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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Winter on Dec 11, 2009 23:06:19 GMT 1, Wasn't that interested then saw them in the flesh and thought they looked amazing to the point of changing my mind and buying one. Not remotely disappointing IMO.
Wasn't that interested then saw them in the flesh and thought they looked amazing to the point of changing my mind and buying one. Not remotely disappointing IMO.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Nico on Dec 12, 2009 9:37:05 GMT 1, Actually, this was my favourite, the colors are amazing, then was St Giles, and finally 184th Street. Still, too expensive IMO, so many good prints out there at the mo, prefer a few cheaper ones.
Actually, this was my favourite, the colors are amazing, then was St Giles, and finally 184th Street. Still, too expensive IMO, so many good prints out there at the mo, prefer a few cheaper ones.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by sashaz on Dec 12, 2009 14:12:00 GMT 1, this one blows me away..... 80/100 World Touring Letter   i'm officially done, i'm not purchasing 184th street. ;D
This is very rich in real life and I am really happy to have got the same one. Will look stunning in my bedroom on the rich brown wallpaper wall. I beleive this one has the richest colours of the 3.
this one blows me away..... 80/100 World Touring Letter i'm officially done, i'm not purchasing 184th street. ;D This is very rich in real life and I am really happy to have got the same one. Will look stunning in my bedroom on the rich brown wallpaper wall. I beleive this one has the richest colours of the 3. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by sfield on Dec 12, 2009 17:09:37 GMT 1, Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks.
Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Deleted on Dec 12, 2009 17:13:35 GMT 1, Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks.
Museum glass. Clearview or some other good quality one. Well worth the extra £100.
Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks. Museum glass. Clearview or some other good quality one. Well worth the extra £100. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Martin Whatson on Dec 12, 2009 17:30:15 GMT 1, I would ALWAYS go for museum glass if I could afford it!
Alltho here in Norway it would be more like £200 extra for museum glass on a 1sqm+ framing job!
I would ALWAYS go for museum glass if I could afford it!
Alltho here in Norway it would be more like £200 extra for museum glass on a 1sqm+ framing job!
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by sfield on Dec 12, 2009 17:34:56 GMT 1, Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks. Museum glass. Clearview or some other good quality one. Well worth the extra £100.
That's great. Thanks for the advice. Don't want to spend a load of money and not be happy!
Took my WTL print to the framer today. The toughest decision for me is whether to use low reflective glass or not. I was shown a couple of samples and both give off a blue/green tint. Worried that the rich colours in the print will look colder due to this. Any thoughts/suggestions would be gratefully received! Thanks. Museum glass. Clearview or some other good quality one. Well worth the extra £100. That's great. Thanks for the advice. Don't want to spend a load of money and not be happy! |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Winter on Dec 12, 2009 19:25:52 GMT 1, Allllrite. Even tho I shouldnt I have just bought the St. Giles.  REALLY hard choice but went for the cheapest of my two choices and the one the girlfriend likes the best. (She actually loves it!!) A little christmas pressie for myself! 
Was it the last one? They were pretty much out yesterday
Allllrite. Even tho I shouldnt I have just bought the St. Giles. REALLY hard choice but went for the cheapest of my two choices and the one the girlfriend likes the best. (She actually loves it!!) A little christmas pressie for myself! Was it the last one? They were pretty much out yesterday |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by gozgoz on Dec 12, 2009 19:31:11 GMT 1, Nope cos I just got my WTL today...!
Like most people I was dubious about the quality but me nd the missus popped on down and pretty much made the decision to buy it!
Nope cos I just got my WTL today...! Like most people I was dubious about the quality but me nd the missus popped on down and pretty much made the decision to buy it! |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Rude Copper on Dec 12, 2009 20:38:11 GMT 1, picked up st giles today, (bought wtl on the night)
there are 4 and 7 left, so if you want one, get yer skates on,
considering the price and the edition size, for these to sell out in this climate is testament to the quality of the prints, excellent work, and a credit to all involved.
picked up st giles today, (bought wtl on the night)
there are 4 and 7 left, so if you want one, get yer skates on,
considering the price and the edition size, for these to sell out in this climate is testament to the quality of the prints, excellent work, and a credit to all involved.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by kingofprussia on Dec 12, 2009 21:40:24 GMT 1, dropped both wtl and st. giles off today at the framer. ouch. cost me as much at wtl. don't tell my wife.
dropped both wtl and st. giles off today at the framer. ouch. cost me as much at wtl. don't tell my wife.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Martin Whatson on Dec 12, 2009 22:03:09 GMT 1, Allllrite. Even tho I shouldnt I have just bought the St. Giles. REALLY hard choice but went for the cheapest of my two choices and the one the girlfriend likes the best. (She actually loves it!!) A little christmas pressie for myself! Was it the last one? They were pretty much out yesterday
I got number 42, but Fiona told me it was a very limited amount left!!
Allllrite. Even tho I shouldnt I have just bought the St. Giles. REALLY hard choice but went for the cheapest of my two choices and the one the girlfriend likes the best. (She actually loves it!!) A little christmas pressie for myself! Was it the last one? They were pretty much out yesterday I got number 42, but Fiona told me it was a very limited amount left!! |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Sundowner on Dec 13, 2009 0:17:58 GMT 1, I have now seen these prints in the flesh and must say I was very very disappointed. So glad I didn't jump and buy one before seeing them.
Are you blind? 
I have now seen these prints in the flesh and must say I was very very disappointed. So glad I didn't jump and buy one before seeing them. Are you blind? |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by smallbylo on Dec 13, 2009 12:12:55 GMT 1, Hi ! My St Giles went to the framers yesterday and the excitement was sooo high! I didn't opened the tube following the instructions from Elms and when it appeared there was two big mouths opened for a while (mine and the framers that didn’t know Parlá).
We decided to frame it in a oak (I think it will provide some warmness and it goes fine with the background tones of the piece ) with a white paspartout (they don’t have the heavy one from Elms but they are going to ask out there). I know it’s going to be magnificent!
I’ve never been so happy with any other purchase. It’s so great to share these emotions with you, people!
Hi ! My St Giles went to the framers yesterday and the excitement was sooo high! I didn't opened the tube following the instructions from Elms and when it appeared there was two big mouths opened for a while (mine and the framers that didn’t know Parlá). We decided to frame it in a oak (I think it will provide some warmness and it goes fine with the background tones of the piece ) with a white paspartout (they don’t have the heavy one from Elms but they are going to ask out there). I know it’s going to be magnificent! I’ve never been so happy with any other purchase. It’s so great to share these emotions with you, people! |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Nico on Dec 13, 2009 12:27:19 GMT 1, Hi ! My St Giles went to the framers yesterday and the excitement was sooo high! I didn't opened the tube following the instructions from Elms and when it appeared there was two big mouths opened for a while (mine and the framers that didn’t know Parlá). We decided to frame it in a oak (I think it will provide some warmness and it goes fine with the background tones of the piece ) with a white paspartout (they don’t have the heavy one from Elms but they are going to ask out there). I know it’s going to be magnificent! I’ve never been so happy with any other purchase. It’s so great to share these emotions with you, people!
Enjoy! You seem so chuffed already I can't imagine when it's back and hanging on your wall!!! ;D
Hi ! My St Giles went to the framers yesterday and the excitement was sooo high! I didn't opened the tube following the instructions from Elms and when it appeared there was two big mouths opened for a while (mine and the framers that didn’t know Parlá). We decided to frame it in a oak (I think it will provide some warmness and it goes fine with the background tones of the piece ) with a white paspartout (they don’t have the heavy one from Elms but they are going to ask out there). I know it’s going to be magnificent! I’ve never been so happy with any other purchase. It’s so great to share these emotions with you, people! Enjoy! You seem so chuffed already I can't imagine when it's back and hanging on your wall!!! ;D |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Sundowner on Dec 13, 2009 13:43:44 GMT 1, My WTL and 184th Street are both going to the framer's tomorrow (can't fit St. Giles anywhere at the moment). Will be back hanging pride of place in my bedroom before Xmas morning ;D
My WTL and 184th Street are both going to the framer's tomorrow (can't fit St. Giles anywhere at the moment). Will be back hanging pride of place in my bedroom before Xmas morning ;D
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by tsimpsons11 on Dec 13, 2009 16:30:49 GMT 1, I've been reading this thread for some time and wondering if these Parla prints are as good as the forum members say? so I made a decision mid week to travel to Elms on Friday, but just before I was about to leave I started to read about the Banksy release , so do I queue for the Banksy at half the price of a Parla or travel to Elms?
To cut a long story short I would like to say thank you to the forum members for a very special print.
My pre viewing favourite was St Giles and it looked stunning under the lights but I thought that the lighting played a large part of the St Giles' appeal, and after talking it over I realised that I couldn't replicate the gallery lighting and therefore lose alot of its finer detail and appeal, my concern was the print could appear very dark in appearance and attitude and not what I was looking for in my living room.
And whilst all three were breath taking I found myself taken back by 184th St, the composition , subtle overlapping on the borders, execution of detail and complimenting colours were superior imo, so im a very proud owner of a 184th St.
I've been reading this thread for some time and wondering if these Parla prints are as good as the forum members say? so I made a decision mid week to travel to Elms on Friday, but just before I was about to leave I started to read about the Banksy release , so do I queue for the Banksy at half the price of a Parla or travel to Elms? To cut a long story short I would like to say thank you to the forum members for a very special print. My pre viewing favourite was St Giles and it looked stunning under the lights but I thought that the lighting played a large part of the St Giles' appeal, and after talking it over I realised that I couldn't replicate the gallery lighting and therefore lose alot of its finer detail and appeal, my concern was the print could appear very dark in appearance and attitude and not what I was looking for in my living room. And whilst all three were breath taking I found myself taken back by 184th St, the composition , subtle overlapping on the borders, execution of detail and complimenting colours were superior imo, so im a very proud owner of a 184th St. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by kingofprussia on Dec 13, 2009 17:03:49 GMT 1, I've been reading this thread for some time and wondering if these Parla prints are as good as the forum members say? so I made a decision mid week to travel to Elms on Friday, but just before I was about to leave I started to read about the Banksy release , so do I queue for the Banksy at half the price of a Parla or travel to Elms? To cut a long story short I would like to say thank you to the forum members for a very special print. My pre viewing favourite was St Giles and it looked stunning under the lights but I thought that the lighting played a large part of the St Giles' appeal, and after talking it over I realised that I couldn't replicate the gallery lighting and therefore lose alot of its finer detail and appeal, my concern was the print could appear very dark in appearance and attitude and not what I was looking for in my living room. And whilst all three were breath taking I found myself taken back by 184th St, the composition , subtle overlapping on the borders, execution of detail and complimenting colours were superior imo, so im a very proud owner of a 184th St.
was wtl still available? their website says its unavailable but others said there were a few left. just curious. if it was available what were your thoughts about it? i definitely agree that st. giles needs a well lit room. i was thumbing though the adaptation/translation book last night and it's got a nice picture of the original st. giles. i was surprised to see that the print is different than the original. the print has a lot more calligraphy in it.
I've been reading this thread for some time and wondering if these Parla prints are as good as the forum members say? so I made a decision mid week to travel to Elms on Friday, but just before I was about to leave I started to read about the Banksy release , so do I queue for the Banksy at half the price of a Parla or travel to Elms? To cut a long story short I would like to say thank you to the forum members for a very special print. My pre viewing favourite was St Giles and it looked stunning under the lights but I thought that the lighting played a large part of the St Giles' appeal, and after talking it over I realised that I couldn't replicate the gallery lighting and therefore lose alot of its finer detail and appeal, my concern was the print could appear very dark in appearance and attitude and not what I was looking for in my living room. And whilst all three were breath taking I found myself taken back by 184th St, the composition , subtle overlapping on the borders, execution of detail and complimenting colours were superior imo, so im a very proud owner of a 184th St. was wtl still available? their website says its unavailable but others said there were a few left. just curious. if it was available what were your thoughts about it? i definitely agree that st. giles needs a well lit room. i was thumbing though the adaptation/translation book last night and it's got a nice picture of the original st. giles. i was surprised to see that the print is different than the original. the print has a lot more calligraphy in it. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by tsimpsons11 on Dec 13, 2009 17:41:20 GMT 1, I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped.
My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available.
I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped.
My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by mutant on Dec 13, 2009 21:24:48 GMT 1, I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped. My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available.
I see it differently. I feel 184th loses lots of Parla's usual energy and vibrancy. This might result from a lack of the calligraphic script. Although its color is brilliant, I just don't experience the same intensity levels that I see in both St. Giles and WTL. It's rather cold, I reckon. Maybe that's what Parla wants to convey via 184th. Just my opinion though.
I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped. My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available. I see it differently. I feel 184th loses lots of Parla's usual energy and vibrancy. This might result from a lack of the calligraphic script. Although its color is brilliant, I just don't experience the same intensity levels that I see in both St. Giles and WTL. It's rather cold, I reckon. Maybe that's what Parla wants to convey via 184th. Just my opinion though. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by G-Man on Dec 13, 2009 21:58:18 GMT 1, I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved.
I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by curiousgeorge on Dec 13, 2009 22:19:51 GMT 1, I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved.
That will be his tag
I felt 184th would have worked far better at the size of St.Giles and vice versa
I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved. That will be his tag I felt 184th would have worked far better at the size of St.Giles and vice versa |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by jellya on Dec 13, 2009 22:22:40 GMT 1, Was great to see the orig WTL this weekend. Can imagine you guys are pretty made up with the print of this. Beautiful.
Was great to see the orig WTL this weekend. Can imagine you guys are pretty made up with the print of this. Beautiful.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by tsimpsons11 on Dec 13, 2009 22:23:33 GMT 1, I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped. My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available. I see it differently. I feel 184th loses lots of Parla's usual energy and vibrancy. This might result from a lack of the calligraphic script. Although its color is brilliant, I just don't experience the same intensity levels that I see in both St. Giles and WTL. It's rather cold, I reckon. Maybe that's what Parla wants to convey via 184th. Just my opinion though.
Hi mutate
I completely disagree but I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view, in the case of 184th st I truely believe less is more, IMO he's tried to add as much detail and technique and that has over complicated both st giles and wtl.
I think there was approx 10 prints available, but not sure of indiviual numbers. I thought WTL was like a snap shot of 184th (if that makes sense) albeit on a smaller scale, the majority of colours and techniques are present on 184th St. WTL just had too much going on, a little too cramped. My advise would be to pay the extra for 184th St if still available. I see it differently. I feel 184th loses lots of Parla's usual energy and vibrancy. This might result from a lack of the calligraphic script. Although its color is brilliant, I just don't experience the same intensity levels that I see in both St. Giles and WTL. It's rather cold, I reckon. Maybe that's what Parla wants to convey via 184th. Just my opinion though. Hi mutate I completely disagree but I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view, in the case of 184th st I truely believe less is more, IMO he's tried to add as much detail and technique and that has over complicated both st giles and wtl. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by telsin on Dec 13, 2009 23:02:43 GMT 1, I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved.
The red tag actually made it for me, his synominous tag brought the image alive
I had to go for the WTL the 184th had that red tag in the middle that ruined it for me, the Giles was too cold............. WTL just right, these are reallt great prints that ppl will enjoy for years to come. IMO when other artists have been long long forgotten these will still be around and loved. The red tag actually made it for me, his synominous tag brought the image alive |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by kingofprussia on Dec 13, 2009 23:09:34 GMT 1, so what have we learned? art is subjective. to each their own. i'm just so happy he worked with elms to create all three of these prints.
so what have we learned? art is subjective. to each their own. i'm just so happy he worked with elms to create all three of these prints.
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by mutant on Dec 13, 2009 23:27:25 GMT 1, I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view
This is definitely one thing on which we can both agree. It certainly is a very positive news for Parla. I think whether you enjoy 184th, St. Giles, WTL or other pieces, Parla has definitely carved out a niche in the contemporary art scene. In my opinion, he is a real player who will be sticking around for a long time to come. I would love to see what he will be pulling out of a hat. For now, we'll all enjoy our prints.
I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view This is definitely one thing on which we can both agree. It certainly is a very positive news for Parla. I think whether you enjoy 184th, St. Giles, WTL or other pieces, Parla has definitely carved out a niche in the contemporary art scene. In my opinion, he is a real player who will be sticking around for a long time to come. I would love to see what he will be pulling out of a hat. For now, we'll all enjoy our prints. |
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José Parlá Print Release - Elms Lesters - 5th Dec, by Sundowner on Dec 14, 2009 0:45:49 GMT 1, I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view This is definitely one thing on which we can both agree. It certainly is a very positive news for Parla. I think whether you enjoy 184th, St. Giles, WTL or other pieces, Parla has definitely carved out a niche in the contemporary art scene. In my opinion, he is a real player who will be sticking around for a long time to come. I would love to see what he will be pulling out of a hat. For now, we'll all enjoy our prints.
Agreed - great post mutant!
I think it's a compliment to Mr Parlas work that so many people can enjoy these prints and have there own personal view This is definitely one thing on which we can both agree. It certainly is a very positive news for Parla. I think whether you enjoy 184th, St. Giles, WTL or other pieces, Parla has definitely carved out a niche in the contemporary art scene. In my opinion, he is a real player who will be sticking around for a long time to come. I would love to see what he will be pulling out of a hat. For now, we'll all enjoy our prints. Agreed - great post mutant! |
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