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Artist Profile - PoSh oNe, by EdgeArt on May 21, 2008 16:23:12 GMT 1, PoSh oNe

PoSh oNe is a Birmingham based artist living and working in Moseley. Using spray paints, acrylics and pens, he expresses himself on traditional boxed canvases but also works on hardboard, mirror and glass. He customizes skateboards, snowboards, lamp shades, trainers, vases and even mopeds so his artwork can be seen on the move!

PoSh oNe has also performed 'live' at various events throughout the UK. Utilizing canvases, windows, walls and even vehicles in front of packed audiences at some of the liveliest club nights and events around the UK.

"I like to observe my surroundings and use what I see as the main inspiration for my work. From nature, to people, to music, it's all relative to me and i try to interpret that in my work.” 'Characters are definitely a major part of PoSh oNe, in both his work and his life.

“Another major influence of mine is Futura, one of the earliest graffiti writers in America. He's the daddy at what he does so I suppose my characters can be seen as his little brothers and sisters, each one individual but all part of the same family. I paint and draw because I love it. I don't try and fit into any crowd or describe myself as a graffiti artist; I just put what's in my head down onto canvas."

This unique and distinctive style has earned him commissions from both major corporations and independent companies such as Virgin, Smirnoff Vodka, Corona, Urban Outfitters, Sound Control, Size? and Massive Records.

You can see some of PoSh oNe's fantastic (and huge!) work here: www.edgeart.co.uk/department/posh/

PoSh oNe

PoSh oNe is a Birmingham based artist living and working in Moseley. Using spray paints, acrylics and pens, he expresses himself on traditional boxed canvases but also works on hardboard, mirror and glass. He customizes skateboards, snowboards, lamp shades, trainers, vases and even mopeds so his artwork can be seen on the move!

PoSh oNe has also performed 'live' at various events throughout the UK. Utilizing canvases, windows, walls and even vehicles in front of packed audiences at some of the liveliest club nights and events around the UK.

"I like to observe my surroundings and use what I see as the main inspiration for my work. From nature, to people, to music, it's all relative to me and i try to interpret that in my work.” 'Characters are definitely a major part of PoSh oNe, in both his work and his life.

“Another major influence of mine is Futura, one of the earliest graffiti writers in America. He's the daddy at what he does so I suppose my characters can be seen as his little brothers and sisters, each one individual but all part of the same family. I paint and draw because I love it. I don't try and fit into any crowd or describe myself as a graffiti artist; I just put what's in my head down onto canvas."

This unique and distinctive style has earned him commissions from both major corporations and independent companies such as Virgin, Smirnoff Vodka, Corona, Urban Outfitters, Sound Control, Size? and Massive Records.

You can see some of PoSh oNe's fantastic (and huge!) work here: www.edgeart.co.uk/department/posh/