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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Aug 26, 2011 8:27:17 GMT 1, Graffik Gallery is proud to announce the first solo show of โstenciler supremoโ Tee Wat on the 15th September 2011, which will run for 3 weeks. On the opening evening you can expect an open bar, and live 5 hr DJ set from yours truly.
Tee Wat is Graffik's bestselling resident street artist whose work is composed of equal undertones of controversy and humour. With his acutely trained media eye and incisive irony Tee Watโs murals and canvases confront our indulging consumer society with spray-can painted satire.
In his unique brand of Pop, Pap and Pulp Tee Wat has captured the hearts of many and those are all eagerly awaiting to see whatโs next. Within his repertoire are portrayals of gangsters, multi-nationals, evolution, politics, religion, the class system and general Mickey taking in a stenciled bow of wry subversion.
What perhaps is most understated is that he does not require a production team. All his ideas are original and he cuts his own stencils. Tee Wat is a modern master craftsman who shuns the limelight and instead lets his work do the talking. He specialises in stencils but also wheat pastes and many other forms of street art including road signs and billboards along with mock adverts.
Despite his modesty, Tee Watโs work has shone through with a piercing edge which means his stenciling onslaught can be considered some of the most interesting and sociologically lively work on the streets of London today. He can guarantee to brighten up the ever grim days with a smile, striking at the very heart of our consumer society.
Tee Wat Solo Exhibition When: Thursday 15 September, 6.30pm Where: Graffik Gallery. 284 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 5TE RSVP for Private View is essential: art@graffikgallery.co.uk
Also see this brilliant thread from 2008: urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=ukartists&action=display&thread=29747
Graffik Gallery is proud to announce the first solo show of โstenciler supremoโ Tee Wat on the 15th September 2011, which will run for 3 weeks. On the opening evening you can expect an open bar, and live 5 hr DJ set from yours truly. Tee Wat is Graffik's bestselling resident street artist whose work is composed of equal undertones of controversy and humour. With his acutely trained media eye and incisive irony Tee Watโs murals and canvases confront our indulging consumer society with spray-can painted satire. In his unique brand of Pop, Pap and Pulp Tee Wat has captured the hearts of many and those are all eagerly awaiting to see whatโs next. Within his repertoire are portrayals of gangsters, multi-nationals, evolution, politics, religion, the class system and general Mickey taking in a stenciled bow of wry subversion. What perhaps is most understated is that he does not require a production team. All his ideas are original and he cuts his own stencils. Tee Wat is a modern master craftsman who shuns the limelight and instead lets his work do the talking. He specialises in stencils but also wheat pastes and many other forms of street art including road signs and billboards along with mock adverts. Despite his modesty, Tee Watโs work has shone through with a piercing edge which means his stenciling onslaught can be considered some of the most interesting and sociologically lively work on the streets of London today. He can guarantee to brighten up the ever grim days with a smile, striking at the very heart of our consumer society. Tee Wat Solo Exhibition When: Thursday 15 September, 6.30pm Where: Graffik Gallery. 284 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 5TE RSVP for Private View is essential: art@graffikgallery.co.ukAlso see this brilliant thread from 2008: urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=ukartists&action=display&thread=29747
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Deux Spin
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Aug 26, 2011 8:35:49 GMT 1, Flyer
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shower
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by shower on Aug 26, 2011 11:23:42 GMT 1, Pretty much the funniest thing I have ever read. So many amazing one liners based around obtuse statements to try to entice 'clients' to splash their cash around!
Pretty much the funniest thing I have ever read. So many amazing one liners based around obtuse statements to try to entice 'clients' to splash their cash around!
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Cocteau 101 on Aug 26, 2011 23:14:50 GMT 1, Why? It makes me want to slit my wrists.
Why? It makes me want to slit my wrists.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Sacked... on Aug 26, 2011 23:49:45 GMT 1, Is this irony central ?
Is this irony central ?
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Deux Spin
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Aug 28, 2011 9:25:46 GMT 1, Despite the overzealous press release (written neither by myself, nor the artist) I think his work speaks for itself and T.WAT doesn't deserve negative press before his first solo show.
Its only fair to take a look at the gallery/thread posted above before making your mind up on the show.
Despite the overzealous press release (written neither by myself, nor the artist) I think his work speaks for itself and T.WAT doesn't deserve negative press before his first solo show.
Its only fair to take a look at the gallery/thread posted above before making your mind up on the show.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by v3rm33r on Aug 28, 2011 9:53:49 GMT 1, Let his work speak for itself, not the press release!! Have liked his work for a long time and wish him well with his first solo show.
Let his work speak for itself, not the press release!! Have liked his work for a long time and wish him well with his first solo show.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by des77 on Aug 28, 2011 10:31:05 GMT 1, Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils
Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils
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Deux Spin
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Aug 28, 2011 20:21:13 GMT 1, Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils
Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did?
Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work.
Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did? Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Warm Gun on Aug 28, 2011 21:32:39 GMT 1, I liked his Hung Parliament piece.
I liked his Hung Parliament piece.
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Deux Spin
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Sept 13, 2011 8:54:17 GMT 1, The show is coming up this Thursday, some preview images:
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.279133478779508.88263.195655667127290&type=1
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.275699215789601.87603.195655667127290&type=1
Be great to see some of you there!
The show is coming up this Thursday, some preview images: www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.279133478779508.88263.195655667127290&type=1 www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.275699215789601.87603.195655667127290&type=1 Be great to see some of you there!
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Sept 15, 2011 17:00:49 GMT 1, Hopefully see some of you tonight.
The event is sponsored by Absolut Vodka, and I'll be playing a 5 hour set!!!! At the door please mention you are a friend of mine (Cedric) to guarantee entry.
Hopefully see some of you tonight.
The event is sponsored by Absolut Vodka, and I'll be playing a 5 hour set!!!! At the door please mention you are a friend of mine (Cedric) to guarantee entry.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by maumau93 on Sept 15, 2011 17:41:37 GMT 1,
saw that stencil down at one foot in the grove always wondered who it was by, nice one man its quality
saw that stencil down at one foot in the grove always wondered who it was by, nice one man its quality
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Shoot Again on Sept 22, 2011 15:19:14 GMT 1, Here is the Sale Brochure... no idea of what's still available for sale as the gallery was closed when I went there on monday (driving accross all London) !
issuu.com/francistaloen/docs/sales_brochure_twat_exhibition
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by alexnh123 on Sept 22, 2011 15:48:41 GMT 1,
what made you do that!? At a guess i'd say probably all of it. What a close shave you had!!
what made you do that!? At a guess i'd say probably all of it. What a close shave you had!!
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shower
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by shower on Sept 22, 2011 15:58:54 GMT 1, WOAH! Does the same bloke that writes the hilarious press releases also set the gallery prices?!
WOAH! Does the same bloke that writes the hilarious press releases also set the gallery prices?!
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by hunter007 on Sept 22, 2011 16:03:04 GMT 1, Great review there , makes me want to go along
Great review there , makes me want to go along
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by alexnh123 on Sept 22, 2011 16:33:39 GMT 1, Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did? Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work.
No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy.
Have to say his freehand stuff is far superior to the stencils Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did? Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work. No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by e15makaveli on Sept 22, 2011 17:26:35 GMT 1, aleznh123 +1
aleznh123 +1
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by T*3 on Sept 22, 2011 21:33:03 GMT 1, he cuts his own stencils. As do 99.9% of stencil artists I imagine
lol ;D
he cuts his own stencils. As do 99.9% of stencil artists I imagine lol ;D
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by 11 on Sept 23, 2011 10:09:25 GMT 1, Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did? Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work. No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy.
Its unfortunate to see such snobbery especially in the urban art scene. Banksy is not the best stencil artist ever. What sets him above the rest is the social / global relevance, irony, wit, humour, that he manages to portray so well in a very simple way. T.wats work is the first I've seen for a long time that delivers a lot of those same concepts
I'll be buying his work for sure and think he will be an artist we're going to see a lot more from.
Agreed. Did you see the Sonic piece he did? Will be interesting to see a gallery full of his work. No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy. Its unfortunate to see such snobbery especially in the urban art scene. Banksy is not the best stencil artist ever. What sets him above the rest is the social / global relevance, irony, wit, humour, that he manages to portray so well in a very simple way. T.wats work is the first I've seen for a long time that delivers a lot of those same concepts I'll be buying his work for sure and think he will be an artist we're going to see a lot more from.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Sept 23, 2011 14:01:28 GMT 1, 11, well said. I find it sad to see people slating an artist during his first show. The press release is not a reflection of who T.WAT is an artist. The people from here who came on the opening night were pleasantly surprised by his work.
Take a look at this thread for more info on the artist: urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=ukartists&action=display&thread=29747
If you viewed his exhibition and didn't like it, fair enough. Until then he deserves a chance.
11, well said. I find it sad to see people slating an artist during his first show. The press release is not a reflection of who T.WAT is an artist. The people from here who came on the opening night were pleasantly surprised by his work. Take a look at this thread for more info on the artist: urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=ukartists&action=display&thread=29747If you viewed his exhibition and didn't like it, fair enough. Until then he deserves a chance.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by T*3 on Sept 23, 2011 15:04:27 GMT 1, I wasnt slating the artist, just found that comment to be funny. I like T.wats work and he is a nice bloke, i even own a peice of his artwork.
I wasnt slating the artist, just found that comment to be funny. I like T.wats work and he is a nice bloke, i even own a peice of his artwork.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Happy Shopper on Sept 23, 2011 15:21:21 GMT 1, Deax Spin is it your gallery, or do you just work there?
Deax Spin is it your gallery, or do you just work there?
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by alexnh123 on Sept 23, 2011 15:45:15 GMT 1, No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy. Its unfortunate to see such snobbery especially in the urban art scene. Banksy is not the best stencil artist ever. What sets him above the rest is the social / global relevance, irony, wit, humour, that he manages to portray so well in a very simple way. T.wats work is the first I've seen for a long time that delivers a lot of those same concepts I'll be buying his work for sure and think he will be an artist we're going to see a lot more from.
" a lot of those same concepts " exactly. Long and short is he's just too late to the game if he want's to do his verison of, or get into the style of, another artist. No amount of rent-a-hype is going to enable you to muscle your way to the front of the que, sorry to disapoint you. I personally can't stand it when people tell me; this guy is one to watch, or derivitive of. The cream rises to the top of it's own accord.
No it won't. It will be predictable and disapointing. But hey, this isn't a show for us. He's way too late for that. This is a show for people who have just discovered street art, or have never heard of Banksy. Its unfortunate to see such snobbery especially in the urban art scene. Banksy is not the best stencil artist ever. What sets him above the rest is the social / global relevance, irony, wit, humour, that he manages to portray so well in a very simple way. T.wats work is the first I've seen for a long time that delivers a lot of those same concepts I'll be buying his work for sure and think he will be an artist we're going to see a lot more from. " a lot of those same concepts " exactly. Long and short is he's just too late to the game if he want's to do his verison of, or get into the style of, another artist. No amount of rent-a-hype is going to enable you to muscle your way to the front of the que, sorry to disapoint you. I personally can't stand it when people tell me; this guy is one to watch, or derivitive of. The cream rises to the top of it's own accord.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Sept 23, 2011 16:09:47 GMT 1, Happy Shopper - I DJ at Graffik for certain openings, and try to add events which aren't listed here. e.g. this one, and the Stik show in October. This time I simply copy/pasted the press release.
Happy Shopper - I DJ at Graffik for certain openings, and try to add events which aren't listed here. e.g. this one, and the Stik show in October. This time I simply copy/pasted the press release.
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by alexnh123 on Sept 23, 2011 17:07:09 GMT 1, Happy Shopper - I DJ at Graffik for certain openings, and try to add events which aren't listed here. e.g. this one, and the Stik show in October. This time I simply copy/pasted the press release.
jokes aside though, are you ever involved with any serious shows/artists?
Happy Shopper - I DJ at Graffik for certain openings, and try to add events which aren't listed here. e.g. this one, and the Stik show in October. This time I simply copy/pasted the press release. jokes aside though, are you ever involved with any serious shows/artists?
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T.WAT Solo Show on 15th September 2011, by Deux Spin on Sept 23, 2011 20:55:56 GMT 1, alexnh123 - thanks for taking your time to comment here, people seem to be looking forward to Stik's show on the 6th
alexnh123 - thanks for taking your time to comment here, people seem to be looking forward to Stik's show on the 6th
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