Urban Art Association

Ugh this sounds so cool, I echo topboy's sentiment, if anyone going has a spare drawing left over or wouldn't mind getting me one (happy for it to be addressed to me to prevent resale) I'd be happy to pay postage and the cost of the ticket!!

I'm in LA, and am always so envious of these events lol

Great talk. They are uploading it onto youtube for all those that couldnt make it.
Stik kindly signed my poster that comes along with the book, and also drew a sketch for me on the front page of his red STIK book. Anyone have any advice on whether to take the page out of the book to preserve or leave it in? I was thinking of having it framed properly. He's actually a genuinely nice guy. It makes you appreciate his art even more.

I'm going to aptly call this piece "Corner Shop" - (because apparently now I think I can title other people's work) will make sense when the talk is uploaded  


Sheila Chandra and Stik both signed the book being promoted - for any up and coming artists, it sounds like a great read: Organizing for creative people, by Sheila Chandra.

Side note - I can't remember if he mentioned it in his intro or later in the evening - but he did hint at taking a break.

 It's not really a surprise given the topic of the book/talk though, is it?

I've not read it but apparently topcis cover - "counter-intuitive creativity tips, creative well-being, including artist support systems, career well-being" etc.
Career breaks are all the rage, even if you're an artist.  

I had a ticket to go but got stuck at work...  probably would have benefitted from the advice given tonight.

Another topic jumped out at me actually - "how to manage copyright issues and legal paperwork".  
On Stik's East Dulwich "residence" 5 years ago, when having a quick chat to him we talked about an ad Nokia (?) was playing using a photo of his studio door... and he wasn't happy.  He didn't seem sure what he could/should do - it's public art after all, but why should a corporation profit off it?  I had no answer, but perhaps Sheila Chandra did.

I have very fond memories of that day.  Ingrid who ran it was a delight.  She unfortunately passed away earlier this year.  I only met her once but she had such warmth and passion for all types of art.  She invited everyone on the walking tour into her home to display Stik's work in her backyard.  Then offered everyone tea.  

Stik's body of work may be simple, but there's a complex, genuine character behind it.  And that's what I see when I look at every one of his pieces.  Walk past him on the street and you may not look twice, but spend a moment with him and you'll get it.

I enjoyed the talk / Q&A, I'm not a creative myself but my other half is and so I bought a copy of the book for her, seemed very straight forward, practical advise.

I did keep getting distracted by the fact that Stik kept reminding me of a young Michael Stipe of REM. Weird...

Did anyone find the link to the talk?

Yes new it has passed, am looking for a link to listen to it as i beleive someone knew where it had been uploaded

jealous, I was on honeymoon and have just seen this, would have loved to get a wee sketch by STIK

oh I don't regret being away, just regret the timing of the event - wouldn't trade the honeymoon for a Banksy original

I just realised I never paid for the book

I know,
I m sorry.
They said take a book and pay when you leave.
Bumped into few forum members and forgot to pay

Hi everyone, need a little advice or if someone can help me out who knows Stik or any of his connections?

I went to the book launch, which was really good by the way. But the main reason I went was to meet Stik and also hopefully his book with poster to also get signed. Unfortunately Foyes had completely sold out of books that evening and I was unable to purchase it and get it signed by him while he was there.

I have now purchase the book and yellow poster online, but really wanted to get it framed once I have got signed by Stik.

Does anyone know of anyway I can do this?

Any advice was be grateful, otherwise the poster sits in my folder for the rest of it's life

He means the red stik book, not the one the signing was for.