Winter
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Winter on Oct 10, 2008 12:33:47 GMT 1, Is that with or without vat?
Is that with or without vat?
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skanky
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Jose Parla is a legend, by skanky on Oct 10, 2008 12:49:34 GMT 1, Had a great night but too many cocktails! The big green painting in its own room is a masterpiece. The book is a bit special and a must for all Parla fans. Thanks Paul and Fiona for a great night.
Had a great night but too many cocktails! The big green painting in its own room is a masterpiece. The book is a bit special and a must for all Parla fans. Thanks Paul and Fiona for a great night.
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Rude Copper on Oct 10, 2008 12:58:41 GMT 1, Is that with or without vat?
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Rude Copper
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Rude Copper on Oct 10, 2008 13:01:47 GMT 1, Had a great night but too many cocktails!
lol
did tottenham court road get a version of the lake como skanky shuffle?
Had a great night but too many cocktails! lol did tottenham court road get a version of the lake como skanky shuffle? |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by jonpud on Oct 10, 2008 13:18:35 GMT 1, I also understand that seeing art 'in the flesh' can be better than on the screen, but for me you have to like the image first before going to look for yourself! I don't like it so this show is not for me! PUD, I agree with much of what you said but I do think that this attitude (for want of a better word) is too restrictive. I reckon that viewing a piece of art on a computer screen is sufficient in making a decision for about 90% of the art out there (especially for stencil art). However there is that 10% that you need to see in person to appreciate - I do think Parla's work is in that 10%. I haven't seen the Elms show so cannot comment but up until I saw a Parla at Andipa (and an average one at that), I was not impressed and spent a number of months wondering what all the fuss is about. If you're not willing to go and view a show because you don't like what you see on a screen or catalogue then aren't you restricting your taste development. For me, part of the enjoyment of art is seeing work by artists I don't understand (or like for that matter) as this is more challenging than spending every day looking at art I do like. I don't see the attraction of D*face, Faile or Micallef (I'm in the minority) but I'm looking forward to seeing their shows as there must be a reason that they're so popular and I want to understand why. 
More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion.
Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh!
Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match!
I also understand that seeing art 'in the flesh' can be better than on the screen, but for me you have to like the image first before going to look for yourself! I don't like it so this show is not for me! PUD, I agree with much of what you said but I do think that this attitude (for want of a better word) is too restrictive. I reckon that viewing a piece of art on a computer screen is sufficient in making a decision for about 90% of the art out there (especially for stencil art). However there is that 10% that you need to see in person to appreciate - I do think Parla's work is in that 10%. I haven't seen the Elms show so cannot comment but up until I saw a Parla at Andipa (and an average one at that), I was not impressed and spent a number of months wondering what all the fuss is about. If you're not willing to go and view a show because you don't like what you see on a screen or catalogue then aren't you restricting your taste development. For me, part of the enjoyment of art is seeing work by artists I don't understand (or like for that matter) as this is more challenging than spending every day looking at art I do like. I don't see the attraction of D*face, Faile or Micallef (I'm in the minority) but I'm looking forward to seeing their shows as there must be a reason that they're so popular and I want to understand why. More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion. Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh! Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match! |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by hlarmy on Oct 10, 2008 13:51:58 GMT 1, More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion. Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh! Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match!
Fair comment - and the chances are you still won't like the style after seeing it in person - I really struggle to see the attraction of Cy Twombly so went down to the Tate a few months ago ... I still really struggle to see the attraction!! As someone mentioned recently, it just looks like a whole lot of squiggles on a large canvas (almost child like IMO).
Similarly, although I do quite like Basquiat's work a lot of it has that child-like quality - I've spent a lot of time trying to understand why such artists like Cy Twombly, Basquiat, Warhol have hit the big time (especially when you compare them to the more traditional painters). I have a much better idea now but I continue my quest...
If you do get to see the Parla show, let me know what you think...
More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion. Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh! Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match! Fair comment - and the chances are you still won't like the style after seeing it in person - I really struggle to see the attraction of Cy Twombly so went down to the Tate a few months ago ... I still really struggle to see the attraction!! As someone mentioned recently, it just looks like a whole lot of squiggles on a large canvas (almost child like IMO). Similarly, although I do quite like Basquiat's work a lot of it has that child-like quality - I've spent a lot of time trying to understand why such artists like Cy Twombly, Basquiat, Warhol have hit the big time (especially when you compare them to the more traditional painters). I have a much better idea now but I continue my quest... If you do get to see the Parla show, let me know what you think... |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by onemandown72 on Oct 10, 2008 13:59:14 GMT 1, More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion. Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh! Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match! Fair comment - and the chances are you still won't like the style after seeing it in person - I really struggle to see the attraction of Cy Twombly so went down to the Tate a few months ago ... I still really struggle to see the attraction!! As someone mentioned recently, it just looks like a whole lot of squiggles on a large canvas (almost child like IMO).
Funny that, as I was exactly the same with regards Cy Twombly, so did eh same thing. And was feeling cheated out of my entrance money, until I came into the room with the 9 large pieces that he'd done for the Venice Biannial. Stopped me in my tracks, and stayed in the room for half an hour just staring at the work. Everything after this that he did in the 80's I got, everything pre then I thought was pretty weak, and not for me.
I do think that Parla is very much in this vein where the work either grabs you deep down somewhere, draws you in and allows you to lose yourslef in it, or it is just a lot of tagging on canvas.
I for one love what he does, the first time I saw his work it gave me tingles down my spine and I was mesmerised.
More than happy to take on board the opinion of someone who has first hand knowledge, and if in the area I will take alook and then offer a more informed opinion. Think my point got a little lost in translation, what I meant to say is the concept is not appealing to me and therefore I doubt I would like it any more seeing it in the flesh! Thanks for a balanced and sesible discussion on the subject though. Makes a change from an aggresive slanging match! Fair comment - and the chances are you still won't like the style after seeing it in person - I really struggle to see the attraction of Cy Twombly so went down to the Tate a few months ago ... I still really struggle to see the attraction!! As someone mentioned recently, it just looks like a whole lot of squiggles on a large canvas (almost child like IMO). Funny that, as I was exactly the same with regards Cy Twombly, so did eh same thing. And was feeling cheated out of my entrance money, until I came into the room with the 9 large pieces that he'd done for the Venice Biannial. Stopped me in my tracks, and stayed in the room for half an hour just staring at the work. Everything after this that he did in the 80's I got, everything pre then I thought was pretty weak, and not for me. I do think that Parla is very much in this vein where the work either grabs you deep down somewhere, draws you in and allows you to lose yourslef in it, or it is just a lot of tagging on canvas. I for one love what he does, the first time I saw his work it gave me tingles down my spine and I was mesmerised. |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by mose on Oct 10, 2008 14:15:47 GMT 1, I think Nicholas Serota, director of the Tate, said it best with regard to Twombly "...he evokes rather than describes..."
The same can be said of Parla. The work is poetic as opposed to expository, which is funny considering Jose's frequent use of his works as journals.
I think Nicholas Serota, director of the Tate, said it best with regard to Twombly "...he evokes rather than describes..."
The same can be said of Parla. The work is poetic as opposed to expository, which is funny considering Jose's frequent use of his works as journals.
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Wanksy
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Wanksy on Oct 10, 2008 15:36:06 GMT 1, Simple question: How much were things?
Simple question: How much were things?
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Jose Parla is a legend, by interceptor on Oct 10, 2008 16:29:36 GMT 1, 4x4 was ยฃ55k watercolours were 11.5k
4x4 was ยฃ55k watercolours were 11.5k
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Deleted on Oct 10, 2008 16:42:45 GMT 1,
If the photos look that good I can only imagine the impact of standing in front of them.
If the photos look that good I can only imagine the impact of standing in front of them. |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by rcab11 on Oct 10, 2008 17:36:21 GMT 1,
Great find, ricosg11. They all look breath taking.
The black one with the white text on the bottom left is a cracker.
Great find, ricosg11. They all look breath taking. The black one with the white text on the bottom left is a cracker. |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by linkd95 on Oct 11, 2008 11:14:38 GMT 1, Images off my phone are sh*te, you really don't get the pieces from what I have posted. Jose Parla is our Jackson Pollack.
Images off my phone are sh*te, you really don't get the pieces from what I have posted. Jose Parla is our Jackson Pollack. Thats exactly hwat i was thinking when i went to the private view yesterday im only thirteen years old but i got to go the the private view meet the artist e.t.c his work is fantastic but his work is the new IMPROVED Jackson Pollock |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by redfred on Oct 11, 2008 11:57:14 GMT 1, Another book up on the bay with a BIN ยฃ1000, thats some mark up !!!!!
Another book up on the bay with a BIN ยฃ1000, thats some mark up !!!!!
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2008 11:59:05 GMT 1, that is just rude..
that is just rude..
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Jose Parla is a legend, by giiiant on Oct 11, 2008 12:07:03 GMT 1, how big of a name is Parla outside of the urban art thing? have people heard of him in contemporary circles?
how big of a name is Parla outside of the urban art thing? have people heard of him in contemporary circles?
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2008 12:10:19 GMT 1, I think Parla is one of the best examples of artist who have a big name outside the urban art world too.. he's big..
I think Parla is one of the best examples of artist who have a big name outside the urban art world too.. he's big..
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Jose Parla is a legend, by worlddomination on Oct 11, 2008 12:59:42 GMT 1, Well I said I wasn't going to buy the book at the price it was, as I had said before but I have had to eat humble pie, it is so well produced it's untrue and a credit to Paul and Fiona. What's more Jose doodled all over it for me on Thurs which made it even better!
Well I said I wasn't going to buy the book at the price it was, as I had said before but I have had to eat humble pie, it is so well produced it's untrue and a credit to Paul and Fiona. What's more Jose doodled all over it for me on Thurs which made it even better!
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Filipino Box Spring Hog on Oct 11, 2008 14:08:50 GMT 1, If anyone can please pick me up a book today I'd really appreciate it..have all of the others and need this to complete the collection.
If anyone can please pick me up a book today I'd really appreciate it..have all of the others and need this to complete the collection.
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Jose Parla is a legend, by worlddomination on Oct 11, 2008 15:03:51 GMT 1, 4x4 was ยฃ55k watercolours were 11.5k
+ VAT
4x4 was ยฃ55k watercolours were 11.5k + VAT |
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tadghostal
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Jose Parla is a legend, by tadghostal on Oct 11, 2008 18:23:13 GMT 1, Thanks for posting those ricosg11.
Thanks for posting those ricosg11.
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Jose Parla is a legend, by spenie1975 on Oct 11, 2008 18:32:04 GMT 1, Cheers Ricosg11, fantastic pictures. Love the lighting at the gallery, really shows his paintings off.
Cheers Ricosg11, fantastic pictures. Love the lighting at the gallery, really shows his paintings off.
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2008 18:33:37 GMT 1, can't..stop...looking...
can't..stop...looking...
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Jose Parla is a legend, by andrewd on Oct 11, 2008 20:22:52 GMT 1, I went and got my book signed today! Jose was extremely chatty and spent a lot of time drawing in people's books. Apparently he is back in New York with a show quite soon.
There was a rather large family there lots of boys under 10 years old ( 6 or 7 of them ), all getting 2-3 books each. They looked rather concerned when Jose said that he only signed books with dedications to named people. I imagine we may see some of these on e-bay in the next day or two.
I went and got my book signed today! Jose was extremely chatty and spent a lot of time drawing in people's books. Apparently he is back in New York with a show quite soon.
There was a rather large family there lots of boys under 10 years old ( 6 or 7 of them ), all getting 2-3 books each. They looked rather concerned when Jose said that he only signed books with dedications to named people. I imagine we may see some of these on e-bay in the next day or two.
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Jose Parla is a legend, by uksnowman on Oct 11, 2008 20:56:32 GMT 1, Great show by Elms! The book signing was well organised too, Jose was able to take his time and doodle away without a hord of people standing over him. It was nice that he was so friendly to everyone, even posing for pics for people with children!
I wasn't a huge fan of his before the show but having seen his work in person it has to be seen to be believed, I'm converted! The amount of detail and depth of colour was quite awe inspiring. The strong smell of varnish on the big pieces was a nice effect too 
I really want one of those calligraphic works on paper!!!
Great show by Elms! The book signing was well organised too, Jose was able to take his time and doodle away without a hord of people standing over him. It was nice that he was so friendly to everyone, even posing for pics for people with children! I wasn't a huge fan of his before the show but having seen his work in person it has to be seen to be believed, I'm converted! The amount of detail and depth of colour was quite awe inspiring. The strong smell of varnish on the big pieces was a nice effect too I really want one of those calligraphic works on paper!!! |
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Jose Parla is a legend, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2008 20:59:27 GMT 1, do you think there will be any books left? Saw some pictures and really tempted now....
do you think there will be any books left? Saw some pictures and really tempted now....
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