Urban Art Association

**Biggles, boxes, bling and bi-planes from AP**, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 15, 2008 14:05:08 GMT 1, Only me, just thought I'd pop a quick thread on the board as I haven't shown some of my latest pieces on here for a while . The good news is tho, the reason why I haven't posted is because I have been ludiscrously busy finishing off a couple of editions and commissions whilst working on a new large diptych (a bit more on that below .

Having had a lot of interest on the 'Biggles' front, and in discussion with one member on here, I completed an edition of 12 'Biggles in searchlights' on MDF with a couple of APs (which are now all gone). I also finished three special versions of this piece on some lovely gnarly wood, one of which was a commission which is below.

The AP'HQ' packaging elves surpassed themselves for this piece, creating a bespoke cardboard box, hand sprayed including a simple white stencil on the top... have a look and feel free to comment.







There is another version on a long piece of wood that is available to buy on my web site www.aprovocateur.co.uk (AP'HQ' page).

Some of you have probably seen my 'Lip service' piece, the green lipped canvas version, but for the last couple of months I have been sitting on an extra special 'bling' version. The texture created by spraying a light mist of gold over the pure black background, then adding the yellow lips before the black outline created a texture a bit like velvet.





Although I haven't shown (m)any people one is already sold , but there are still two available.

Another little escapade that kept me busy for a while was my first exhibition ('Free for wall 2' at the Brick Lane Gallery). Once I had confirmation they wanted me to show some of my work I decided to do my 'Royal flush' stencil, a very tongue in cheek vision of Prince Charles caught out at a fancy dress party (the idea proably stems from my complete lack of poker playing ability ;D). This is my largest piece to date measuring aprroximately 5 by 3 (that's feet).



This pic was taken when it was hanging in the gallery (cheers MJ). And to keep all you peeps intrigued, there may be a small canvas edition of this coming along in the very near future. There are other exciting things happening on the 'Royal flush' front but I couldn't possibly comment until certain things are finalised .

Annnd finally... to the future ;D. As well as all of that I am currently working on a large diptych on wood (or possibly canvas, haven't decided!) to continue the 'Biggles' story. To say I am excited about it would be an understatement ;D, but I am taking my time and doing a number of tests to get it looking as good as I possibly can. And to those people who have seen some of the tests so far, sorry it hasn't moved on as fast as I'd hoped, but bear with me please .

Below is one of the tests, it is on a huge piece of decaying wood (about 4 by 4 foot) and I had to respray it three times because it wasn't turning out how I wanted it! The title is 'Attack'.



Ahhh as usual, far too long and rambling! Well to everyone that made it down this far, cheers ;D. Mucho appreciated. All comments, ideas, advice, sly digs, abuse and arcane references welcomed.

I have just recently updated me little website www.aprovocateur.co.uk, so if the images above haven't put you off nip over to the sight and have a look at all the other stuff I've forgotten to mention.

AP

Only me, just thought I'd pop a quick thread on the board as I haven't shown some of my latest pieces on here for a while . The good news is tho, the reason why I haven't posted is because I have been ludiscrously busy finishing off a couple of editions and commissions whilst working on a new large diptych (a bit more on that below .

Having had a lot of interest on the 'Biggles' front, and in discussion with one member on here, I completed an edition of 12 'Biggles in searchlights' on MDF with a couple of APs (which are now all gone). I also finished three special versions of this piece on some lovely gnarly wood, one of which was a commission which is below.

The AP'HQ' packaging elves surpassed themselves for this piece, creating a bespoke cardboard box, hand sprayed including a simple white stencil on the top... have a look and feel free to comment.







There is another version on a long piece of wood that is available to buy on my web site www.aprovocateur.co.uk (AP'HQ' page).

Some of you have probably seen my 'Lip service' piece, the green lipped canvas version, but for the last couple of months I have been sitting on an extra special 'bling' version. The texture created by spraying a light mist of gold over the pure black background, then adding the yellow lips before the black outline created a texture a bit like velvet.





Although I haven't shown (m)any people one is already sold , but there are still two available.

Another little escapade that kept me busy for a while was my first exhibition ('Free for wall 2' at the Brick Lane Gallery). Once I had confirmation they wanted me to show some of my work I decided to do my 'Royal flush' stencil, a very tongue in cheek vision of Prince Charles caught out at a fancy dress party (the idea proably stems from my complete lack of poker playing ability ;D). This is my largest piece to date measuring aprroximately 5 by 3 (that's feet).



This pic was taken when it was hanging in the gallery (cheers MJ). And to keep all you peeps intrigued, there may be a small canvas edition of this coming along in the very near future. There are other exciting things happening on the 'Royal flush' front but I couldn't possibly comment until certain things are finalised .

Annnd finally... to the future ;D. As well as all of that I am currently working on a large diptych on wood (or possibly canvas, haven't decided!) to continue the 'Biggles' story. To say I am excited about it would be an understatement ;D, but I am taking my time and doing a number of tests to get it looking as good as I possibly can. And to those people who have seen some of the tests so far, sorry it hasn't moved on as fast as I'd hoped, but bear with me please .

Below is one of the tests, it is on a huge piece of decaying wood (about 4 by 4 foot) and I had to respray it three times because it wasn't turning out how I wanted it! The title is 'Attack'.



Ahhh as usual, far too long and rambling! Well to everyone that made it down this far, cheers ;D. Mucho appreciated. All comments, ideas, advice, sly digs, abuse and arcane references welcomed.

I have just recently updated me little website www.aprovocateur.co.uk, so if the images above haven't put you off nip over to the sight and have a look at all the other stuff I've forgotten to mention.

AP