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The Artistic Republic Of Garston |
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| Garston Is declaring Independence |
| Posted 1 November 2007 |
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People of Garston, join the friendly revolution, we need YOU!
Friends, locals and Garstonians lend us your ears, the plans and proposals for the garston Embassy will be exclusively revealed to you at a special Event...........
The people of Garston are cordially invited to an embassy party with ceremonial bonfire celebrating the launch of ' The Artist Republic Of Garston'.
Come along to the Wellington Street School building on Saturday 3rd November from 2pm to 7pm All Welcome |
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There will be:
Balcony performances
Bonfire and fireworks
Presentation of the Embassy installation plans and proposals for the long term permanent use of the building
Launch of promotional scheme for local businesses
Lots of Ferrero Rocher
Opportunities to join up as ambassadors and volunteers
Food and drink fit for a garden party bonfire…..
Garston is to get a major art installation by artist Michael Trainor that will see the disused Wellington Street School Garston transformed into “The Garston Embassy” as part of plans to develop the school into a Community Arts and Creative Business Centre complete with its own mini revolution from May to December 2008.
As part of the year of the Capital of Culture, this project is one of three ‘People's Palaces' for Liverpool, Metal Kensington, and Rotunda Kirkdale. The Artistic Republic Of Garston is based on Garston's its historic spirit of independence.
Artist Michael Trainer says" This is a major opportunity to focus attention on Garstons potential as a creative centre and the long term plans for a cultural village with its physical and cultural regeneration".
"Its going to be about bringing together artists, creative businesses and residents to kick start the artist republic of Garston" He Contd " Lets declare the area's independence and create a stronghold for the future of The Garston Cultural Village"
The Revolution will focus on Garston's potential as a creative centre with a view to the longer term physical and cultural regeneration of the area.
Alex Corina Artist Campaigner who has led the campaign to declare Garston a cultural Village says "the ‘Artistic Republic of Garston" is about declaring the area's independence to create a unique approach to the regeneration of Garston through the arts and creative industries."
Alex contd " The Garston Embassy is the culmination of a 4 year campaign to bring derelict buildingsback into use in Wellington Street to create a permanent home to an artskills schools and Community arts project" |
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| A Novel Way to Sell a House |
| Posted 19 March 2007 |
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The lengths people will go to, to sell their house. We thought we had seen everything at the Halifax Estate Agents but well known Liverpool Artist Alex Corina has come up with a novel way to attract interest in his property. He has organised an Open Day and Exhibition of art at the property in Monksferry Walk, Aigburth. On Sunday 1 st April, between 1pm and 5pm in the afternoon. |
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Recently divorced Alex says " I always fancied the idea of a 'closing down sale' when we sold the house. I can't take all the work on the walls with me because I'm looking to size down so to combine the symbolism of 'moving on' with an exhibition and Open Day to publicise the house sale is perfect" .
Alex cont'd "Humour and fun is part of my art. I hope the Open Day will be fun so whether you are moving to Liverpool and looking for a house or live in Merseyside come and join us'
If you would like to attend the open viewing of Alex's property or would simple like to come along and enjoy the art on display please contact:
Halifax Estate Agents in Allerton on 0151 734 4911.
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| Exhibition - Phil Disley |
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You are invited to a preview of Phil's Work at the Slaughterhouse |
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73 St Mary's Road
Garston
Liverpool |
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| Wednesday 7
March 2007 6pm - 8pm |
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Exhibition continues until Wednesday
4 April 2007 |
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Liverpool based Phil
Disley is regarded as one of Britains leading newspaper
and magazine illustrators. His work has been seen in amongst
other titles, The Times, The Guardian, The Spectator, The
Financial Times, The London Evening News, Esquire and GQ. |
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Viewing by appointment – contact
Alex Corina on 07763 388 509 |
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| www.phildisley.com |
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“Phil's
caricatures tell you more about their subjects than a
photograph ever could, they are revealing and often tinged
with humour. His illustrations are minor graphic masterpieces
of compression, He somehow manages to communicate complex
concepts in drawings that look deceptively simple.”
Roger Browning – Head
of Design
The
Guardian Newspaper |
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“With his wicked, witty and deliciously
funny caracatures, Phil Disley lays bare the unseemly underbelly
of modern society. He truly is the Ralph Steadman of his
generation.”
Gillian de Bono – Editor, How to
Spend it
Associate Editor, Financial Times |
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Sponsored by:
The Gulshan
Indian Restaurant
Aigburth Road
www.gulshan-liverpool.com |
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| 'Maypole on the Mersey' |
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| Photo: Artist Chris Vine and Lewis Biggs at the launch of Chris's latest work ‘Maypole on The Mersey' at Garstons Slaughterhouse 73 Gallery in January. |
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| Exclusive Offer: |
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| 'Maypole on the Mersey' |
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Art Works In Liverpool take great pleasure in being able to offer a special edition of 20 numbered signed artist proofs of the Maypole In The Mersey.
Now available on a first come first served basis.
The print is will also be available in a limited edition of 250. |
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| It may look like an easy thing to do - maypole dancing in the Mersey - but if
you think about it there are many onsiderations and hazards; wind speed and
direction, the height of the pole and the length of the ribbons.
Will it be high or low tide? Will there be squabbles over which ferry gets
what colour ribbon? Will there be full radio contact maintained between all
ferries? Will the captains remember the dance sequences? Will the ships'
horns be in tune and keep to the rhythm?
The rehearsals hadn't gone too well - 'a good sign', some said, 'because that
means they'll get it right on the day'.
On the first of May, in bright sunshine, the Iris, Daffodil, Woodchurch,
Bluebell, Tulip, Snowdrop, Primrose, Waterlilly, Shamrock, Rose, Pansy and
Crocus danced all afternoon until their propellers ached. |
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