mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on Apr 21, 2007 17:31:59 GMT 1, Came across this guy by accident via a link from Nick Walker's Myspace page. Not sure why but really liked his Victoria Femme Fatale image, which he is using as the flyer / promo for his current show in Dublin. Amazingly other half also likes it!!! Cool so for once might even get permission for next purchase rather than having to beg for forgiveness as usual.
Would love to check out the show but work / funds have meant not possible this time around. Has anyone been to the show and if so any picture / thoughts.
I think next best thing is to get myself a print to keep me going until he has a show closer or funds are looking rosier.
P.S. He has a website, currently only one page from what I can see, www.willsaint.com/, but really like the way he went about publicizing International Day for Mine Awareness (4th April if you did not know). If I lived in Dublin I would be on a mission to find myself one of those green beauties.
Let hear your thoughts.
Came across this guy by accident via a link from Nick Walker's Myspace page. Not sure why but really liked his Victoria Femme Fatale image, which he is using as the flyer / promo for his current show in Dublin. Amazingly other half also likes it!!! Cool so for once might even get permission for next purchase rather than having to beg for forgiveness as usual. Would love to check out the show but work / funds have meant not possible this time around. Has anyone been to the show and if so any picture / thoughts. I think next best thing is to get myself a print to keep me going until he has a show closer or funds are looking rosier. P.S. He has a website, currently only one page from what I can see, www.willsaint.com/, but really like the way he went about publicizing International Day for Mine Awareness (4th April if you did not know). If I lived in Dublin I would be on a mission to find myself one of those green beauties. Let hear your thoughts. |
|
romanywg
Junior Member
Posts โข 4,093
Likes โข 36
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by romanywg on Apr 21, 2007 18:17:55 GMT 1, Was that print made when Posh found out about Rebecca Loos?
Like it a lot, but havn't showed the trouble and strife.
Was that print made when Posh found out about Rebecca Loos?
Like it a lot, but havn't showed the trouble and strife.
|
|
|
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by corblimeylimey on Apr 21, 2007 19:48:01 GMT 1, What about the Madonna In The Ghetto print? I'd like to see some larger images.
What about the Madonna In The Ghetto print? I'd like to see some larger images.
|
|
ร
gentรacardi
Junior Member
Posts โข 2,037
Likes โข 16
September 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by ร
gentรacardi on Apr 21, 2007 20:47:36 GMT 1, *Not gonna make any Spice Girls remarks again...Not gonna make any Spice Girls remarks again...*
*Not gonna make any Spice Girls remarks again...Not gonna make any Spice Girls remarks again...* |
|
robxxx7
New Member
Posts โข 145
Likes โข 15
March 2007
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by robxxx7 on Apr 21, 2007 21:18:58 GMT 1, i've dropped the guy an email asking about the prints, i quite like the 'Duty Free State ' one ... will let you know if i get a response back
i've dropped the guy an email asking about the prints, i quite like the 'Duty Free State ' one ... will let you know if i get a response back
|
|
romanywg
Junior Member
Posts โข 4,093
Likes โข 36
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by romanywg on Apr 21, 2007 21:31:31 GMT 1, He sent me some larger pics but can't seem to transfer them over. But here are the details.
'Victoria Femme Fatale' - Screenprint on 200gsm Italian Paper. 50 x 70cm Edition of 300 and is 100 Euros
'Duty Free State' - Giclee on 310gsm German Etching Paper. 420mm x 594mm Edition of 75 and is 200 Euros
'Madonna in the Ghetto' - Giclee on 310 German Etching Paper. 420mm x 594mm Edition of 75 and is 150 Euros
He sent me some larger pics but can't seem to transfer them over. But here are the details.
'Victoria Femme Fatale' - Screenprint on 200gsm Italian Paper. 50 x 70cm Edition of 300 and is 100 Euros
'Duty Free State' - Giclee on 310gsm German Etching Paper. 420mm x 594mm Edition of 75 and is 200 Euros
'Madonna in the Ghetto' - Giclee on 310 German Etching Paper. 420mm x 594mm Edition of 75 and is 150 Euros
|
|
|
|
Strange Al
Junior Member
Posts โข 1,289
Likes โข 59
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by Strange Al on Apr 22, 2007 11:29:25 GMT 1, Will St Leger is obviously a bit of a Banksy fan and his work looks pretty well executed (from what you can see on the website). I'd definitely be interested in seeing more of his stuff in closer detail.
The Landmine stunt sounds interesting. In the current climate he's lucky not to have been arrested. It could easily have resulted in similar outcome to Turner Broadcasting's recent ad campaign in the US. Though, I guess publicity is what he is courting. Certainly a worthwhile issue to campaign.
I think many will say his works look pretty generic and lack originality. He makes use of all of the classic stencil elements - guns, celebs, religious iconography, etc and I'm pretty sure we'll find that some of his other pieces will include gas masks, angels, flags and the royal family. Though, I actually don't mind that. This type of iconography is symbolic of society today and touches on issues which should be adressed.
I think that "Celebrity, Guns and Ammo" is the perfect title for a show in the weeks following the Virginia Tech shootings. Given Will's Landmine stunt, one would hope his show highlights the horror of our celebrity/gun culture. However, having only seen the Victoria Femme Fatale piece, I fear that his imagery may actually glorify both. I guess we'll see.
Finally, I know we say it all the time, but I just can't get over how prices have shifted in the last 6 months. Will may have been exhibiting for years - I have to admit that I know pretty much nothing about him. But he's certainly not an established name. 150-200 Euros for his Giclee prints seems pretty expensive to me. But I guess he knows what his buyers are willing to pay. Personally, if they were a little cheaper then I'd be tempted, but not at those prices.
Will St Leger is obviously a bit of a Banksy fan and his work looks pretty well executed (from what you can see on the website). I'd definitely be interested in seeing more of his stuff in closer detail.
The Landmine stunt sounds interesting. In the current climate he's lucky not to have been arrested. It could easily have resulted in similar outcome to Turner Broadcasting's recent ad campaign in the US. Though, I guess publicity is what he is courting. Certainly a worthwhile issue to campaign.
I think many will say his works look pretty generic and lack originality. He makes use of all of the classic stencil elements - guns, celebs, religious iconography, etc and I'm pretty sure we'll find that some of his other pieces will include gas masks, angels, flags and the royal family. Though, I actually don't mind that. This type of iconography is symbolic of society today and touches on issues which should be adressed.
I think that "Celebrity, Guns and Ammo" is the perfect title for a show in the weeks following the Virginia Tech shootings. Given Will's Landmine stunt, one would hope his show highlights the horror of our celebrity/gun culture. However, having only seen the Victoria Femme Fatale piece, I fear that his imagery may actually glorify both. I guess we'll see.
Finally, I know we say it all the time, but I just can't get over how prices have shifted in the last 6 months. Will may have been exhibiting for years - I have to admit that I know pretty much nothing about him. But he's certainly not an established name. 150-200 Euros for his Giclee prints seems pretty expensive to me. But I guess he knows what his buyers are willing to pay. Personally, if they were a little cheaper then I'd be tempted, but not at those prices.
|
|
romanywg
Junior Member
Posts โข 4,093
Likes โข 36
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by romanywg on Apr 22, 2007 12:28:58 GMT 1, Well I've just ordered the Victoria Femme Fatale. I'll let you know what the quality is like once I've received it. Strong image, love it.
Interestingly as a designer in the 90's he produced the six limited edition Beckโs bottles working alongside artists such as Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst.
Here is a link to another site showing a larger image of 'Madonna in the Ghetto'. Looks like a great line up for a stencil show in Texas!
www.juxtapoz.com/cal/us/calendar.php?mode=view&id=560
Well I've just ordered the Victoria Femme Fatale. I'll let you know what the quality is like once I've received it. Strong image, love it. Interestingly as a designer in the 90's he produced the six limited edition Beckโs bottles working alongside artists such as Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst. Here is a link to another site showing a larger image of 'Madonna in the Ghetto'. Looks like a great line up for a stencil show in Texas! www.juxtapoz.com/cal/us/calendar.php?mode=view&id=560 |
|
|
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by corblimeylimey on Apr 22, 2007 12:44:26 GMT 1, I like his work.
Here's a few pics from his myspace site www.myspace.com/willsaint
Weapons of Mass Recreation
Magic Tree Hugger
|
|
mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on Apr 22, 2007 13:14:03 GMT 1, Along the lines of last few posts, have a look on WWW.Woostercollective.com there is a post on 20th April by Will showing picture of publicity stunt he did for Land Mine Awareness day. Also Metro article on his myspace site. Top bloke!!!
Seems people are posting few more pictures from various website, but none from show. Anyone pretty girls, or for that matter guys, from Dublin fair city who have or could get down to show and get us few pictures? Think it end next week so may be a bit late to ask but no harm asking.
jjoschi44 hear you point about prices, but they are still at level which is within most peoples league even if it means a little saving or use of plastic. Prices also sometimes reflect local cost of living and exchange rates, from memory when I visited Dublin few years ago prices were not as reasonable as I was expecting. Need some good stuff to come out of America whilst pound nice and strong!!!
I think if you like image worth getting, although if thinking of it as an investment maybe a little more risky.
Photos of show please 
Along the lines of last few posts, have a look on WWW.Woostercollective.com there is a post on 20th April by Will showing picture of publicity stunt he did for Land Mine Awareness day. Also Metro article on his myspace site. Top bloke!!! Seems people are posting few more pictures from various website, but none from show. Anyone pretty girls, or for that matter guys, from Dublin fair city who have or could get down to show and get us few pictures? Think it end next week so may be a bit late to ask but no harm asking. jjoschi44 hear you point about prices, but they are still at level which is within most peoples league even if it means a little saving or use of plastic. Prices also sometimes reflect local cost of living and exchange rates, from memory when I visited Dublin few years ago prices were not as reasonable as I was expecting. Need some good stuff to come out of America whilst pound nice and strong!!! I think if you like image worth getting, although if thinking of it as an investment maybe a little more risky. Photos of show please |
|
Glitter G
New Member
Posts โข 246
Likes โข 82
December 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by Glitter G on Apr 22, 2007 14:30:52 GMT 1, I think the landmines stunt is great.
Here there is a review of last year's exhibition, and first: soundtracksforthem.blogspot.com/2006/02/art-review-whats-difference-between.html
I spend 10 minutes there, we'll executed pieces but supperficial and as jjoschi44 said lack of originality. I'll try to go to this one nad see what he is doing now and I'll post some pics. Usually there isn't much that I can ad to the forum.
Sorry about my grammar.
I think the landmines stunt is great. Here there is a review of last year's exhibition, and first: soundtracksforthem.blogspot.com/2006/02/art-review-whats-difference-between.htmlI spend 10 minutes there, we'll executed pieces but supperficial and as jjoschi44 said lack of originality. I'll try to go to this one nad see what he is doing now and I'll post some pics. Usually there isn't much that I can ad to the forum. Sorry about my grammar. |
|
mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on Apr 23, 2007 7:47:24 GMT 1, Would be great if you can Jose - pictures and thoughts on current show would be interesting.
Thanks for contributing
Would be great if you can Jose - pictures and thoughts on current show would be interesting.
Thanks for contributing
|
|
mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on Apr 28, 2007 7:58:42 GMT 1, Did anyone make it to the show and get some pictures?
Ever hopeful
Did anyone make it to the show and get some pictures?
Ever hopeful
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mammal2 on May 15, 2007 14:12:57 GMT 1, could not look at her mush everyday!
could not look at her mush everyday!
|
|
mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on May 16, 2007 7:12:39 GMT 1, What number did you get Romanywg - wondering how they are selling?
What number did you get Romanywg - wondering how they are selling?
|
|
romanywg
Junior Member
Posts โข 4,093
Likes โข 36
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by romanywg on May 16, 2007 8:47:20 GMT 1, I received number 10 but Will did say they were selling well but he still had some left.
This print is already on the wonderfully overpriced hipart gallery www.hipartgallery.com/artists/willstleger/index.asp for ยฃ195 and hasn't isn't even sold out! But the owner did say 'I won't raise the price once it does sell out' so nice to know there are really caring people in the world.
I received number 10 but Will did say they were selling well but he still had some left. This print is already on the wonderfully overpriced hipart gallery www.hipartgallery.com/artists/willstleger/index.asp for ยฃ195 and hasn't isn't even sold out! But the owner did say 'I won't raise the price once it does sell out' so nice to know there are really caring people in the world. |
|
rickyc
New Member
Posts โข 142
Likes โข 0
September 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by rickyc on May 16, 2007 9:31:48 GMT 1, I had an email overnight regarding availability
I mentioned to him that I want to order next week (what with pay day and all) and he came back saying that he doesn't think they will sell out for a while. Cost is โฌ100 plus โฌ5 p&h
Also, a second print, limited to 75, Khmer Rouge Rinse (hairdryer print above) has just been made into a Giclรฉe print. Cost is โฌ150 plus โฌ5 p&h.
He did also say, and I quote "At the moment I'm inundated with requests so it may take a week or so before I can send anything out." Suggesting that they are on their way to selling out.
I had an email overnight regarding availability
I mentioned to him that I want to order next week (what with pay day and all) and he came back saying that he doesn't think they will sell out for a while. Cost is โฌ100 plus โฌ5 p&h
Also, a second print, limited to 75, Khmer Rouge Rinse (hairdryer print above) has just been made into a Giclรฉe print. Cost is โฌ150 plus โฌ5 p&h.
He did also say, and I quote "At the moment I'm inundated with requests so it may take a week or so before I can send anything out." Suggesting that they are on their way to selling out.
|
|
sputnikeye
New Member
Posts โข 761
Likes โข 29
August 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by sputnikeye on May 16, 2007 16:34:54 GMT 1, just ordered my vff
just ordered my vff
|
|
Octopus UK
New Member
Posts โข 868
Likes โข 182
February 2007
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by Octopus UK on May 16, 2007 16:50:26 GMT 1, Also, a second print, limited to 75, Khmer Rouge Rinse (hairdryer print above) has just been made into a Giclรฉe print. Cost is โฌ150 plus โฌ5 p&h.
Does Will have a "shop" I can see the internet? I haven't signed up to (Murdoch's) MySapce so I can't see any images on the links given here.
Also, a second print, limited to 75, Khmer Rouge Rinse (hairdryer print above) has just been made into a Giclรฉe print. Cost is โฌ150 plus โฌ5 p&h. Does Will have a "shop" I can see the internet? I haven't signed up to (Murdoch's) MySapce so I can't see any images on the links given here. |
|
romanywg
Junior Member
Posts โข 4,093
Likes โข 36
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by romanywg on May 16, 2007 16:57:09 GMT 1, Just go on his page and email him www.willsaint.com/
Strange the giclee being more expensive than the screenprint!
Just go on his page and email him www.willsaint.com/Strange the giclee being more expensive than the screenprint! |
|
|
|
Strange Al
Junior Member
Posts โข 1,289
Likes โข 59
October 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by Strange Al on May 16, 2007 17:08:12 GMT 1, Roman -
Given people's preference for screenprints, the price of the Giclees is strange. I would like his "Duty Free State" image, but it's a giclee and can't justify the 200 Euros. I would definitely have bought a screenprint version at the same price as the VFF.
That said, Giclees can be much more expensive to produce than the screenprints. Hence, the profit margins for his screenprints and giclees are probably pretty similar.
Roman -
Given people's preference for screenprints, the price of the Giclees is strange. I would like his "Duty Free State" image, but it's a giclee and can't justify the 200 Euros. I would definitely have bought a screenprint version at the same price as the VFF.
That said, Giclees can be much more expensive to produce than the screenprints. Hence, the profit margins for his screenprints and giclees are probably pretty similar.
|
|
sputnikeye
New Member
Posts โข 761
Likes โข 29
August 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by sputnikeye on May 21, 2007 20:39:36 GMT 1, ;DJust got my VFF print through, it's class ;)there's something written on the back visible with UV pen.
;DJust got my VFF print through, it's class ;)there's something written on the back visible with UV pen.
|
|
mred
New Member
Posts โข 725
Likes โข 1
July 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by mred on May 22, 2007 6:55:58 GMT 1, Sputnikeye whats it say? Others who have not framed or can see back is it on other prints?
Sputnikeye whats it say? Others who have not framed or can see back is it on other prints?
|
|
sputnikeye
New Member
Posts โข 761
Likes โข 29
August 2006
|
Will St Leger - Ban Land Mines, by sputnikeye on May 22, 2007 8:57:43 GMT 1, The print has the words "I Love (heart symbol David) written in UV marker on
top right back of the print.
The print has the words "I Love (heart symbol David) written in UV marker on top right back of the print. |
|
