Exhibitions
Thursday 1st March - Late July 2012
Eggs No Soldiers and other Unseen Moments
An Exhibition by Teacake Design and the Late Tom Culley
From March 1st 2012 Teacake will be exhibiting a special collection of photographs taken by the late Tom Culley. Split over two venues, this installation of large-scale images offers a glimpse into the varied past times of one man and his closest companions.
Discovered inadvertently, these images taken from a collection of over 5000 meticulously cherished slides portray life through the eyes of an accomplished amateur photographer. Always fascinated by the colourful antics of ordinary people enjoying extraordinary activities this perspective is both personal and insightful.
Tom’s passion for photography was simple; his aim was to preserve the funniest, most charming, most special and most poignant moments in order to share them with his loved ones.
Now we are lucky enough to be able to share them with you in the form of ‘Eggs no Soldiers’‚ at Common and ‚’A Pint of Mixed’ at Port Street Beer House.
/ BIOGRAPHY
Born on the 17th August 1925, Thomas Culley attended St Peters School, Accrington. In 1939 he was apprenticed as a painter and decorator at Milton Fodens. Before joining the Royal Navy as an Able Seamen in the Gunnery Branch Battleship King George V in 1943. As part of the Pacific fleet he was present at the formal surrender of the Japanese in Tokyo Bay 1945.
Returning home, Tom joined the Lancashire County Fire Brigade and served as a Sub Officer for 30 years at Accrington Fire Station. He received the long service medal and good conduct medal in 1971 before retiring in 1980. As a keen fisherman and model boat enthusiast Tom enjoyed a full itinerary of hobbies including painting, drawing and shooting cine films. An avid reader, he also had an extensive knowledge of local history. Tom died at the age of 84 in Lancashire on the 8th April 2010.
Launch night Thursday 1st March 6pm / Kestrel Suite, Common
Part two ‘A Pint of Mixed’ launches 7.30pm at Port Street Beer House
Thursday 8th March - Mid July 2012
CHURCH OF THE MYSTIC EGG
An Exhibition by SAVWO and Steve Hockett
Centered around a book entitled ‘A study on the beliefs and practices of COTME‘ by Dr.E.Orloff that the two artists found in a second hand occult bookshop.
The book presents an in depth study on the Church of the Mystic Egg, an infamous cult that all but died out in the late 18th century. Key diagrams and illustrations from the book have been restored and will be presented at large scale on the walls of Common.
“Lightest of all are the slumbers of Egg, who may be awakened by the veriest novice in the art. Egg lies drowsing beyond the Great Gate, hideous in form, servant to the sleeping Old Ones who wait for their day once more to dawn.
But Egg may be summoned from his blasphemous dreams and forced to serve. One who achieves control over him has access to the wealth of the world; but great care must be exercised, for fear of Egg’s wrath, for even he shares the might of the Old Ones, and pity be upon him who summons him and loses control. Egg is called by simple incantations. The blood of a male cat is needed and the undergarment of a woman.”
Launches Thursday 8th March / 6pm
Thursday 29th September - 26th February 2012
Lost in Youth
An Exhibition by Kristian Jones
Kristian Jones is a freelance illustrator / artist living in the
centre of the UK just outside of sunny Birmingham, producing work for magazines, clothing ranges along with working for various bands and clubnights on the
Birmingham music scene crafting posters and artwork of an alternative nature.
His style preys on the innocence of childhood imagination, surreal worlds and fictional creatures.
Common hosts Kristian’s first ever solo show titled “Lost In Youth” a combination of fine art works and street art paste ups, exploring childhood fears and emotions addled by a world of fast food and materialism.
Kris will have limited prints, totes and t-shirts for sale throughout the exhibition. For further updates on the show and further works please head over to: www.kristian-jones.co.uk