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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Daniel Silk on Sept 30, 2010 17:03:46 GMT 1, www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=258
'Blind By Stardom' By Word To Mother 08.10.10 - 24.10.10 ‘Blind By Stardom’ opening at the StolenSpace Gallery on the 7th October will showcase new works by artist Word To Mother. This much anticipated solo show, his fourth at StolenSpace, will feature paintings in mixed media on wood, canvas, found objects and installation pieces. This show will also see the release of a limited edition hand pulled screen print by the artist. (details of which to be revealed at a later date)
Word To Mother's new body of work invites the viewer to look past the exterior or what is immediately apparent and question what is behind. Referencing popular childhood characters he asks the viewer to question the agenda of media that is subjected to us, involuntarily sculpting our values and opinions. ‘Blind by Stardom’ is a comment on society being conditioned to worship fame and celebrity status as a way to keep the masses occupied so to keep them from questioning anything. Distractions in the form of everything from fluffy rendered characters to synthesised pop songs and reality television are used as a front to conceal a more sinister agenda. Nothing is as it seems, taking a cynical view of visual language we are confronted with everyday, nothing is literal anymore.
www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=258'Blind By Stardom' By Word To Mother 08.10.10 - 24.10.10 ‘Blind By Stardom’ opening at the StolenSpace Gallery on the 7th October will showcase new works by artist Word To Mother. This much anticipated solo show, his fourth at StolenSpace, will feature paintings in mixed media on wood, canvas, found objects and installation pieces. This show will also see the release of a limited edition hand pulled screen print by the artist. (details of which to be revealed at a later date) Word To Mother's new body of work invites the viewer to look past the exterior or what is immediately apparent and question what is behind. Referencing popular childhood characters he asks the viewer to question the agenda of media that is subjected to us, involuntarily sculpting our values and opinions. ‘Blind by Stardom’ is a comment on society being conditioned to worship fame and celebrity status as a way to keep the masses occupied so to keep them from questioning anything. Distractions in the form of everything from fluffy rendered characters to synthesised pop songs and reality television are used as a front to conceal a more sinister agenda. Nothing is as it seems, taking a cynical view of visual language we are confronted with everyday, nothing is literal anymore.
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Daniel Silk on Sept 30, 2010 17:08:57 GMT 1, A Few different Word To Mother prints up on StolenSpace from previous shows - www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=115
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Martin DK
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Martin DK on Sept 30, 2010 17:10:32 GMT 1, Will be an amazing show, been waiting for this for ages. Some one - please take photos!
Will be an amazing show, been waiting for this for ages. Some one - please take photos!
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by jakek on Oct 5, 2010 22:33:13 GMT 1, there's a great video of wtm in his studio just before the show opens...
viktorvautier.blogspot.com/
although the out of focus sections have given me a bit of a headache!
i find it really interesting seeing artists at work. and i think it must be great to have a video of a piece you own being painted - it must give you a deeper understanding of the piece.
i've got a few pics of a herakut canvas i own and having seen those it makes me look at it differently and i guess whoever is lucky enough to get this piece will feel the same about it.
there's a great video of wtm in his studio just before the show opens... viktorvautier.blogspot.com/although the out of focus sections have given me a bit of a headache! i find it really interesting seeing artists at work. and i think it must be great to have a video of a piece you own being painted - it must give you a deeper understanding of the piece. i've got a few pics of a herakut canvas i own and having seen those it makes me look at it differently and i guess whoever is lucky enough to get this piece will feel the same about it.
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Daniel Silk on Oct 5, 2010 22:38:49 GMT 1, 'Blind by Stardom' a film by Viktor Vauthier.
'Blind by Stardom' a film by Viktor Vauthier.
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Martin DK on Oct 5, 2010 23:06:04 GMT 1, Brilliant video, very nice works of art!!
Brilliant video, very nice works of art!!
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by jakek on Oct 6, 2010 8:46:41 GMT 1, www.juxtapoz.com/Features/word-to-mother-on-blind-by-stardom-exclusive-interview-x-preview
We catch up with English artist Word to Mother (Juxtapoz #99) to see his newest works, how his scavenging has been coming along, his interpretation on fame and celebrity, as well as advice he has for emerging artists. “Look past what is seen on the surface and look beneath what is initially apparent…”
Chris Osburn: Blind by Stardom will be your fourth solo show at StolenSpace in East London. How will it differ from previous exhibitions of your work? Word to Mother: I hope the work is a progression in style, content and technique. In my past three shows, I have wanted to go bigger and bigger each time, in terms of amount of work and installations. With this show, I wanted to get back to basics and really concentrate on producing a succinct body of work with a definite theme.
The works in your new show will feature paintings in mixed media on wood, canvas, found objects and installation pieces. How do you source the found objects? Do you purposely go out looking for specific things or just try to keep an eye out while going about your daily routine? When you find an object to use in your art, do you normally have an idea in mind for it from the start? When I was living by the sea I would walk along the beach and find good shit all the time. Now I live in the city, the things I find are different and a lot harder to come by. You do just have to keep your eye out … I've got a couple of rag and bone men that look out for stuff for me too. Big up Mic.
Wanna tell us about the limited edition hand pulled screen print that will be available after the opening of the show? I think its gonna be a limited edition 'zine with a screen printed cover ... I'm still working on it.
What's with the "Blind by Stardom" title? What are you hoping people get out of viewing your exhibition? “Blind By Stardom” is a comment on the superficiality of society and how fame and celebrity status are the main objectives of today's youth. With the works in the show, I am encouraging the viewer to look past what is seen on the surface and look beneath what is initially apparent.
How did you get your start in the art world? How's it going? And do you have any tips for young artists? StolenSpace were the people that gave me my first opportunity to show artwork in a gallery. They continue to believe in what I do and that's why I still work so closely with them.
. As far as tips for young artists I really have no idea ... I suppose keep working on shit you believe in and be nice!
Any good stuff lined up for the rest of 2010 or next year that you'd like to share with us? I'm going to try and learn how to tattoo, I'm going to work on a book with my good friend Viktor Vauthier and hopefully start planning a big LA show for either late next year but more likely 2012.
www.juxtapoz.com/Features/word-to-mother-on-blind-by-stardom-exclusive-interview-x-previewWe catch up with English artist Word to Mother (Juxtapoz #99) to see his newest works, how his scavenging has been coming along, his interpretation on fame and celebrity, as well as advice he has for emerging artists. “Look past what is seen on the surface and look beneath what is initially apparent…” Chris Osburn: Blind by Stardom will be your fourth solo show at StolenSpace in East London. How will it differ from previous exhibitions of your work? Word to Mother: I hope the work is a progression in style, content and technique. In my past three shows, I have wanted to go bigger and bigger each time, in terms of amount of work and installations. With this show, I wanted to get back to basics and really concentrate on producing a succinct body of work with a definite theme. The works in your new show will feature paintings in mixed media on wood, canvas, found objects and installation pieces. How do you source the found objects? Do you purposely go out looking for specific things or just try to keep an eye out while going about your daily routine? When you find an object to use in your art, do you normally have an idea in mind for it from the start? When I was living by the sea I would walk along the beach and find good shit all the time. Now I live in the city, the things I find are different and a lot harder to come by. You do just have to keep your eye out … I've got a couple of rag and bone men that look out for stuff for me too. Big up Mic. Wanna tell us about the limited edition hand pulled screen print that will be available after the opening of the show? I think its gonna be a limited edition 'zine with a screen printed cover ... I'm still working on it. What's with the "Blind by Stardom" title? What are you hoping people get out of viewing your exhibition? “Blind By Stardom” is a comment on the superficiality of society and how fame and celebrity status are the main objectives of today's youth. With the works in the show, I am encouraging the viewer to look past what is seen on the surface and look beneath what is initially apparent. How did you get your start in the art world? How's it going? And do you have any tips for young artists? StolenSpace were the people that gave me my first opportunity to show artwork in a gallery. They continue to believe in what I do and that's why I still work so closely with them.
. As far as tips for young artists I really have no idea ... I suppose keep working on shit you believe in and be nice! Any good stuff lined up for the rest of 2010 or next year that you'd like to share with us? I'm going to try and learn how to tattoo, I'm going to work on a book with my good friend Viktor Vauthier and hopefully start planning a big LA show for either late next year but more likely 2012.
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by gwenie on Oct 8, 2010 4:27:35 GMT 1, A great show, was packed. Loads of people with cameras, so I'm sure you will all see some great pics. A couple here for those who are unable to go
A great show, was packed. Loads of people with cameras, so I'm sure you will all see some great pics. A couple here for those who are unable to go
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by Martin DK on Oct 8, 2010 6:31:56 GMT 1, Thanks gwenie, looks great!
Thanks gwenie, looks great!
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Word To Mother "Blind By Stardom" 8th Oct, by remirough on Oct 8, 2010 8:18:27 GMT 1, Amazing show... Really nice to see some straight up cartoon style painting... There's a real solid sense of humour albeit dark, in his new paintings... Really enjoyed it!
Amazing show... Really nice to see some straight up cartoon style painting... There's a real solid sense of humour albeit dark, in his new paintings... Really enjoyed it!
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