We are pleased to anounce the addition of a new member to the Soupa Creative Network: Sheradon Dublin. Check out his stunning photography on his Soupa page and his portfolio site.
Artists have always used the art of bartering as an alternative to cold, hard cash (Picasso for one, would exchange sketches for meals at the infamous Chelsea Hotel in New York) so if you’re short on cash but long on time then you’ll want to get involved with ArtBarter.
Organised by curators Lauren Jones and Alix Janta, the public will be given chance to offer their skills or special talent in exchange for a piece of art. And it’s not just any art….
…taking place at The Rag Factory in east London where artists Tracey Emin and Gary Hume used to have their studios, you’ll be able to barter for works by Tracey Emin, Gary Hume and Abigail Lane to name but a few – but you won’t know whose work it is until the very end!
The event is open from 26-29 November and curator Lauren Jones says
“We want to make art available to a more diverse crowd, not just people
with disposable income. ArtBarter is the perfect setting to make this happen,
whilst also providing a fun way to get people involved with the arts.”
So, what are you waiting for? Polish up your skills and get down there!
See www.artbarterlondon.co.uk for more info
Click here to vote for Carols Garde-Martin’s new Threadless design POPsicle.
Thanks Harriet for designing the new banner for Soupa! Looks very lovely, don’t you think!
No need to be cross ’cause the summer has gone. It’s time to get cosy and crafty. But that doesn’t have to mean dull and it’s not just for girls either!
Check out www.stitchupdesigns.co.uk for tapestry kits with style – choose from pop cultural trends such as skulls, union jacks and graffiti and unleash your inner craft punk!
The kits are stocked in Liberty, John Lewis (Oxford Street), Rockett St George, Miso Funky, through www.stitchupdesigns.co.uk and www.stitchupdesigns.etsy.com so whilst you might not be able to teach your granny to suck eggs, you can definitely kick her ass at tapestry.
If you love Lazy Oaf, you’ll love this. If you haven’t heard of Lazy Oaf – shame on you! Purveyors of the most fun tees and jewellery, Lazy Oaf is inviting you to get a slice of the action with their Jewellery Competition. Hip, hip Hooray!
The competition is part of Loud Tate and it’s an opportunity for the winning designers to see their work immortalised in perspex perfection!
Sound good? Well, according to the Lazy Oaf site, here’s the rules:
1. The design must either be for a brooch OR pendant to be made from perspex
2. Designs must be one colour of your choice only.
3. The design cannot include any layers or patterning however you can include additional add-on’s such as gems, googly eyes etc (see examples).
‘4. Please email a clear image of your design entry as a low-res jpeg to info@lazyoaf.com with the title ‘My Jewellery Design’ by Friday 30th October.
5. CHANGE: Originally the competition followed the theme of Re-Evolution but they have decided that it might be a little too specific so they are leaving you with the creative leeway to design whatever takes your fancy.
Designers Hint: To get inspiration for ideas try looking at the silhouettes of your favourite objects, animals, foods etc.
They will turn the winning design into 50 Limited Edition pieces that will be sold under YOUR name on their site and in their Kingly Court Shop. The winner will get to go along to their studio and have their photo taken wearing their design and will get to take home 5 of their winning designs to keep and share with whoever is worthy enough. So if this sounds like your dream come true then get researching, doodling and designing and send them as many ideas as you like.
And remember: Originality is key so if you’ve seen it before they don’t want to see it again! To find out more email Lazy Oaf at info@lazyoaf.com.
So, with that in mind – get busy now and your design could be plastic fantastic!
This is a Christmas appeal on behalf of Soupa member and journalist Clare Kelly. She does not need your money.
What she does need is this:
Clare is writing a homemade gift guide for a festive issue of Kalimocho (a funky site aimed at women in their 20s and run by iVillage) and would love your input. If you make gifts to sell or know someone who does, then please get in touch with her at: clare@clarecatherinekelly.co.uk
Regrettably, she only has space for 10 products but will reply to all emails. If your work is chosen, you’ll need to send a non-returnable sample and pricing details and it could be a great way to promote yourself.
For the girl about town
In the words of Skunk Anansie, illustrator Luke Waller’s work is well…political. And it seems he’s got a lot to get off his chest which is why we’re delighted to see the fruits of his frustrations – manifested into beautiful illustrations.
His latest pieces, Battle Scarred and Toxic tackle two of the most prominent issues today – war and global warming and whilst, as Luke says: ‘they are not intended to scare’, the themes will surely provoke a reaction.
On a lighter note, Luke has also tackled a beast – namely the king of the jungle with his work entitled Liondry. And talking of kings, he’s also recently produced Comedic Kings which celebrates his love of comedy.
See Luke’s page to view all his work in its glory.
