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matt small-this is england, by Deleted on Nov 9, 2007 13:28:12 GMT 1, This is my favorite Matt Small by a mile. It's also one of my favorite pieces by any artist. Was this at the show? Does anyone on here own it?
This is my favorite Matt Small by a mile. It's also one of my favorite pieces by any artist. Was this at the show? Does anyone on here own it? |
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matt small-this is england, by barry cilit on Nov 9, 2007 13:33:44 GMT 1, Interesting new direction from him.
Looks like he's been looking at Neate's 3D work and attempted to do the same in metal, replacing staples with screws.
Interesting new direction from him.
Looks like he's been looking at Neate's 3D work and attempted to do the same in metal, replacing staples with screws.
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matt small-this is england, by verbalkint on Nov 9, 2007 13:37:23 GMT 1, Off the hook. Matt took it to the next level, his cutout stuff was crazy good. Elboe Toe invited me his show at the back was sick too. Anyone check his flower stencils. Amazing. A lot of people in smart shooes and suites looking at me like i shouldnt be their tho. Maybe cos i was in a hoody covered in paste? Great work, did not feel welcome. I left quickly
you know what mate, you should have set fire to the bastards. I cannot stand city boys....... 'apparantly rupert says we should put our bonuses into street art, there is a show tonight by a chap called matthew small, it does mean getting off at old street station though. How much shall we take? £100k each should do it, what do you say old boy'
There was a bunch of city boys at the neate preview q ing for prints, they didnt have a clue about art at all, but luckily there were some ace people there too.
Off the hook. Matt took it to the next level, his cutout stuff was crazy good. Elboe Toe invited me his show at the back was sick too. Anyone check his flower stencils. Amazing. A lot of people in smart shooes and suites looking at me like i shouldnt be their tho. Maybe cos i was in a hoody covered in paste? Great work, did not feel welcome. I left quickly you know what mate, you should have set fire to the bastards. I cannot stand city boys....... 'apparantly rupert says we should put our bonuses into street art, there is a show tonight by a chap called matthew small, it does mean getting off at old street station though. How much shall we take? £100k each should do it, what do you say old boy' There was a bunch of city boys at the neate preview q ing for prints, they didnt have a clue about art at all, but luckily there were some ace people there too. |
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matt small-this is england, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 9, 2007 13:48:16 GMT 1, New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"!
Meet "Lawrence"
New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"! Meet "Lawrence" |
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matt small-this is england, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 9, 2007 13:53:08 GMT 1, That is beautiful.
That is beautiful.
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matt small-this is england, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 9, 2007 13:57:25 GMT 1, Nothing, the eyes do not engage, their is no emotion coming out from them. I got to thinking, if I was to own a piece of this, I would want it to engage me, afterall, when you bring a portrait into your home, thats a new face, you want to know what its thinking, feeling or at least get the feeling they are trying to tell you something.
"Lawrence" has no emotion?
Nothing, the eyes do not engage, their is no emotion coming out from them. I got to thinking, if I was to own a piece of this, I would want it to engage me, afterall, when you bring a portrait into your home, thats a new face, you want to know what its thinking, feeling or at least get the feeling they are trying to tell you something. "Lawrence" has no emotion? |
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matt small-this is england, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 9, 2007 14:04:26 GMT 1, Nothing, the eyes do not engage,
These eyes were following me wherever I chose to stand last night!
Guess we all see things differently 
Nothing, the eyes do not engage, These eyes were following me wherever I chose to stand last night! Guess we all see things differently |
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matt small-this is england, by dave313perry on Nov 9, 2007 14:06:05 GMT 1, Interesting thread folks and good to get some different opinions - personally (in brief), i really like Matt Small as an artist, i agree the odd piece can lack abit of emotion and depth but i think the technique is so dynamic and unique that they are still fantastic examples of his talent - its like anyone, there is always poor - average - fantastic examples of their work, i just think when he gets it right, they are truly amazing!!!
Its all about taste - and iv also come to the conclusion that i dont like them in these Perspex frames, totally my choice and against the grain but especially seeing the 3d piece, i think its a crime to put it behind perspex, however nicely created it is, i would just want to touch it!
just my personal taste - i like it rustic!!! ( - and i havnt been to the show...  )
Interesting thread folks and good to get some different opinions - personally (in brief), i really like Matt Small as an artist, i agree the odd piece can lack abit of emotion and depth but i think the technique is so dynamic and unique that they are still fantastic examples of his talent - its like anyone, there is always poor - average - fantastic examples of their work, i just think when he gets it right, they are truly amazing!!! Its all about taste - and iv also come to the conclusion that i dont like them in these Perspex frames, totally my choice and against the grain but especially seeing the 3d piece, i think its a crime to put it behind perspex, however nicely created it is, i would just want to touch it! just my personal taste - i like it rustic!!! ( - and i havnt been to the show... ) |
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matt small-this is england, by headphonesex on Nov 9, 2007 14:09:03 GMT 1, This is my favorite Matt Small by a mile. It's also one of my favorite pieces by any artist. Was this at the show? Does anyone on here own it? hehe you were at Cargo too huh. This piece wasn't at the show, no.
I took that picture :-D
I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting.
This is my favorite Matt Small by a mile. It's also one of my favorite pieces by any artist. Was this at the show? Does anyone on here own it? hehe you were at Cargo too huh. This piece wasn't at the show, no. I took that picture :-D I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting. |
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matt small-this is england, by Harveyn on Nov 9, 2007 14:12:13 GMT 1, New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"! Meet "Lawrence"
Stunning G......filled with emotion
New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"! Meet "Lawrence" Stunning G......filled with emotion |
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matt small-this is england, by Deleted on Nov 9, 2007 14:16:08 GMT 1, hehe you were at Cargo too huh. This piece wasn't at the show, no. I took that picture :-D I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting.
Cheers for taking that great picture. I have saved it my photobucket and have used it a few times. I hope you don't mind.
hehe you were at Cargo too huh. This piece wasn't at the show, no. I took that picture :-D I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting. Cheers for taking that great picture. I have saved it my photobucket and have used it a few times. I hope you don't mind. |
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matt small-this is england, by headphonesex on Nov 9, 2007 14:19:07 GMT 1, I took that picture :-D I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting. Cheers for taking that great picture. I have saved it my photobucket and have used it a few times. I hope you don't mind.
Not at all.....
I took that picture :-D I think one of the pieces at LSG (Young Star 9??) looked to be of the same guy as in that picture... but it wasn't the same painting. Cheers for taking that great picture. I have saved it my photobucket and have used it a few times. I hope you don't mind. Not at all..... |
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matt small-this is england, by manchestermike on Nov 9, 2007 14:30:55 GMT 1, Argh!!!
I wannanother!
Argh!!!
I wannanother!
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matt small-this is england, by headphonesex on Nov 9, 2007 14:32:50 GMT 1, I was there long before you that day  
No you weren't
I was there long before you that day No you weren't |
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matt small-this is england, by Lupa on Nov 9, 2007 16:03:39 GMT 1, My new piece I have added to the collection 'Young Star 7'
very proud
My new piece I have added to the collection 'Young Star 7' very proud |
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matt small-this is england, by shavemysoul on Nov 9, 2007 16:04:53 GMT 1, Well done Lupa. That was one of the standouts for me. Stunning piece.
Well done Lupa. That was one of the standouts for me. Stunning piece.
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matt small-this is england, by slowmo on Nov 9, 2007 17:04:35 GMT 1, Nothing, the eyes do not engage, These eyes were following me wherever I chose to stand last night! Guess we all see things differently
If he was looking at you, he was staring at the top left of your head, lawrence is looking over your shoulder. Sorry man, I just don't feel anything from them. But I am genuinely pleased that other people do, the guy has unquestionable talent.
Nothing, the eyes do not engage, These eyes were following me wherever I chose to stand last night! Guess we all see things differently If he was looking at you, he was staring at the top left of your head, lawrence is looking over your shoulder. Sorry man, I just don't feel anything from them. But I am genuinely pleased that other people do, the guy has unquestionable talent. |
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matt small-this is england, by JD on Nov 9, 2007 17:57:08 GMT 1,  As I said before this is one of my favourite things I wish for (so am a fan of past work) for but after going to the show its just ........................what can I say... all the same, now as someone else said the execution etc is brilliant and far better than what I can do and I hate to criticise but then again all Manchester supporters cant play like Ronaldo right ? So critisism is unfair but as a buyer how many of these would you want? I was just hoping for something different instead of 20 portraits of hoody's ,youths etc. Where does he go from here? I just think great but wont go to the next show unless its different. Saying that I didnt think the prices were that bad but obviously all the best stuff had a red sticker, but would you want more than 1?
As I said before this is one of my favourite things I wish for (so am a fan of past work) for but after going to the show its just ........................what can I say... all the same, now as someone else said the execution etc is brilliant and far better than what I can do and I hate to criticise but then again all Manchester supporters cant play like Ronaldo right ? So critisism is unfair but as a buyer how many of these would you want? I was just hoping for something different instead of 20 portraits of hoody's ,youths etc. Where does he go from here? I just think great but wont go to the next show unless its different. Saying that I didnt think the prices were that bad but obviously all the best stuff had a red sticker, but would you want more than 1? |
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matt small-this is england, by 'bric on Nov 9, 2007 19:13:26 GMT 1, Had a look at lunch time today (and there was still the odd bottle of beer lying around from last night!!) - Wasn't expecting so many pieces on concrete and metal. Can't say I appreciated all the pieces but nice to see something different.
Had a look at lunch time today (and there was still the odd bottle of beer lying around from last night!!) - Wasn't expecting so many pieces on concrete and metal. Can't say I appreciated all the pieces but nice to see something different.
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matt small-this is england, by mike hunt on Nov 9, 2007 19:48:00 GMT 1, Firstly I hate it when city boys make art lovers feel unwelcome. I bumped into someone from school who became a city boy - the tosser said 'I didn't know you were into this kind of thing', which was really stupid, because at school it was all I did. I worked hard to build a career in art/design. He is a sneering, lying idiot with no clue. Rant over
Secondly, i love matt small's technique. It is awesome. Dynamic style with lots of emotion in the subject and mark making. However, I've been itching to see what he was going to do next, because the portrait thing can get tiresome. Conor Harrington uses more elements, so its not so much of a problem. I do worry that Matt needs to do something dramatically different. That said, the photos posted above look stunning. Congratulations.
Firstly I hate it when city boys make art lovers feel unwelcome. I bumped into someone from school who became a city boy - the tosser said 'I didn't know you were into this kind of thing', which was really stupid, because at school it was all I did. I worked hard to build a career in art/design. He is a sneering, lying idiot with no clue. Rant over
Secondly, i love matt small's technique. It is awesome. Dynamic style with lots of emotion in the subject and mark making. However, I've been itching to see what he was going to do next, because the portrait thing can get tiresome. Conor Harrington uses more elements, so its not so much of a problem. I do worry that Matt needs to do something dramatically different. That said, the photos posted above look stunning. Congratulations.
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matt small-this is england, by stuey09 on Nov 9, 2007 19:57:02 GMT 1, Firstly I hate it when city boys make art lovers feel unwelcome. I bumped into someone from school who became a city boy - the tosser said 'I didn't know you were into this kind of thing', which was really stupid, because at school it was all I did. I worked hard to build a career in art/design. He is a sneering, lying idiot with no clue. Rant over
Well done for keeping your cool Mike. Not always easy.
Firstly I hate it when city boys make art lovers feel unwelcome. I bumped into someone from school who became a city boy - the tosser said 'I didn't know you were into this kind of thing', which was really stupid, because at school it was all I did. I worked hard to build a career in art/design. He is a sneering, lying idiot with no clue. Rant over Well done for keeping your cool Mike. Not always easy. |
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matt small-this is england, by carlito on Nov 9, 2007 20:15:23 GMT 1, connor harrington does more by....using beefy botham ..honestly think conor doesn't touch matt ...but each to his own
connor harrington does more by....using beefy botham ..honestly think conor doesn't touch matt ...but each to his own |
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matt small-this is england, by skanky on Nov 9, 2007 20:19:47 GMT 1,  loved this one...now if I just had 10k (inlc tax)....  Great show , Thought the David sculpture piece above was a standout. There were signs of a new direction that I liked a lot. Not sure however about the girl portraits apart from the one on concrete which was a belter. My mate bought Simon so a good night all in
loved this one...now if I just had 10k (inlc tax).... Great show , Thought the David sculpture piece above was a standout. There were signs of a new direction that I liked a lot. Not sure however about the girl portraits apart from the one on concrete which was a belter. My mate bought Simon so a good night all in |
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matt small-this is england, by mike hunt on Nov 9, 2007 20:34:38 GMT 1, What I mean is Conor doesn't just do headshots and uses different scenarios which means his subject matter is a bit more varied. In terms of mark making, Matt Small is streets ahead.
connor harrington does more by....using beefy botham ..honestly think conor doesn't touch matt ...but each to his own
What I mean is Conor doesn't just do headshots and uses different scenarios which means his subject matter is a bit more varied. In terms of mark making, Matt Small is streets ahead. connor harrington does more by....using beefy botham ..honestly think conor doesn't touch matt ...but each to his own |
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matt small-this is england, by manty on Nov 9, 2007 21:32:05 GMT 1, New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"! Meet "Lawrence" That really works for me, love it, well done Gary
New member of my family - Much cheaper to maintain than my existing "young framers to be"! Meet "Lawrence" That really works for me, love it, well done Gary |
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matt small-this is england, by ABC on Nov 9, 2007 21:43:49 GMT 1, I'm so gutted I couldn't make it last night  , far to busy with the third sprog at the moment. I will make an effort to see his stuff next week though. It seems, by looking at the snaps that there was a far wider variety in style than his normal (but still amazing) works, good to see him experimenting with different colour backgrounds etc. Mrframemans new addition is a stunner too, good to see him painting different aspects of the portrait too.
I think the days of getting another to match "Jason" may be over. Its also good to see prices are still just within range. Matt (If your reading ) Looks like the hard work paid off.
I'm so gutted I couldn't make it last night , far to busy with the third sprog at the moment. I will make an effort to see his stuff next week though. It seems, by looking at the snaps that there was a far wider variety in style than his normal (but still amazing) works, good to see him experimenting with different colour backgrounds etc. Mrframemans new addition is a stunner too, good to see him painting different aspects of the portrait too. I think the days of getting another to match "Jason" may be over. Its also good to see prices are still just within range. Matt (If your reading ) Looks like the hard work paid off. |
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matt small-this is england, by dumpsuk on Nov 9, 2007 22:21:28 GMT 1, Fantastic show. Some really really strong work. The pages TLSG ripped from Matt's sketch book to sell from 3 years ago were a mistake.
Fantastic show. Some really really strong work. The pages TLSG ripped from Matt's sketch book to sell from 3 years ago were a mistake.
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matt small-this is england, by Harveyn on Nov 9, 2007 22:25:34 GMT 1, Mike I'm with you, Eric needs a buddy.
So tempted.
Can't wait to see the show on the 24th.
Mike I'm with you, Eric needs a buddy.
So tempted.
Can't wait to see the show on the 24th.
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matt small-this is england, by shavemysoul on Nov 9, 2007 22:57:30 GMT 1, Mike I'm with you, Eric needs a buddy. So tempted. Can't wait to see the show on the 24th.
You won't be disappointed. And I wanna know who nicked 'Martin' from me 
Mike I'm with you, Eric needs a buddy. So tempted. Can't wait to see the show on the 24th. You won't be disappointed. And I wanna know who nicked 'Martin' from me |
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matt small-this is england, by finsburyparkranger on Nov 9, 2007 23:40:10 GMT 1, Where are the pics from last night, nobodys put them up yet? Most of these pictures are his old work? Where's the 3d stuff and the concrete stuff?
Where are the pics from last night, nobodys put them up yet? Most of these pictures are his old work? Where's the 3d stuff and the concrete stuff?
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, far to busy with the third sprog at the moment. I will make an effort to see his stuff next week though. It seems, by looking at the snaps that there was a far wider variety in style than his normal (but still amazing) works, good to see him experimenting with different colour backgrounds etc. Mrframemans new addition is a stunner too, good to see him painting different aspects of the portrait too.
