But don’t take our word for it, take a look at his latest project and check out what he’s got to say afterwards…

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What is this? 

A new series of work specifically designed for silkscreen printing. Recently I’ve been focusing more on the process of designing for print, rather than trying to digitally mimic the results of a screen-printed image. This work has been produced in conjunction with two galleries, one here in the UK, and the other in the US specializing in pop-up exhibitions in some amazing venues.

What do you do when you’re procrastinating?

My latest phase has been searching the web for rare records, just to find things I really want but cant afford.. You tube is far too easy to get lost in too.

How/When/Where do you do your work?

Commercially, using cs6 on the computer.  I try to stick to 9-5 weekdays but usually end up working into the evening and beyond, hence me writing these answers out in the early hours of the morning!  I work from home, but I can be anywhere that is relatively quiet and has a steady internet connection.

How do you earn the rent? 

From freelancing and selling prints online from my shop (insert cheap plug web-link here!). Im thinking of halving the freelance game for some design orientated job tho, I want to learn more about the world of publication design and high end graphics.

In five years time you would like to be…

Still working in the industry full-time, as long as i’m making art or designing i’ll be happy.

In five years time you will be…

I have no idea, thats the most exciting thing.

Final words of advice…

Take advice with a pinch of salt, others experiences may not apply or work for you. Aim for a “Just Do It” mentality.

At the moment I am…

Falling asleep…zzz….zz..z

Reading…

5 is the Perfect Number, by Igort

Listening to…

Amok, by Atoms for Peace / Overgrown, by James Blake

Watching…

Parks and Recreation / Archer / House of Cards

Looking at… 

http://www.arcademi.com/ ~ these guys are dope

We can find you at…  

www.edwardtuckwell.com

ed@edwardtuckwell.com

Rebecca Rose Carey / 26 / London / Set designer & Illustrator, Art Writer.

 Rebecca Carey creates some fine looking illustrations and also Burger Seats, my personal fav new re-imagining of the pouffe or humble bean bag.  

 

 Yes, thats right, you sit on it.

 

 There she is!  And here is what she had to say about food, annoying the boyfriend, hair extensions and also a bit of art speak.

 What is this? 

United Plates of America is a set of prints designed especially for the Amwell Print Fair. It’s inspired by classic regional US cuisine and retro American graphic design. It’s a kind of precursor to a project I’m planning this year – the American Typefeast, which will be a sequel to my original Japanese Typefeast which sells in various shops around London.

What do you do when you’re procrastinating?

Nail art… and I cook and bake a lot. Sometimes I spend hours in the kitchen when I know I should be doing work! I’m a bit of a foodie as you can probably tell… Surprisingly, I’m not fat.

How/When/Where do you do your work?

Mostly at home, unless I’m assisting or working on a shoot, then it’ll be at someone else’s studio. I’m hoping to find a live-in studio this year. I always listen to music and love working outside in the garden in summer. I work around the clock, my boyfriend sometimes gets annoyed by it! I love my work though so it doesn’t always feel like work.

How do you earn the rent? 

Freelancing and doing hair extensions. I have a little side business. Most people can’t get their head around it (no put intended there!) they think it’s bizarre and that I must be some sort of bimbo.

In five years time you would like to be…

Living in a hot country, working as a fully-fledged freelancer or possibly an art director. I really want to work for myself and run my own business.

In five years time you will be…

Hopefully thinking back to this interview and smiling smugly to myself whilst sipping a Pina Colada.

Final words of advice…

Find your passion and master it. Do something that makes you happy day-to-day. Life is too short… And if you work hard money and success will follow naturally.

At the moment I am…

Reading… Donnie Brasco. I love all those mafia films and books.

Listening to… We’ve just got a record player and have bought a few Kerri Chandler records and a lovely Bill Withers LP, everything sounds better on vinyl!

Watching… Re-runs of Friends to help the winter pass by cosily.

Looking at… Flights… Oh and also the current Martin Parr and Tony Ray-Jones exhibition. I recently wrote an article about it for Kolekto magazine.

We can find you at…  

rebecca.rose.carey@gmail.com / rebeccacareyportfolio.co.uk

Rebecca’s prints are currently available in our online shop.  Snap ‘em up whilst you can.