Eddie - it took me a little while but i guess this means Pissed myself laughing? ;D

Silky - clearly its easy to jump on the bandwagon where Cartrain is concerned and state that you do not like his work, but in many cases, there seem to be more people who do not appreciate his efforts than like them. Agreed people should have open minds, and generally they do on here, up to the point where they actually see art like this, then the minds are made up.

Its not a case of keeping your mind open i don't think. Most people probably make a decision about most art that they buy in a split second. I like it. I don't like it. In most cases its probably as simple as that.

Cartrain has been given solid advice on here before, mainly from people who represent his target audience, so its up to him to accept it and think outside of the box and create intesting and thought provoking art, not follow in the shadows of more talented people. But from what I've seen mostly, i think the above comment about the work he produces being barely above A level art student standards, is quite valid.

This scene is being mired with totally substandard art to fill the void while people wait for the more established artists to spark their interest and excitement in the scene again. Fair enough there is a space to be filled by lesser known and cheaper artists, like the recent Vihils release, but this scene cannot sustain every tom dick and harry computer cutting a stencil and flogging it through any one of the many substandard wannabe galleries that have now appeared. Something has to give and I fear it already has started.

That's Nicholas Parsons, my friend.

Check here for a quick profile : www.ukgameshows.com/page/index.php?title=Nicholas_Parsons

Cartrain may have not been born before Sale Of The Century finished, but his homage to the Parson's legend is duly noted.


;D


PS - which gameshow did this Bush person present? Never heard of him.

not for me but very affordable for someone who would like to buy it and a nice low edition.

40 pounds ?

is that not affordable ?

It's cheap you're right. Got my threads mixed up. Whoopsie.

I dont think it's worth £40 though but at least they have lowered their asking price on his work now. It was ridiculous previously.

The original Guernica by Pablo Picasso depicted the Nazi German bombing of Guernica, Spain, by twenty-eight bombers, on April 26, 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. The attack killed between 250 and 1,600 people, and many more were injured.
What does this 'Guernica' depict? A girl in skates, a clock, a cockrel, Johnny Rotten. P L E A S E !

I think it depicts the jumping on the bandwagon of anyone looking to make a few quid out of the scene.

But respect to Cartrain for getting out there on the street, F- more work needed

definitely. I'd much rather see one great piece than loads of little shit ones.

rather than bashing the lad, i'll just say I'd rather he came up with some decent images that actually made a point.

(and stop stencilling next to banksy's work. Fame and talent by association??)

lets keep this priceless statement for posterity:

"East London graffiti artist Cartrain is making a big name for himself.

Cartrain first started doing graffiti when he was 12 and soon came up with his now recognisable signature. The Artist is now taking the art, graffiti, and political world by storm.

His work has started to appear across Central London. Brick Lane and Hackney, seem to be areas favoured by Cartrain. Banners carrying his distinctive emblem have been seen hanging from bridges and his stencils have been sprayed on walls opposite the Houses of Parliament. His work often depicts political figures including Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and George Bush. He also satirises the famous logos of the fast food companies KFC and McDonalds. Cartrain has stated: "People that think graffiti is a nuisance should open their eyes. Graffiti doesn't tell people to buy crap they don't want, unlike advertising. I consider my work artistic and creative, not mindless rubbish designed to annoy people.

"I find it very offensive when big companies have big adverts that make you feel small unless you buy their crap".

"Councils are very quick to tell you how much graffiti costs but not so quick to tell you how much they get from advertising."

Cartrain's profile continues to increase thanks to his high volume of work across the city and his contributions to the YouTube website. His work even appears in the music video for the song 'Glory Days' by Just Jack.

Cartrain's finest hour came when he sneaked a fake exhibit into the British Museum. He produced a plate titled Nike Footwear (sic) and hung it in the museum while a friend filmed him in the act. The information accompanying it claimed it dated from 2800 BC and showed a man wearing trendy Nike footwear, "made for pennies and sold for pounds". The museum has insisted it was removed within a few hours, but Cartrain maintains it was on display for three days. The incident received coverage on the London Tonight television programme and a clip from the show, as well as Cartrain's original footage can be seen on Youtube. The stunt was reminiscent of the Bristol graffiti artist Banksy, someone Cartrain has always admired. Cartrain states: "The British Museum idea was Banksy's. He has been a huge inspiration for me. "I've sent him a few emails showing him my work and he sent me a signed piece of his work in the post. I went to an exhibition and a similar piece, but unsigned, went for £10,000."

Cartrain wishes to continue taking sideswipes at companies and politicians. A true voice of the people."

100 artworks rhetoric truly blows...Cartrain keep trying...I guess

The thing is you won't
you'll just sit at your keyboard slagging off anyone with the motivation to get out there themselves, whilst waiting for POW to release the next Banksy

Mean, Nasty and Spiteful, Only the working class repond with comments that show not only the need to be victims of themselves but also a need to demonstrate their tiresome wit with an ego that hangs over their heads like an upsidedown triangle. Going down the side of this kid with a key justs proves some hold an ideology that heard like sheep. i thought this forum was for articulate debate but many see it as a place to gain spiteful pleasure with their turgid comments SHAME.
this kid ticks all the rigth boxes if you care to that a closer look his a visual poet and i'll put my money where my mouth is Romany wg you cliam to know so much about guernica with your April 26 th 1937 bit so you obviously have read the history of the work But you fail to mention that like CARTRAINS GUERNICA there is no specific depiction of warfare in this work nor is there any emphasis on war. Its an allegorical symbol of terror only(lightbulbs and candlesticks)
Take another look mate To leave comment that only demonstate your superior knowlege with your upsidedown triangle only goes to show you toolike to bully a boy that might oneday prove to be a canary in a coalmine BEETHOVEN was Deaf so why the iPOD and GASMASKS on wornout old queens is so 2001 mate
Art is totally objective These subjective mean spirited comments only go to prove you cannot look beyond wall decoration Why dont we all when we finish with this kids Talents tear in to Hush, Coryright BOTUSK LEER and anyone else that offer up their talents for our mean unfed egos. YOUR SPORT IS NOT MINE
CARTRAIN MATEY DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THIS TORRID OF ABUSE