Vauxhall Motors presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation of the Blueprinting process
Design partnership Studio Glithero complete a series of ceramic products reinventing the classic “white on blue” Jasperware style for the Vauxhall Collective
London based duo Studio Glithero present a cutting edge collection of ceramics for the Vauxhall Collective. In a contemporary take of the Blueprint, chemically infused ceramic surfaces react to ultraviolet light capturing the ghostly impression of botanical specimens, including those of weeds taken from social housing projects across the UK, bringing the theme of Reinventing British Classics right up to date.
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Two legends of music and art are brought together in spectacular fashion for a once in a lifetime publication. Brian Wilson and Peter Blake collaborate on stunning new art edition.
The UK launch of the 12 new artworks is at the Paul Smith Mayfair store on 18th November 2009.
Exhibition runs from 19th November – 28th November 2009
That Lucky Old Sun is a book and print publication, inspired by the latest critically-acclaimed album by Brian Wilson. As Brian’s band prepares to tour the States, Sir Peter Blake unveils a series of new artworks created in consultation with Brian over the past year. Each of the artworks illustrates a different song and the complete collection – a tribute to Brian Wilson’s life and career – is published as 12 original silk screen prints (16×12 inch size).
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A new wave of Vauxhall Collective commissions are announced
Katie Paterson, Duncan Speakman, Seba Kurtis and Studio Glithero are this year’s brightest creative talent to be commissioned by Vauxhall Motors
Four of the most hotly anticipated artists, designers, theatre practitioners and photographers in the UK have been commissioned by the car company Vauxhall to create art works around the theme of re-inventing British classics. The result of the commissions is four stunningly imaginative and exciting works that throw open the concept of what is a British classic and highlight Vauxhall’s commitment to supporting style and design in the UK.
Chosen by a Style Council of industry experts and previous Vauxhall Collective members including Gideon Reeling and the photographer Gayle Chong Kwan this year’s members are the latest in an impressive line-up of up and coming artists that the initiative has supported, enabling them to take their work in new directions with complete artist freedom.
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