pezlow
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by pezlow on Feb 13, 2011 21:12:00 GMT 1, Stunning all of these. Here's mine (the original that the print was made from):
Stunning all of these. Here's mine (the original that the print was made from):
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Deleted on Feb 13, 2011 21:16:13 GMT 1, I remember seeing it before it went on Art-els site Pez and thinking that i had better be pretty quick to bag that one. the better man won.
I remember seeing it before it went on Art-els site Pez and thinking that i had better be pretty quick to bag that one. the better man won.
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curiousgeorge
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by curiousgeorge on Feb 13, 2011 21:50:21 GMT 1, I'm loving this thread - keep 'em coming! Not the greatest picture, but had to post one of mine from Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery. I've also got another on the way (or in-progress) from Jago. Will post pics when it is in-hand!
That is a cracker! What year is this one? Has a touch of his older styles, to my eye at least
I'm loving this thread - keep 'em coming! Not the greatest picture, but had to post one of mine from Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery. I've also got another on the way (or in-progress) from Jago. Will post pics when it is in-hand! That is a cracker! What year is this one? Has a touch of his older styles, to my eye at least
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maroom
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by maroom on Feb 13, 2011 23:53:59 GMT 1, Good day today. This morning I took the boys to the last day of the Peter Blake collection at the Museum of Everything. I've been meaning to go for ages and I found it a great mix of magic and mystery. Fun atmosphere with a band, accordion player and a special mention to the girl doing the hola hoop and splits at the same time!
Afterwards I took the boys to the zoo so tonight they were really tired from all the walking and have gone to sleep nice and early.
Since then I've finally setup the turntable I treated myself to earlier in the week and have been slowly going through some old and new records. I've heard that mp3's are on the way out and vinyl is next big thing
Anyway the reason for the story! The turnable has gone next to the Mr Jago deck:
Close-up here:
And I've posted this one before but can't help posting it again!
Good day today. This morning I took the boys to the last day of the Peter Blake collection at the Museum of Everything. I've been meaning to go for ages and I found it a great mix of magic and mystery. Fun atmosphere with a band, accordion player and a special mention to the girl doing the hola hoop and splits at the same time! Afterwards I took the boys to the zoo so tonight they were really tired from all the walking and have gone to sleep nice and early. Since then I've finally setup the turntable I treated myself to earlier in the week and have been slowly going through some old and new records. I've heard that mp3's are on the way out and vinyl is next big thing Anyway the reason for the story! The turnable has gone next to the Mr Jago deck: Close-up here: And I've posted this one before but can't help posting it again!
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by alba on Feb 14, 2011 0:10:52 GMT 1, Love the Technix !
Love the Technix !
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selfmade
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by selfmade on Feb 14, 2011 1:32:27 GMT 1, Posted by curiousgeorge on Yesterday at 9:50pm "That is a cracker! What year is this one? Has a touch of his older styles, to my eye at least"
Thanks Curiousgeorge, and I agree with your assessment. I read that the figural/robotic elements are still lurking somewhere within Duncan's paintings, even as they have become more abstract and painterly. As a colorist, I cannot think of anyone better at the moment.
The painting is called "Industrial Evolution" and it is from the 2009 Modart show at Thinkspace Gallery. The canvas itself is 39.5 x 39.5"(100 x 100 cm).
If I had the cash and wallspace, I'd have bought everything from that Modart show...plus that Stolenspace "Hades Shot" painting.
Posted by curiousgeorge on Yesterday at 9:50pm "That is a cracker! What year is this one? Has a touch of his older styles, to my eye at least"
Thanks Curiousgeorge, and I agree with your assessment. I read that the figural/robotic elements are still lurking somewhere within Duncan's paintings, even as they have become more abstract and painterly. As a colorist, I cannot think of anyone better at the moment.
The painting is called "Industrial Evolution" and it is from the 2009 Modart show at Thinkspace Gallery. The canvas itself is 39.5 x 39.5"(100 x 100 cm).
If I had the cash and wallspace, I'd have bought everything from that Modart show...plus that Stolenspace "Hades Shot" painting.
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Scraffer
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Scraffer on Feb 14, 2011 19:02:56 GMT 1, Loving all these Jagos. Got this little beauty that I bought off a forum member a while ago. Not many people posting pics of these older Jagos so I thought I'd share this with everyone.
Going to let it go now sadly, as I can't see it making the wall anytime soon, as I already have another OG by him.
A classic 2007 more "roboty" jago. Let me know if you're interested. Its 50x70 on paper...
Loving all these Jagos. Got this little beauty that I bought off a forum member a while ago. Not many people posting pics of these older Jagos so I thought I'd share this with everyone. Going to let it go now sadly, as I can't see it making the wall anytime soon, as I already have another OG by him. A classic 2007 more "roboty" jago. Let me know if you're interested. Its 50x70 on paper...
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Feb 15, 2011 9:23:04 GMT 1, Love his work
Love his work
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curiousgeorge
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by curiousgeorge on Feb 16, 2011 20:00:32 GMT 1, Must resist and pay creditcards....
Must resist and pay creditcards....
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hlarmy
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by hlarmy on Feb 16, 2011 20:05:04 GMT 1, What amazing value for money; this is huge!
What amazing value for money; this is huge!
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by angel41 on Feb 16, 2011 23:02:56 GMT 1,
Wow!
Speechless.
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geoffw
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by geoffw on Feb 17, 2011 14:24:55 GMT 1, Need to get this re-framed bu here's my Jago OG on paper:
Need to get this re-framed bu here's my Jago OG on paper:
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by manty on Feb 17, 2011 17:09:48 GMT 1, oooh, I like that
oooh, I like that
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Sliding on the Walls on Feb 17, 2011 19:15:18 GMT 1, Wow, I can't beleive 'So Much' is still available!
Wow, I can't beleive 'So Much' is still available!
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Deleted on Feb 17, 2011 23:11:14 GMT 1, only 2 left !!
only 2 left !!
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selfmade
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by selfmade on Feb 18, 2011 4:18:53 GMT 1, My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it.
It is roughly 47 x 35.5" or 120 x 90 cm on canvas.
Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery.
My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it. It is roughly 47 x 35.5" or 120 x 90 cm on canvas. Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery.
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Phear Loathing on Feb 18, 2011 7:24:21 GMT 1, If anyone is looking to sell or trade one of these PM me!
These look astounding. Enjoy you lucky guys!
If anyone is looking to sell or trade one of these PM me!
These look astounding. Enjoy you lucky guys!
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pezlow
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by pezlow on Feb 18, 2011 10:35:52 GMT 1, That's a beautiful canvas selfmade, congratulations on a great pick-up. There is no doubting Mr Jago's talent but I love the direction his work is going in. I also like the fact that he just gets on with things with a minimum of fuss and hype.
That's a beautiful canvas selfmade, congratulations on a great pick-up. There is no doubting Mr Jago's talent but I love the direction his work is going in. I also like the fact that he just gets on with things with a minimum of fuss and hype.
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G-Man
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by G-Man on Feb 18, 2011 11:04:01 GMT 1, I have a Jago og canvas for sale if anyone is interested
I have a Jago og canvas for sale if anyone is interested
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 15:38:00 GMT 1, My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it. Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery.
that is incredible. Maybe taking photos of jagos on the floor is the way to go. if you live in Bristol, i'd love to come around for a cuppa and a chat about your new piece.
My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it. Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery. that is incredible. Maybe taking photos of jagos on the floor is the way to go. if you live in Bristol, i'd love to come around for a cuppa and a chat about your new piece.
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 21:07:11 GMT 1, Its my feeling that Jagos work is that good that Elms Lester should put on a joint show with Jose Parla. They are leaques ahead of the rest imo.
I declare me to be the first to sign the petition, campaigning for Elms to give Jago a shot.
Its my feeling that Jagos work is that good that Elms Lester should put on a joint show with Jose Parla. They are leaques ahead of the rest imo.
I declare me to be the first to sign the petition, campaigning for Elms to give Jago a shot.
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Phear Loathing on Feb 19, 2011 21:11:00 GMT 1, I think I may be starting to like Jago's stuff more than parlas.
I will sign the petition.
I think I may be starting to like Jago's stuff more than parlas.
I will sign the petition.
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selfmade
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by selfmade on Feb 20, 2011 19:05:04 GMT 1, Interesting comparison. I actually have my Jago piece hanging next to my two works by Parla. When viewed side-by-side, the distinct styles of these two artists really balance each other out, and even "play off of" one another. I appreciate Jose Parla's work because of that artist's attention to detail, his high standards of craftmanship, as well as his unique artistic approach/vision. When looking at Parlas, I often find myself wondering "how did he do that"? Where Jose's works are intricate and painterly, Duncan's compositions are, to my eye, complex and impressionistic. Your eyes can can wander within Duncan's compositions. In fact, I often find myself sitting down (in an almost meditative fashion) in front of my large Jago painting. In that way, Jago's paintings possess qualities not achieved by any other urban/contemporary artist (that I know of), particularly in their price range.
I should add that I am not hyping this artist. I have no intention of ever selling any of my Jago paintings. That said, I'd be happy to see more people buy and show off Duncan's work. He seems a like a good guy with loads of talent and potential.
Interesting comparison. I actually have my Jago piece hanging next to my two works by Parla. When viewed side-by-side, the distinct styles of these two artists really balance each other out, and even "play off of" one another. I appreciate Jose Parla's work because of that artist's attention to detail, his high standards of craftmanship, as well as his unique artistic approach/vision. When looking at Parlas, I often find myself wondering "how did he do that"? Where Jose's works are intricate and painterly, Duncan's compositions are, to my eye, complex and impressionistic. Your eyes can can wander within Duncan's compositions. In fact, I often find myself sitting down (in an almost meditative fashion) in front of my large Jago painting. In that way, Jago's paintings possess qualities not achieved by any other urban/contemporary artist (that I know of), particularly in their price range.
I should add that I am not hyping this artist. I have no intention of ever selling any of my Jago paintings. That said, I'd be happy to see more people buy and show off Duncan's work. He seems a like a good guy with loads of talent and potential.
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Warm Gun
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Warm Gun on Feb 20, 2011 19:17:42 GMT 1, My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it. It is roughly 47 x 35.5" or 120 x 90 cm on canvas. Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery.
effing lovely that!
I'm on the search for something like this. I'll make it my mission to get on this year!
My new Jago...needless to say I'm absolutely thrilled with it. It is roughly 47 x 35.5" or 120 x 90 cm on canvas. Big thanks to Duncan and to Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery. effing lovely that! I'm on the search for something like this. I'll make it my mission to get on this year!
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Art-el
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Art-el on Feb 26, 2011 19:38:44 GMT 1, Duncan's new bio and next project
Duncan Jago Born: UK, 1972
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
(Thomas Merton No Man Is an Island )
Since graduating from the University Of The West of England in Bristol in 1998, Duncan Jago’s work has undergone a prolonged and continuous process of abstraction.
Duncan’s early – doodle-derived – mark making evolved deliberately into his current way of working; the droid-like figures of his formative, commercial illustration slowly enveloped in ever-deepening layers of colour and shade.
These figures have now become almost entirely hidden, remaining as shadowy, compositional elements, specters lurking in the gloom behind the kaleidoscopic vapours of (what might perhaps be) humankind’s vanity and pollution. One senses a narrative, but it remains obscured, teasingly just out-of-view.
Most recently, Duncan has taken the idioms of spray painting to a level of sophistication rarely seen in the medium, completely uninhibited by any notions of what spray painting is, or should be. There is maturity and depth to the use of colour that hints at the mineral traces left by geological time, or the complex nebulae of deep space revealed by Hubble’s keen eye.
His work is the result of a stream-of-consciousness approach, where meaning presents itself through process. One might well use the phrase abstract expressionism, since form and structure have undergone a process of abstraction, whilst primarily being emotionally expressive. It is both formally organised and balanced, as well as spontaneous and visceral.
Duncan’s work has been exhibited extensively worldwide and is held in both public and private collections
Duncan's new bio and next project Duncan Jago Born: UK, 1972 “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” (Thomas Merton No Man Is an Island ) Since graduating from the University Of The West of England in Bristol in 1998, Duncan Jago’s work has undergone a prolonged and continuous process of abstraction. Duncan’s early – doodle-derived – mark making evolved deliberately into his current way of working; the droid-like figures of his formative, commercial illustration slowly enveloped in ever-deepening layers of colour and shade. These figures have now become almost entirely hidden, remaining as shadowy, compositional elements, specters lurking in the gloom behind the kaleidoscopic vapours of (what might perhaps be) humankind’s vanity and pollution. One senses a narrative, but it remains obscured, teasingly just out-of-view. Most recently, Duncan has taken the idioms of spray painting to a level of sophistication rarely seen in the medium, completely uninhibited by any notions of what spray painting is, or should be. There is maturity and depth to the use of colour that hints at the mineral traces left by geological time, or the complex nebulae of deep space revealed by Hubble’s keen eye. His work is the result of a stream-of-consciousness approach, where meaning presents itself through process. One might well use the phrase abstract expressionism, since form and structure have undergone a process of abstraction, whilst primarily being emotionally expressive. It is both formally organised and balanced, as well as spontaneous and visceral. Duncan’s work has been exhibited extensively worldwide and is held in both public and private collections
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Deleted on Feb 26, 2011 20:09:13 GMT 1, That pretty much nails Jago !!.
That pretty much nails Jago !!.
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Art-el
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by Art-el on Mar 2, 2011 19:30:31 GMT 1, That pretty much nails Jago !!.
You're damn right there mate. More representive of where his is after a decade as an artist. So eloquently written by Felix 'FLX' Braun, Bristol stalwart, author of Children of the Can and close friend of Duncans.
Small write up and images of Jago's latest work at SCOPE NY which opens today, on the delightful 'Graffuturism' website
graffuturism.com/2011/03/01/how-and-nosm-mr-jago-at-scope-new-york/
That pretty much nails Jago !!. You're damn right there mate. More representive of where his is after a decade as an artist. So eloquently written by Felix 'FLX' Braun, Bristol stalwart, author of Children of the Can and close friend of Duncans. Small write up and images of Jago's latest work at SCOPE NY which opens today, on the delightful 'Graffuturism' website graffuturism.com/2011/03/01/how-and-nosm-mr-jago-at-scope-new-york/
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curiousgeorge
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Mr Jago 🇬🇧 Duncan Jago • Graffiti Art • Art For Sale, by curiousgeorge on Mar 2, 2011 19:40:27 GMT 1, Some big pics on that site that show them off a bit better!
Mrs.George has said yes Art-El!! Expect a call soon:)
Some big pics on that site that show them off a bit better!
Mrs.George has said yes Art-El!! Expect a call soon:)
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