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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by tomhills on Jan 24, 2007 18:41:14 GMT 1, good to see it's different strokes for different folks on here and the split in opinion is maybe just in adz favour.
just get on this for one minute though; the artist has succeeded already, some may buy his work some may not. at least there are a lot of people talking about it, the sales will keep him going forward and producing more work which will hopefully again divide opinion. the day to lose hope is when no-ones talking about him. surely for an artist indifference is the worst opinion? it's all about getting a reaction.
peace.
BTW it's ยฃ500 for the smurf to those on here but as we all keep saying, if you like it then it doesn't matter - it's what it's worth to you.
good to see it's different strokes for different folks on here and the split in opinion is maybe just in adz favour.
just get on this for one minute though; the artist has succeeded already, some may buy his work some may not. at least there are a lot of people talking about it, the sales will keep him going forward and producing more work which will hopefully again divide opinion. the day to lose hope is when no-ones talking about him. surely for an artist indifference is the worst opinion? it's all about getting a reaction.
peace.
BTW it's ยฃ500 for the smurf to those on here but as we all keep saying, if you like it then it doesn't matter - it's what it's worth to you.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by mammal2 on Jan 24, 2007 18:45:09 GMT 1, You knows its !!!
You knows its !!!
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by Paul on Jan 24, 2007 19:20:18 GMT 1, where can i get one of his paintings?
where can i get one of his paintings?
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by Paul on Jan 24, 2007 19:36:53 GMT 1, sorry - read the thread and found out!
sorry - read the thread and found out!
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by BK83 on Jan 24, 2007 20:11:47 GMT 1, I personally am not a fan -- his ideas are OK at best, and unfortunately, are executed poorly. hate to use Banksy in this comparison (because koukladis is no Banksy!) but what sets Banksy apart form so many up and coming subversive street artists is that Banksy's pieces have depth to them -- not just mentally but physically. sure they are spray painted stencils, but he also incorporates oil paint into those stencil images for shading and shadow effects. your eye does not see this detail at first because you are looking at a complete finished product/image, but if you look a little closer it is there. take happy choppers for instance look at the shadowing and detail on the helicopters and the pink bows.
This koukladis guy is very VERY amatuer -- maybe he is an accomplished artist and that is an aesthetic he is going for -- an unfinished raw sort of look, but I highly doubt it -- his images and paintings do'nt convey this level of artistic talent. It just looks to me like this Koukladis character is a high school kid who lives at home and makes paintings in his parents basement -- not that theres anything wrong with that!
To each his own!
J
I personally am not a fan -- his ideas are OK at best, and unfortunately, are executed poorly. hate to use Banksy in this comparison (because koukladis is no Banksy!) but what sets Banksy apart form so many up and coming subversive street artists is that Banksy's pieces have depth to them -- not just mentally but physically. sure they are spray painted stencils, but he also incorporates oil paint into those stencil images for shading and shadow effects. your eye does not see this detail at first because you are looking at a complete finished product/image, but if you look a little closer it is there. take happy choppers for instance look at the shadowing and detail on the helicopters and the pink bows.
This koukladis guy is very VERY amatuer -- maybe he is an accomplished artist and that is an aesthetic he is going for -- an unfinished raw sort of look, but I highly doubt it -- his images and paintings do'nt convey this level of artistic talent. It just looks to me like this Koukladis character is a high school kid who lives at home and makes paintings in his parents basement -- not that theres anything wrong with that!
To each his own!
J
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by tomhills on Jan 24, 2007 20:40:50 GMT 1, and to own, his each.
good that people on here put artists they find, up for discussion and debate. as they say in my part of the world, life would be a little boring if we all liked the same things.
you haters are wrong though BTW!
peace.
and to own, his each.
good that people on here put artists they find, up for discussion and debate. as they say in my part of the world, life would be a little boring if we all liked the same things.
you haters are wrong though BTW!
peace.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by donkeydaddy on Jan 26, 2007 13:13:16 GMT 1, I'm loving Adam's work and have ordered a smurf canvas and a Father with Bleedin' son canvas. I'm buying them because I love the images and because I think he is an artist with great potential. We are now only looking at his 'early' stuff and if you remember, some of Banksy's early work was rough around the edges (albeit it was largely on the streets and his canvases were probably cheaper). Give Adam the time to develop his art, his ideas and his execution, and the quality of work will follow I'm sure. As it is, I'd be more than happy to also have Cheeky F*****' Pigz, Bleedin' Kid and FUCCCTV on my wall as well and that's from his 'early' stuff! Whether his work goes up in value?That would be nice, but if not I'll be happy with what I've got 
I'm loving Adam's work and have ordered a smurf canvas and a Father with Bleedin' son canvas. I'm buying them because I love the images and because I think he is an artist with great potential. We are now only looking at his 'early' stuff and if you remember, some of Banksy's early work was rough around the edges (albeit it was largely on the streets and his canvases were probably cheaper). Give Adam the time to develop his art, his ideas and his execution, and the quality of work will follow I'm sure. As it is, I'd be more than happy to also have Cheeky F*****' Pigz, Bleedin' Kid and FUCCCTV on my wall as well and that's from his 'early' stuff! Whether his work goes up in value?That would be nice, but if not I'll be happy with what I've got |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by Run Pig Run on Jan 26, 2007 17:49:49 GMT 1, I personally am not a fan -- his ideas are OK at best, and unfortunately, are executed poorly. hate to use Banksy in this comparison (because koukladis is no Banksy!) but what sets Banksy apart form so many up and coming subversive street artists is that Banksy's pieces have depth to them -- not just mentally but physically. sure they are spray painted stencils, but he also incorporates oil paint into those stencil images for shading and shadow effects. your eye does not see this detail at first because you are looking at a complete finished product/image, but if you look a little closer it is there. take happy choppers for instance look at the shadowing and detail on the helicopters and the pink bows. This koukladis guy is very VERY amatuer -- maybe he is an accomplished artist and that is an aesthetic he is going for -- an unfinished raw sort of look, but I highly doubt it -- his images and paintings do'nt convey this level of artistic talent. It just looks to me like this Koukladis character is a high school kid who lives at home and makes paintings in his parents basement -- not that theres anything wrong with that! To each his own! J
I disagree that banksys stuff is detailed - napalm to me looks half finshed, as does queen vic, all the rats are very basic and most of the prints are not stencils but just altered photos with the contrast turned up.....not that it bothers me or banksy, i'm just saying.
I personally am not a fan -- his ideas are OK at best, and unfortunately, are executed poorly. hate to use Banksy in this comparison (because koukladis is no Banksy!) but what sets Banksy apart form so many up and coming subversive street artists is that Banksy's pieces have depth to them -- not just mentally but physically. sure they are spray painted stencils, but he also incorporates oil paint into those stencil images for shading and shadow effects. your eye does not see this detail at first because you are looking at a complete finished product/image, but if you look a little closer it is there. take happy choppers for instance look at the shadowing and detail on the helicopters and the pink bows. This koukladis guy is very VERY amatuer -- maybe he is an accomplished artist and that is an aesthetic he is going for -- an unfinished raw sort of look, but I highly doubt it -- his images and paintings do'nt convey this level of artistic talent. It just looks to me like this Koukladis character is a high school kid who lives at home and makes paintings in his parents basement -- not that theres anything wrong with that! To each his own! J I disagree that banksys stuff is detailed - napalm to me looks half finshed, as does queen vic, all the rats are very basic and most of the prints are not stencils but just altered photos with the contrast turned up.....not that it bothers me or banksy, i'm just saying. |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by bond on Jan 31, 2007 15:38:32 GMT 1, ;D hi all - Just had a mail to say my Cheeky pigz are ready for collection !! - lovely stuff !! ;D
;D hi all - Just had a mail to say my Cheeky pigz are ready for collection !! - lovely stuff !! ;D
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by corblimeylimey on Jan 31, 2007 18:05:56 GMT 1, ;D hi all - Just had a mail to say my Cheeky pigz are ready for collection !! - lovely stuff !! ;D
Post some pics here when you get it.
;D hi all - Just had a mail to say my Cheeky pigz are ready for collection !! - lovely stuff !! ;D Post some pics here when you get it. |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by chippyminton on Jan 31, 2007 23:36:16 GMT 1, Adam Koukoudakis - A great scrabble score, and an average (I'm being kind) artist.
only my opinion, before I get shot to pieces 
Adam Koukoudakis - A great scrabble score, and an average (I'm being kind) artist. only my opinion, before I get shot to pieces |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by atomcore on Jan 31, 2007 23:41:13 GMT 1, I think this thread is exhausted now.
I think this thread is exhausted now.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by romanywg on Feb 1, 2007 1:27:36 GMT 1, Adam Koukoudakis - A great scrabble score, and an average (I'm being kind) artist. That's very good...'a great scrabble score'.... well it made me laugh. I'll stick with my Cautys. Gee what you could buy of his for ยฃ500 and he's really well established.
Adam Koukoudakis - A great scrabble score, and an average (I'm being kind) artist. That's very good...'a great scrabble score'.... well it made me laugh. I'll stick with my Cautys. Gee what you could buy of his for ยฃ500 and he's really well established. |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by chrisps303 on Feb 19, 2007 20:21:03 GMT 1, Ive finally got my pictures from adam and i am more than happy, the bleedin smurf looks much better in the flesh, i will try and take some pictures this weekend and post them up.
Got cheeky fuckin pigs and Too much bush not enough hoody so i will take them to framers this weekend and when i get them back i will post pictures of them.
Ive finally got my pictures from adam and i am more than happy, the bleedin smurf looks much better in the flesh, i will try and take some pictures this weekend and post them up.
Got cheeky fuckin pigs and Too much bush not enough hoody so i will take them to framers this weekend and when i get them back i will post pictures of them.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by sausageboonwee on Feb 19, 2007 21:45:08 GMT 1, I can't believe this guy is still getting forum space. Finally Zeus has a rival!
I can't believe this guy is still getting forum space. Finally Zeus has a rival!
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by irf2112 on Feb 20, 2007 0:12:17 GMT 1, I dont buy art because the 'artist' has attended a certain college etc. I think thats pompus and street artist is the opposite of the 'poncy' art establisment.
As for Adam, my opinion is my own. Some of Adams stuff is ok some is not to my liking. But hey that's art. If he floats your boat - great. And good luck to him.
But for sheer cleverness you have guys like Mr.Aitch who can do this:
And for a fraction of the price... But then are you buying art because you like it or are you trying to back the next horse that wins the grand national...
I dont buy art because the 'artist' has attended a certain college etc. I think thats pompus and street artist is the opposite of the 'poncy' art establisment. As for Adam, my opinion is my own. Some of Adams stuff is ok some is not to my liking. But hey that's art. If he floats your boat - great. And good luck to him. But for sheer cleverness you have guys like Mr.Aitch who can do this: And for a fraction of the price... But then are you buying art because you like it or are you trying to back the next horse that wins the grand national... |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by manchestermike on Feb 20, 2007 11:25:07 GMT 1, I dont buy art because the 'artist' has attended a certain college etc. I think thats pompus and street artist is the opposite of the 'poncy' art establisment. As for Adam, my opinion is my own. Some of Adams stuff is ok some is not to my liking. But hey that's art. If he floats your boat - great. And good luck to him. But for sheer cleverness you have guys like Mr.Aitch who can do this: And for a fraction of the price... But then are you buying art because you like it or are you trying to back the next horse that wins the grand national...
That's class
What's his site again?
I dont buy art because the 'artist' has attended a certain college etc. I think thats pompus and street artist is the opposite of the 'poncy' art establisment. As for Adam, my opinion is my own. Some of Adams stuff is ok some is not to my liking. But hey that's art. If he floats your boat - great. And good luck to him. But for sheer cleverness you have guys like Mr.Aitch who can do this: And for a fraction of the price... But then are you buying art because you like it or are you trying to back the next horse that wins the grand national... That's class What's his site again? |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by gbh on Feb 20, 2007 12:01:25 GMT 1, www.misteraitch.co.uk/
he's often hanging out on the Cauty forum, top geezer
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by manchestermike on Jul 1, 2007 14:17:12 GMT 1, Well you can't miss him... threads all over the place about him
Again... WHY the splodges, makes an ok image look shit
Well you can't miss him... threads all over the place about him
Again... WHY the splodges, makes an ok image look shit
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by BK83 on Jul 2, 2007 19:23:31 GMT 1, Absolutely agree ManchesterMike -- they're completely irrelevant. By using the paint drips he says something completely different about the image. it's all you notice and totally detracts from the concept. I hate to be the one to say it, because I know people love Koukadakis so much (although cant figure out why), but that sort of thing truly is the mark of amatuer artistic talent. There I said it. Flame away.
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I only say this because a lot of artists seem to use this technique of the drips and splatters without really thinking about it's usage. I agree ins some instances it is indeed effective and an absolute must in a piece, but a lot of artists use it without understanding the artistic merit behind it. Whenever this is done the artists is essentially referencing Jackson Pollock and the problem with that is that by referencing him you draw the viewer into a relationship with the artist and Pollock and quite Frankly -- Pollock did it best. Koukadakis is not using the paint drips here for visual referencing to the art, he is merely using them as a visual aesthetic that instead of adding value to the image severely detracts value.
Absolutely agree ManchesterMike -- they're completely irrelevant. By using the paint drips he says something completely different about the image. it's all you notice and totally detracts from the concept. I hate to be the one to say it, because I know people love Koukadakis so much (although cant figure out why), but that sort of thing truly is the mark of amatuer artistic talent. There I said it. Flame away.
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I only say this because a lot of artists seem to use this technique of the drips and splatters without really thinking about it's usage. I agree ins some instances it is indeed effective and an absolute must in a piece, but a lot of artists use it without understanding the artistic merit behind it. Whenever this is done the artists is essentially referencing Jackson Pollock and the problem with that is that by referencing him you draw the viewer into a relationship with the artist and Pollock and quite Frankly -- Pollock did it best. Koukadakis is not using the paint drips here for visual referencing to the art, he is merely using them as a visual aesthetic that instead of adding value to the image severely detracts value.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by finsburyparkranger on Jul 2, 2007 19:32:42 GMT 1, Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state.
Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by stuey09 on Jul 2, 2007 19:35:58 GMT 1, Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state.
He might have thought he was head of state, FPR, but that job belongs to the Queen.
Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state. He might have thought he was head of state, FPR, but that job belongs to the Queen. |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by finsburyparkranger on Jul 2, 2007 19:43:45 GMT 1, Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state. He might have thought he was head of state, FPR, but that job belongs to the Queen.
Oh yeah, jesus he even had me fooled. ;D
Yep they annoy me as well. Great image but overkilled with trying too hard. When he strips them off I might be very interested in getting a print. Its even more pertinent now that blair could hyperthitcally get done for crimes against humanity because he has no protection as being head of state. He might have thought he was head of state, FPR, but that job belongs to the Queen. Oh yeah, jesus he even had me fooled. ;D |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by chrisps303 on Jul 2, 2007 20:36:51 GMT 1, I have to agree, im a fan of adams stuff but i dont like those splodges/drips hes used. I much prefer it without them.
I have to agree, im a fan of adams stuff but i dont like those splodges/drips hes used. I much prefer it without them.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by corblimeylimey on Jul 3, 2007 19:19:42 GMT 1, He must have a reason for putting them there, I'd like to hear the explanation.
He must have a reason for putting them there, I'd like to hear the explanation.
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by State of Play on Nov 20, 2007 12:58:46 GMT 1, we've also got a silent auction running on 3 original pieces that adam koukoudakis did especially for the second issue. its to raise money for Anti - Slavery International and state of play.
might be a chance to get hold of some original koukoudakis work.
you can view the art by downloading the pdf on the news page on our website.
www.stateofplayzine.com
would be good to hear what you think of the pieces...
we've also got a silent auction running on 3 original pieces that adam koukoudakis did especially for the second issue. its to raise money for Anti - Slavery International and state of play. might be a chance to get hold of some original koukoudakis work. you can view the art by downloading the pdf on the news page on our website. www.stateofplayzine.comwould be good to hear what you think of the pieces... |
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by jboy on May 3, 2007 1:29:38 GMT 1, Hi guys, i'm one of those who tends to just hang around on here if i'm honest with you, but i enjoy reading everything on here and hearing about the latest stuff!
I am posting my first post (if thats correct English) about Adam Koukoudakis who i saw at Lazinc a while ago. Could anyone tell me more about his work or what he has done. I've seen a few bits but i am looking to buy some of his stuff when i can find some for sale!!
Hi guys, i'm one of those who tends to just hang around on here if i'm honest with you, but i enjoy reading everything on here and hearing about the latest stuff!
I am posting my first post (if thats correct English) about Adam Koukoudakis who i saw at Lazinc a while ago. Could anyone tell me more about his work or what he has done. I've seen a few bits but i am looking to buy some of his stuff when i can find some for sale!!
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Adam Koukoudakis ๐ฌ๐ง New Paintings โข Art For Sale & Wanted, by andrewd on May 3, 2007 7:57:47 GMT 1, Yes I remember the piece in the group show at Laz, the big one with Tony Blair in it. 'Fraid I don't know anything else about him. Why not give Laz a ring?
Yes I remember the piece in the group show at Laz, the big one with Tony Blair in it. 'Fraid I don't know anything else about him. Why not give Laz a ring?
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